It’s a situation no one really thinks about, mainly because it rarely happens, but when it does happen it can cause even the toughest of people to panic in a hurry.
Rings look really good when worn well and matched with a nice outfit. But like nice outfits, rings need to fit perfectly to work.
Until it’s time to take it off, and you can’t.
Check out this video by simple & fast.
As is with any condition, should you find yourself in an emergency, always consult a doctor or call for professional help.
A stuck ring can cause swelling and many more complications after. And no one wants to lose a finger over a ring.
What you’ll need to get rid of that stubborn ring is thread. Yup, thread. Even Frodo would have been so annoyed learning about this.
Face your palm down, and slip the thread through the top part of your finger where there should be small space that’s just enough for it to slip in to.
You may need help with this one.
The thread needs to be pulled through and wrapped around your finger so it can be tightened. The end should be taped down by the tip of your finger.
Now to remove the ring, grab on to the first end of the thread, the one nearest your wrist, and slowly pull it as if unwrapping a present.
Notice how the ring just follows every time you pull off a loop?
Just a few more gentle tugs and there goes your precious!
If you’re doubtful about this little trick, here are some comments that testify to its effectiveness.
Eric Valk shared,
“I was in Stockholm, Sweden on a business trip when I had an allergic reaction with massive swelling in my fingers. The nurses in the hospital emergency used this trick to remove my wedding ring. Couple of refinements: Use waxed thread or floss so the ring slips more easily. Also, put the windings closer together to better reduce the swelling.”
And here’s one from Debra Stewart-Leigh,
“When my father was being prepped for emergency surgery, we needed to remove his wedding ring quickly My brother taught this trick to the surgeon as he has to use it in the field for wounded soldiers quite a few times. It really works!”
There are many more in the comments section which should be enough to give you confidence should you find yourself in this predicament.
For real, there are comments from a medical responder who says that, thanks to this trick, he no longer has to consider cutting of a patient’s finger.
Even a funeral director uses this trick to remove rings from the hands of the deceased!
Of course it goes without saying that you should be careful putting on a ring. If it feels a little too snug, then it probably is, and chances are it’ll get stuck on your finger.
Check out this neat ring removal trick in the video below!
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