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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?

mopinko
(72,292 posts)cuz its only gonna get tighter.
ProfessorGAC
(72,378 posts)I suppose I eventually need it resized.
True Dough
(22,759 posts)Now might be the time to chop off your finger and sell that ring, Prof!
Never had such an issue. My wedding ring was purchased two sizes two large in anticipation of developing chunkier fingers over the decades ahead. Still married, but rarely ever put the ring on anymore (even though it still fits).
As for the MS, I hope it continues to cause you minimal issues and your MRIs look good.
I do remember participating in the MS "read-a-thon" as a young school boy for probably three consecutive years. I must have contributed more than $100 to the cause over that span.
OnDoutside
(20,803 posts)I'd go with the jeweller too tbh.
ProfessorGAC
(72,378 posts)But, if I can get it off I I can it resized in 10 minutes. If I have it cut, I have to drive 20 miles in a couple days to get it back.
There's no jeweler in our small town.
Getting it resized is a definite yes; but getting it off first is preferred.
SheltieLover
(66,752 posts)Good luck with MRI!
deRien
(263 posts)I.e. lotion, butter, mayonnaise, olive oil, etc. should help take it off. Also, try cooling your hand with ice or cold water....
ProfessorGAC
(72,378 posts)That's my next move. Tomorrow for sure.
I would have tried today but I subbed a HS science class today.
hlthe2b
(109,233 posts)those who suggested letting a jeweler cut it off so that they could properly and most easily repair it might have the best idea...
Other than the ring and finger--I'm glad to hear you are doing so well and hope your MRI confirms many years of remission to come. Best wishes!
ProfessorGAC
(72,378 posts)Windex has an nonionic surfactant so it's pretty gentle on the skin.
You played a dangerous game with the "lowering surface tension" comment.
PhD in physical organic chemistry & I worked for a surfactants company for many years.
You risked having me write a lecture on the mechanism that actually lowers surface tension.
That would make nobody happy!