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ProfessorGAC

(72,643 posts) Wed Apr 23, 2025, 06:31 PM Apr 23

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As some here may remember, I have had MS since 1995. Very under control, but I go in for new imaging every 5 years.
So, I've got MRIs a week from today & the Monday after that.
Thing is, in the last 5 years, all in retirement, I've gained about 10# and some modest arthritis has made it, so far, impossible to get my wedding ring off!
Now, I don't even get what 18k gold has to do with magnets (tiny amount of RF heating?), but has anybody had a similar situation that they resolved without getting the ring cut off?

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Modest Medical Issue [View all] ProfessorGAC Apr 23 OP

go to a jeweler, let them cut it, then get it resized. mopinko Apr 23 #1

Good Point ProfessorGAC Apr 23 #2

With gold at over $3,000 per ounce True Dough Apr 23 #3

Have you tried butter ? 😉 OnDoutside Apr 23 #4

Yeah, It's A Good Suggestion ProfessorGAC Apr 23 #5

You can do it yourself, for 17 bucks from Amazon. rsdsharp Apr 26 #26

Learn how to trim URL so your browsing history does not become available to all corporations and to dark actors. . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 26 #28

I Might Have Done That... ProfessorGAC Apr 26 #30

Tried soap & water? SheltieLover Apr 23 #6

Anything with oil... deRien Apr 23 #7

Cold Water ProfessorGAC Apr 23 #8

I was going to say soap, but this is also good. soldierant Apr 24 #13

Everyone Here Has Been Helpful ProfessorGAC Apr 24 #14

Dumb question - soldierant Apr 25 #15

Yes ProfessorGAC Apr 26 #17

Ah, well, that makes sense. soldierant Apr 26 #24

Thanks ProfessorGAC Apr 26 #25

In November of 23, when I ws in the hospital after a fall, I had 2, soldierant Apr 26 #31

Bummer ProfessorGAC Apr 26 #32

Very lucky. And long may it continue. soldierant Apr 27 #34

Can you call them and check? TommyT139 Apr 26 #33

Windex can work (lowers surface tension while lubricating) but if it is too bad and not just swelling then hlthe2b Apr 23 #9

That's A Pretty Good Idea ProfessorGAC Apr 23 #10

Dental floss. Hotler Apr 24 #11

That's Pretty Nifty! ProfessorGAC Apr 24 #12

My wife got stung by a bee, her hand swollen up so bad Prairie_Seagull Apr 26 #18

Couldn't Get It To Work ProfessorGAC Apr 26 #19

I helped my wife complete her task. Prairie_Seagull Apr 26 #20

In fact I just thought of this. Prairie_Seagull Apr 26 #21

Problem Solved ProfessorGAC Apr 26 #22

I found this video, too, about ring removal. HeartsCanHope Apr 26 #16

My daughter has regular MRIs (once a year) Ms. Toad Apr 26 #23

Try calling the facility to learn if you can wear the ring. yardwork Apr 26 #27

They Probably Would Have Waived It ProfessorGAC Apr 26 #29