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by Drinking Dano on February 11th, 2004
I had the EXACT samething!! I've never heard of anyone else who has done that before!
Actually, I never did see or ask a Doctor about it, it just sort of became something I lived with. Then one day, I just noticed it was gone..! I don't think it did me any damage, and like I say, it just up and left one day!
by Squiggy on November 22nd, 2004
Graphite is absolutley nothing to worry about.
by hemiman on October 4th, 2006
A girl stuck me in the elbow with a pencil lead when I was in the 5th grade. Lets see, that was, hmmmmm, about 44 years ago, and so far I have had no problems.
by Anonymous on November 4th, 2007
ha same thing happened to me too!! in 5th grade. Im 25 now, you can still see it in my right palm, doesnt bother me. hope i dont get some weird cancer in like 15 years because of it
by nosh34 on May 6th, 2006
If the embedded lead is not surrounded by any redness or pain , you do not have to worry. as usually scar and fibrous tissue have sealed it off .
However, if there is pain or redness or swelling, see a doctor immediately as it may cause complications
You can also get it removed surgically , its a minor procedure.
by John Xavier on September 30th, 2005
I've got a clearly visible one on my right hand from a mech pencil. I tried to dig the damn thing out after two months and found it virtually impossble. There I was, sitting in my washroom with a candle, some Bactine, and tweezers; I felt like I was in the Middle Ages. I have so much more respect for surgeons now. : - )
by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on September 25th, 2010
No, I'm pretty sure it is harmless...my mother had a tiny rock embedded in her knee when she was about 5 or 6...and it never bothered her (she died at age 89).
by responsor on September 25th, 2010
I doubt it. Unless there are any swellings or bruises, I wouldn't worry about it.
by anders on August 8th, 2004
It happened to my girlfriend once and twice to me (DUH!). Walked all the way to the nurses office with the pencil dangling out of my wrist.
We're carbon based life forms, it's no more harmful than eating a mashmallow that's been dropped in the campfire.
by Anonymous on December 23rd, 2004
Well, i would say probably not but you never know. if it was a pencil from the 1920's then probably worry. ;)
by Legend In Your Own Mind on September 25th, 2010
The only thing you have to worry about is doing it again. Hint: Don't be a klutz!
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You're reading I have a graphite mark embedded in my skin from accidentally stabbing myself with a pencil long ago. Is it anything to worry about?
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Add me to the list, I have one too.
by Andy Is Wicked Married to Penal Colony on April 2nd, 2004
Good to know! I'm glad that it didn't just happen to me. Thanks for the input!
by MP1116 on April 6th, 2004
Hahaha figured I would add that I am a member of the graphite club too! My thumb, happen in 3rd grd I think, still there!
by QueenBea on April 13th, 2004
Me too! First grade, 24 yrs ago, stabbed by a classmate, left palm...still visible!
by Hambone on April 13th, 2004
Personally, I am a member of the "pen mark" club.
by Kim Siever on August 9th, 2004
I've got one in my knee from bouncing on a sofa at age 9. Still there after 13 years, but it's never caused problems for me.
by Too Much Time On My Hands on September 15th, 2004
I have one in my left ring finger
by Squiggy on November 22nd, 2004
I have one too. Left upper arm.
by Anonymous on March 31st, 2005
got one myself on my left forearm 31years ago. nnnnnoo probbblem herre
by bluedog on April 24th, 2005
I got 3 and is smart as ever I was, well at least I stopped getting stabbed by pencils.
by Scottythinks on May 12th, 2005
My brother has the tip of a pencil stuck in his hand!
by oregon on May 7th, 2006