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LuvMyCrappyBike

Jul 12, 12 14:57

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So I went for a last run before Vineman 70.3, and didn't notice a small hole in my sock - now I've got a decent blister just in front of the arch of my foot, on the inside.

What do I do?

Pop it or leave it alone and hope it heals up in 48 hours?

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MOP_Mike

Jul 12, 12 15:00

Post #2 of 23 (1076 views)
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http://forum.slowtwitch.com/...post=3960721#3960721


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Elsa

Jul 12, 12 15:01

Post #3 of 23 (1071 views)
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If it's really big, I'd drain it, otherwise leave it alone. Tincture of benzoin is supposed to help heal them & is available at any drugstore, but I haven't tried it personally.


LuvMyCrappyBike

Jul 12, 12 15:04

Post #4 of 23 (1066 views)
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It's about the diameter of a pencil eraser.

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Glade Runner

Jul 12, 12 15:07

Post #5 of 23 (1055 views)
Re: Blister! What to do? [LuvMyCrappyBike] [In reply to] Quote | Reply

Get some of these:

As far as popping it:
IF you do, clean the area around it, sterilize needle, and go from OUTSIDE the blister in,
that is, catch some healthy skin, penetrate the blister, and drain. Then use iodine to clean,
then apply the above.
Make sure the skin is clean, and as oil free as possible. Try not to touch the adhesive and
follow the directions.
These will stay on through the swim if properly applied.


Rambler

Jul 12, 12 15:08

Post #6 of 23 (1054 views)
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I have heard of people draining them and squirting Super-glue into the drained blister. A little cyanide never hurt anyone.


SurfingLamb

Jul 12, 12 15:11

Post #7 of 23 (1051 views)
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Rambler wrote:
I have heard of people draining them and squirting Super-glue into the drained blister. A little cyanide never hurt anyone.

That's the way I've always done it. Old rock climbing trick. When I was regularly rock climbing, I had more superglue than skin on my hands. :)
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LuvMyCrappyBike

Jul 12, 12 15:15

Post #8 of 23 (1043 views)
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SurfingLamb wrote:
Rambler wrote:
I have heard of people draining them and squirting Super-glue into the drained blister. A little cyanide never hurt anyone.


That's the way I've always done it. Old rock climbing trick. When I was regularly rock climbing, I had more superglue than skin on my hands. :)

Oh, my Gods. How bad does that sting?

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TriBiker

Jul 12, 12 15:23

Post #9 of 23 (1033 views)
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Elsa wrote:
If it's really big, I'd drain it, otherwise leave it alone.

+1. Yours sounds small enough to ignore.


mgratton33

Jul 12, 12 16:35

Post #10 of 23 (988 views)
Re: Blister! What to do? [LuvMyCrappyBike] [In reply to] Quote | Reply

If you have to run, I find a layer of new skin, followed by a layer of super glue works like magic.


mck414

Jul 12, 12 18:18

Post #11 of 23 (947 views)
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^^^ This^^^

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dennis

Jul 12, 12 19:10

Post #12 of 23 (914 views)
Re: Blister! What to do? [mgratton33] [In reply to] Quote | Reply

Second skin. Did a sprint got a bad blister put a few layers of second skin on it raced the next day. Brother steped on a shell day before an oly. Layers of second skin and raced. He could hardly walk before the treatment.


Puncher

Jul 12, 12 19:26

Post #13 of 23 (904 views)
Re: Blister! What to do? [LuvMyCrappyBike] [In reply to] Quote | Reply

A dozen responses to this query and no votes for "HTFU"? Shocking. I don't think we're in Slowtwich anymore, Toto.


LuvMyCrappyBike

Jul 12, 12 19:59

Post #14 of 23 (884 views)
Re: Blister! What to do? [Puncher] [In reply to] Quote | Reply

I am also mildly surprised at the lack of HTFU in this thread, but I'm a wimp, so there you go.

