Foxfold Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 (edited) Well it's exactly 9 wks since my run in with CA glue and I've just taken off my final dressing. Hurray !!! The 'redness' will no doubt fade in time, but I'm no longer in any pain and I can get my shoes on again (I just can't pull my laces too tight on my trainers) Edited September 13, 2019 by Foxfold jbrowning, don watson, Karl S and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimErn Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Wow, so glad to see that you healed and things are progressing. OCtoolguy and Foxfold 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Fengstad Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Glad to see you are healing, and thanks for sharing, it is so important to develop shop safety attitudes. Your pictures of the injury will be a mindful image every time I use CA glue. Foxfold and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Gadzooks I can't believe how long it takes a burn to heal. OCtoolguy and Foxfold 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Glad it is healing. That may always be a tender spot. Foxfold and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 I think burns are the most painful. So sorry you had to endure it but am thankful you are recovering. OCtoolguy and Foxfold 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachnlearn Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 I've used CA glue since it came out years ago. I would say I've been very casual with it and never considered it hazardous other than sticking yourself to the project. From your postings, I'm going to be treating CA differently. RJF Foxfold, OCtoolguy and oldhudson 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted September 14, 2019 Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 That healed nicely didn't it. 9 weeks is a long time, I bet you are glad that there will be no more dressing and that you can go dancing again. Take care of it Brenda. Marg Foxfold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don watson Posted September 14, 2019 Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 Glad that healed up well Brenda. I am seriously questioning whether I need superglue ?? take care Don W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted September 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 1 hour ago, don watson said: Glad that healed up well Brenda. I am seriously questioning whether I need superglue ?? take care Don W To be honest Don, our 'normal' superglue is a lot more viscous so I wouldn't have sustained the same damage. C.A. glue is like water and it just poured out of the bottle so quickly. Also, perhaps if I wasn't wearing 'cotton' socks it wouldn't have been so bad. But, lesson learned, I'll still be using it as it is really good at fixing the tiny 'inside bits that I crack or break but I will definitely be a LOT more respectful of it and super careful. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted September 14, 2019 Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 7 hours ago, Foxfold said: To be honest Don, our 'normal' superglue is a lot more viscous so I wouldn't have sustained the same damage. C.A. glue is like water and it just poured out of the bottle so quickly. Also, perhaps if I wasn't wearing 'cotton' socks it wouldn't have been so bad. But, lesson learned, I'll still be using it as it is really good at fixing the tiny 'inside bits that I crack or break but I will definitely be a LOT more respectful of it and super careful. xx This happened while I was away for 2 and 1/2 months with no internet. I was totally unaware of your injury until now. I would have never thought that C.A. glue was in any way dangerous. I do use a little super glue but had no idea there could even be a problem like this from any kind of glue. Did you just spill it on your foot? How long until it was causing you a concern? Were you aware of a burning sensation immediately or was it left for awhile before you noticed? One thought that crossed my mind as I was writing you these questions is...… Did the glue make your sock stick to your foot and tore the skin as you attempted to remove your sock. So sorry for the long and obvious pain it has left you. Glad you are starting to get some relief, finally. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted September 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 1 minute ago, heppnerguy said: Did you just spill it on your foot? I did, I just accidentally knocked it over. It splashed onto my left thigh and welded my jeans to my leg immediately, the rest poured onto my right foot and welded my crocks to my sock and my sock to my foot instantly. It hurt like hell immediately, and my sock started smouldering and the smoke frightened the wits out of me. In my pain and fright I did pull the whole thing off. Not perhaps the best road to take but the pain was getting worse by the second and I was afraid that the sock would burst into flames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted September 14, 2019 Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Foxfold said: I did, I just accidentally knocked it over. It splashed onto my left thigh and welded my jeans to my leg immediately, the rest poured onto my right foot and welded my crocks to my sock and my sock to my foot instantly. It hurt like hell immediately, and my sock started smouldering and the smoke frightened the wits out of me. In my pain and fright I did pull the whole thing off. Not perhaps the best road to take but the pain was getting worse by the second and I was afraid that the sock would burst into flames. Wow that is very scary. So sorry to hear that you went through so much so quickly. Your bad experience helps others, like me. to be especially careful when using this kind of glue. It seems so harmless in the bottle. Thank you for the reply. so glad you are healing, finally Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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