[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

yeah 100%, I cut the base of thumb and severed nerves while i was opening a bottle of wine years ago at work. It happened and I dropped the bottle but I didn't feel a thing, I just looked down and saw all the blood. I think your body goes into shock

Yes, adrenaline is a wonderful thing really. Something we take for granted

(though I am no scientist obviously, I am just assuming its the adrenaline that stops the pain)