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Posted: 8/23/2013 6:08:48 PM EDT

i have a glass sliver in my foot that I just can not get . Does anyone have a remedy ? we have tried soaking, picking , tweezing ,ichchthammol you name it . This fucker is in deep I now have a fucking crater in my foot and it hurts like hell . Any ideas are welcome

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:10:42 PM EDT

[#1]

To be clear: You can see it, not just feel it?

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:12:04 PM EDT

[#2]

Keep one of those donut bandaids on it with the hole centered on the sliver of glass. It should work itself out in a few days.

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:12:09 PM EDT

[#3]

Nail clippers
Pin
Tweezers
Flashlight

Use nail clippers to mow the skin down to a level where it starts to hurt.
use pin to dig, and open up where it hurts.
Tweezers if you can see the shimmer as you dig.
Squeeze around area until you dont feel the sting.
(this is what i did a few weeks ago)

-or-
go see a doctor.

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:12:30 PM EDT

[#4]

cut the foot off. only reasonable solution at this point...

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:13:21 PM EDT

[#5]

barely can see it we have picked a few little bits out . At least i think we can see it if touched it hurts like a bitch

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:14:54 PM EDT

[#6]

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Nail clippers

Pin

Tweezers

Flashlight

Use nail clippers to mow the skin down to a level where it starts to hurt.

use pin to dig, and open up where it hurts.

Tweezers if you can see the shimmer as you dig.

Squeeze around area until you dont feel the sting.

(this is what i did a few weeks ago)

-or-

go see a doctor.

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This.

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:15:05 PM EDT

[#7]

Learn to enjoy it.

Here toy go

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:15:13 PM EDT

[#8]

the hole is rather large and deep at this point . Its been in there for a few days

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:15:18 PM EDT

[#9]

We have these things at work called slinter outs I believe. They are razor sharp and are meant to cut a splinter out.
splinter out

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:15:48 PM EDT

[#10]

Hate to say this, Bro:

when I'd get them buggers, I sat there in the sun with a magnifying glass and a real sharp knife and just dug them suckers out; but, that's me. You risk a hellava lotta pain and mebbe infection.

How's about going to one of them "doc in a box" local clinics, a podiatrist, or even ER?

if you get that foot infected there's heck to pay

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:16:13 PM EDT

[#11]

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barely can see it we have picked a few little bits out . At least i think we can see it if touched it hurts like a bitch

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Man up and grab it with a tweezers. Might have to pick at it with a pin around the area first.

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:16:18 PM EDT

[#12]

duct tape. take a piece and use it to stick to the glass an pull it out.

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:16:47 PM EDT

[#13]

18 gauge hypodermic needles work great for splinters.

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:17:07 PM EDT

[#14]

Pour a bunch of that hair pulling wax down into the crater in your foot then yank it off.

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:18:01 PM EDT

[#15]

Xacto knife, tweezers, epsom, and some kind of antibiotic.

Soak your foot in some hot water and epsom. Have a friend start slicing down the track the sliver took until they hit glass. Use tweezers to pull out the sliver. Wash foot, apply antibiotic and bandage, and go to bed.

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:19:35 PM EDT

[#16]

Apply a heavy coat of iodine to area first. It stains the skin and makes the sliver really stand out

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:19:53 PM EDT

[#17]

Amputation is the only answer. Make sure to drink plenty.

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:20:52 PM EDT

[#18]

Start squeezing the area like a zip, that can help push the splinter out where you can grab it.

Sounds like a piece broke off

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:21:31 PM EDT

[#19]

Start squeezing the area like a zip, that can help push the splinter out where you can grab it.

Sounds like a piece broke off since it can only go in to the skin level

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:21:45 PM EDT

[#20]

ya need some drawing salve

walmart sells prid

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Smile-s-Homeopathic-Drawing-Salve-Prid-18-g/12167279

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:23:30 PM EDT

[#21]

Ignore it, let it abscess for a week or more.

Pinch the pimple and let it ride the wave out.

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:25:24 PM EDT

[#22]

With the effort you have used to get it out, time to see a doc who has the right tools for the job.

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:27:24 PM EDT

[#23]

Soaking in very hot epsom salt water bath now shop vac up next

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:27:33 PM EDT

[#24]

PRID bandage over night it will pull to surface

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:27:49 PM EDT

[#25]

I saw this on a Friends episode. You have to have someone urinate on it.

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:28:20 PM EDT

[#26]

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18 gauge hypodermic needles work great for splinters.

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This!

I first try with a pair of fingernail clippers. They have better occlusion than tweezers, and can somewhat cut stuff out. If the clippers don't get it, dig it out with a hypo needle. Those suckers are sharp and have no problem getting deep enough.

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:30:32 PM EDT

[#27]

Post pics.

when you do decide to remove it, video it and post here so we can critique your surgery skills.

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:38:42 PM EDT

[#28]

4 1/2" angle grinder

Light application if you are a wuss
Liberal application if you are a man

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:43:57 PM EDT

[#29]

Soaking in hot water will sometimes bring it to the surface

Posted: 8/23/2013 6:56:33 PM EDT

[#30]

Had a wood splinter I just couldn't get out. My neighbor said to mix sugar with
dish detergent, slather it on and put a band aid over it.

It worked, popped right out like a pimple busting in 2-3 days.

Posted: 8/23/2013 7:36:32 PM EDT

[#31]

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i have a glass sliver in my foot that I just can not get . Does anyone have a remedy ? we have tried soaking, picking , tweezing ,ichchthammol you name it . This fucker is in deep I now have a fucking crater in my foot and it hurts like hell . Any ideas are welcome

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baking soda paste?

http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-a-Splinter-with-Baking-Soda

Posted: 8/23/2013 8:12:34 PM EDT

[#32]

try the ER

Posted: 8/23/2013 8:55:51 PM EDT

[#33]

3 options
#1 Let is fester
#2 Get digging
#3 Slice thin pieces of skin off with a sharp razor until you can grab it with fine tweezers.

Posted: 8/23/2013 8:58:21 PM EDT

[#34]

Razor blade and tweezers.

Posted: 8/23/2013 9:00:58 PM EDT

[#35]

I must be tired. Was wondering why someone would need to remove a sphincter and why they would ask GD for help.

Posted: 8/23/2013 9:04:28 PM EDT

[#36]

Use duct tape. Sticky side towards sliver, pull off, repeat as needed until the glass is removed.

Posted: 8/23/2013 9:07:26 PM EDT

[#37]

Fine point tweezers have always helped me in combination with a very sharp knife and alcohol.

http://www.amazon.com/Erem-EROPSSSA-Straight-Magnetic-Stainless/dp/B004UN8IYI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377320774&sr=8-1&keywords=fine+point+tweezers

Posted: 8/23/2013 9:07:47 PM EDT

[#38]

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I must be tired. Was wondering why someone would need to remove a sphincter and why they would ask GD for help.

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Why WOULDN'T you ask GD for help?

Posted: 8/23/2013 9:08:58 PM EDT

[#39]

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Fine point tweezers have always helped me in combination with a very sharp knife and alcohol.

http://www.amazon.com/Erem-EROPSSSA-Straight-Magnetic-Stainless/dp/B004UN8IYI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377320774&sr=8-1&keywords=fine+point+tweezers

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Yep. That and an exacto knife are perfect. Did surgery on my son the other day.

Posted: 8/23/2013 9:09:46 PM EDT

[#40]

I read the title as sphincter removal.

Posted: 8/23/2013 9:11:02 PM EDT

[#41]

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I must be tired. Was wondering why someone would need to remove a sphincter and why they would ask GD for help.

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