Finger issues right before exam
I am beginning to experience a pain just underneath the nail of my 3rd finger, it's my exam in 2 days. I have no idea how I managed to do this, but its making it very difficult to play the piano.
The pain is mainly at the end of the nail part, underneath it.
Does anyone know a way to help it heal before the exam? I've had this once before and it lasted a few days, I'm very worried about my performance being affected by it.
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You could for temporary only relief put something like Voltaren Emugel on the finger before the concert. Prescription in the US. Other things like Bengay or Tiger Balm would work but are more oily and not as easy to clean. Topicals like Voltaren can be useful as opposed to tablets (aspirin, Tylenol, ibuprofen, etc.) as they are less stressful on the stomach.
However, going over the nail with a magnifying glass is good too; getting someone else with a better angle can help.
One possibility:
Examine under the nail with a very strong magnifying glass. I once managed to get a very short section of hair lodged under the end of a nail. This happened after I had a haircut. It is surprisingly uncomfortable if it irritates the nailbed.
In my case, removing the tiny bit of hair cured the problem almost immediately.
If I can give any advice it probably is to go see a doctor. I suspect what you have is the following. I often get it when I grow my nails out to play finger picking with.
Paronychia Paronychia is an infection of the tissues surrounding a
fingernail or toenail. In most instances, the finger is infected by
Staphylococcus aureus, a common staph bacteria, or by the fungus
Candida. Infections may progress to full-blown, painful abscesses. If
an infection persists without treatment, there is risk of more serious
infection and permanent damage to the nail.
Usually, I just cut the nail very short and that takes the pressure off and gives it time to heal but please don't take my advice as dogma.
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