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Bruised fingers from testing?

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Wirrallass

Wirrallass

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HIRUDOID cream or gel may be the answer - it's soothing and relieving - for the treatment of superficial thrombophlebitis and the soothing relief of superficial bruising and haematoma.

HIRUDOID CREAM 50g - £5.99 (Prices may vary on different sites &/or shops -pharmacies)

http:/www.expresschemist.co.uk/product_2455_hirudoid-cream-50g.html
 
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grovesy said:
I like to use my local Pharmacy as much as possible. Felt guilty yesterday using the hospital to buy the Pre-op wash.
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I agree grovesy - but good to buy online for those who are unable to make it to the shops or pharmacies x
WL
 
I don't think WL is specifically stating here that she has particularly bad bruising I think she is just letting others know, correct me if I'm wrong here though @wirralass and depending on how many tests I do a day like just now I'm doing around 7 my fingers as very bruised and I alternate fingers and sides every time x
 
Kaylz said:
I don't think WL is specifically stating here that she has particularly bad bruising I think she is just letting others know, correct me if I'm wrong here though @wirralass and depending on how many tests I do a day like just now I'm doing around 7 my fingers as very bruised and I alternate fingers and sides every time x
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Yes Kaylz you're precisely right, thank you for picking up on this. I used to have extremely bruised fingers & thumbs until @Northerner pointed out to me best not to use thumbs, index fingers or finger pads - but to test on sides of fingers instead no matter how many times we test - and also to adjust the depth number on the lancet device. Some newbies may not know this & thus cause unnecessary bruising to occur so I merely suggested that Hirudoid may help those who easily bruise their fingers - or alternatively for that matter, any bruising on the body. I always wash my hands before testing. Take care x
WL
 
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Have a go of the Libre. I used to be able to get blood out of my fingers without sharps. Not a good idea so stopped. 😉
 
I certainly cant afford a Libre x
 
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