Broken and itchy!
By TheShark1982
@TheShark1982 (38)
January 19, 2009 3:00pm CST
My girlfriend recently broke her leg. Thankfully she is on the mend. A few tough days, but thats to be expected. Anyway, today she has been complaining about itching under her cast, and she is getting frustrated. I know, as I'm sure everyone does, how annoying the out of reach itch can be. Does anyone have any tips on how to deal with them or take her mind off it?
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@dorypanda (1601)
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20 Jan 09
Well, I know that the doctors won't like this idea, but I've seen people will legs or arms in plaster who use a knitting needle (number 9 or 10 I think's best) to scratch the itch away, but the needle should really be sterilised first. That's not a medical opinion, it's just what I've seen people do. I know how nasty it is to have an itch that can't be scratched, she'll possibly go mad if she doesn't scratch it.
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@dorypanda (1601)
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20 Jan 09
Yes, they do have numbers, the numbers indicate the sizes.Hmmm, yup, she's half way there already I reckon. :P
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@TheShark1982 (38)
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20 Jan 09
I know the knitting needle trick (they have numbers?) and I've even heard of people using wire coat hangers. I know it's going to drive her mad, but lets face it, I don't think it will be too long a journey.
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@nannacroc (4049)
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19 Jan 09
Just hit her over the head with a mallet, not useful but it's what I'll do with her.
@dorypanda (1601)
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20 Jan 09
Well, that would work, but it's not the best idea as she'll end up not only having a broken leg, but concussion too, so she might end up getting disorientated and not remembering which is the toilet and which is the bed.
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@TheShark1982 (38)
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20 Jan 09
It is a great idea. And the concussion will help her forget the broken leg. But then again she might try to walk on it. At least I wouldn't be lifting it as often tho.
So many pros and cons. I must do what I don't do too often... MAKE A LIST!
