 [ Symptoms ] i am unemployed and without health insurance what choices can i expect the exchange to provide me with  i am 57 [ Disease ] there are no set times for using epsom salts for this purpose as a matter of fact i have never recommended it what concerns me is the redness and swelling which can be signs of infection especially when it was an animal bite i recommend that you call your medical provider or the place that sutured your hand for patient specific advice as you know i have no way of seeing or examining your injury over the internet