Do I pop the blister before I put the second skin on or not?

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prattzc

Jul 13, 12 1:43

Post #15 of 23 (812 views)
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Because sometimes HTFU goes wrong. A small wussy blister on the bottom of a toe or foot can lead to a small change in your gait. That small change in gait can lead to tiny strains in your muscles and tendons due to compensation. Those tiny strains lead to major muscle and tendon soreness and even more compensation.

The next thing you know, you have itb issues and a pulled muscle in your back. And you are wondering why.

When HTFU goes horribly wrong.

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NoBrakes

Jul 13, 12 2:17

Post #16 of 23 (804 views)
Re: Blister! What to do? [LuvMyCrappyBike] [In reply to] Quote | Reply

Pop it with a pin and drain it. Keep it open to the air so it dries out. When you run use those blister plasters and wear two thin pairs of socks...and carry some duct tape just in case the plaster comes off. After running spray it with Betadine which is very good disinfectant and non greasy.
If you don't pop it, then run with it the pressure of the fluid tends to expand the edges of the blister making it bigger.
Good luck.


Puncher

Jul 13, 12 5:12

Post #17 of 23 (767 views)
Re: Blister! What to do? [prattzc] [In reply to] Quote | Reply

Well said.

LuvMy, good luck in your race!


mike@wahoo

Jul 13, 12 5:21

Post #18 of 23 (759 views)
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NoBrakes wrote:
Pop it with a pin and drain it. Keep it open to the air so it dries out. When you run use those blister plasters and wear two thin pairs of socks...and carry some duct tape just in case the plaster comes off. After running spray it with Betadine which is very good disinfectant and non greasy.
If you don't pop it, then run with it the pressure of the fluid tends to expand the edges of the blister making it bigger.
Good luck.

#1 htfu
#2 pop and drain and dry (see above)
#3 lots of second skin. Lots.

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Bmanners

Jul 13, 12 5:27

Post #19 of 23 (754 views)
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prattzc wrote:
Because sometimes HTFU goes wrong. A small wussy blister on the bottom of a toe or foot can lead to a small change in your gait. That small change in gait can lead to tiny strains in your muscles and tendons due to compensation. Those tiny strains lead to major muscle and tendon soreness and even more compensation.

The next thing you know, you have itb issues and a pulled muscle in your back. And you are wondering why.

When HTFU goes horribly wrong.
Sometimes you just gotta say WTF and go for it though.
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prattzc

Jul 13, 12 6:45

Post #20 of 23 (728 views)
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Ok, I'm mocking Dave chappelle and you went for ferris beuller.

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CaseIH

Jul 13, 12 10:29

Post #21 of 23 (691 views)
Re: Blister! What to do? [prattzc] [In reply to] Quote | Reply

Gray tape


BCDon

Jul 13, 12 10:52

Post #22 of 23 (669 views)
Re: Blister! What to do? [LuvMyCrappyBike] [In reply to] Quote | Reply

LuvMyCrappyBike wrote:
SurfingLamb wrote:
Rambler wrote:
I have heard of people draining them and squirting Super-glue into the drained blister. A little cyanide never hurt anyone.


That's the way I've always done it. Old rock climbing trick. When I was regularly rock climbing, I had more superglue than skin on my hands. :)

Oh, my Gods. How bad does that sting?

Doesn't sting. Just have to be careful that you don't glue your hand to your foot. But, superglue isn't all that flexible so may irritate things a bit if it is on the sole of your foot. I'd just prick the prick, drain it and put 2nd skin over it. If I was in the field, I'd make sure it was drained and put duct tape over it.
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AustinDuDude

Jul 13, 12 13:17

Post #23 of 23 (638 views)
Re: Blister! What to do? [LuvMyCrappyBike] [In reply to] Quote | Reply

-pop it with a needle
-cut away the loose skin
-liquid bandage or blister band-aid
-HTFU and go run


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