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Is there anything i can get from the grocery store or drug store for my finger swelling until i can see a doctor?
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Finger swelling: Probably the most effective otc medication for the pain or swelling of a finger is ibuprofen. Arnica gel or cream applied directly to the area may also help. Aspercreme may help too as something to rub on it. A final otc cream that could be tried is.
Answered 2/17/2012
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Sure: If you can tolerate them, try Ibuprofen or naproxen. Also, some swelling is helped by soaking for 10-15 minutes in warm water with epsom salts.
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