Heads22 Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 an ingrown toenail? I've got one on my right foot, second toe, on the right side. It's had some pus and it hurts to walk for long periods of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxplosion Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 I didnt want to know that. And what exactly is an ingrown toenail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest hotsoxchick1 Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 an ingrown toenail? I've got one on my right foot, second toe, on the right side. It's had some pus and it hurts to walk for long periods of time. soak it in epsomes (sp?) salts and hot water... if that doesnt clear it up youll have to have it taken care of in the docs office... they cut it out.......i had one once.. thats what i had to do is get it cut out ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted August 7, 2003 Author Share Posted August 7, 2003 soak it in epsomes (sp?) salts and hot water... if that doesnt clear it up youll have to have it taken care of in the docs office... they cut it out.......i had one once.. thats what i had to do is get it cut out ........ I've been using hot soapy water. It takes care of the pain, but for most of the day (work, band stuff) I have to wear shoes and it doesn't help. I can't be in the deli at the gas station without shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hotsoxchick1 Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 I've been using hot soapy water. It takes care of the pain, but for most of the day (work, band stuff) I have to wear shoes and it doesn't help. I can't be in the deli at the gas station without shoes. well try that epsoms salt stuff its wonderful.... takes out the pain.......and infection too..........use hot water though.........as for the shoe thing i cant help ya out there i had to suffer through the day too.. soon as i hit the car though the shoes came off...........and stayed off........good luck either way......but dont let it go on too long ... if its not gettin better in a couple of days go see the doc........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleM23 Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 You better just have a podiatrist remove that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted August 7, 2003 Author Share Posted August 7, 2003 well try that epsoms salt stuff its wonderful.... takes out the pain.......and infection too..........use hot water though.........as for the shoe thing i cant help ya out there i had to suffer through the day too.. soon as i hit the car though the shoes came off...........and stayed off........good luck either way......but dont let it go on too long ... if its not gettin better in a couple of days go see the doc........ We are out of those salts, I think I'll buy some tomorrow at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted August 7, 2003 Author Share Posted August 7, 2003 You better just have a podiatrist remove that. I'm trying to avoid that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyKongerko Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 I had it happen once. Mostly cuz someone landed on my foot playing basketball and it started growing in where it broke in the middle. If you are lucky then the podiatrist won't have to remove it cuz toenails take a loooong ass time to regrow. Oh and be glad it's not your big toe too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASHWOUND Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Hey, that foot only has 4 toes That must be some little toe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbaho-WG Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 Getting it cut out isn't bad. Kind of like going to the dentist, actually. The doctor will usually inject some novocaine into your toe, then cut the nail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiff Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 Hey, that foot only has 4 toes That must be some little toe haha you're right, that's a f***ed up foot. the fourth toe looks like a pinky too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 Getting it cut out isn't bad. Kind of like going to the dentist, actually. The doctor will usually inject some novocaine into your toe, then cut the nail. Speaking of novocaine, i can't feel the whole left side of my mouth right now....cavity filled at the dentist just today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleM23 Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 I'm trying to avoid that.... All right, dude, I don't know how you think toenails behave, but they just don't stop ingrowing. You can get it done now or put it off, but eventually, you're going to need to have it removed. May as well get it out now before it infects something or some s***... I've had ingrown toenails removed 4 times now (Each big toe has been ingrown twice), and it's really not that bad. After a week, when things start to heal up, it's all worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 All right, dude, I don't know how you think toenails behave, but they just don't stop ingrowing. You can get it done now or put it off, but eventually, you're going to need to have it removed. May as well get it out now before it infects something or some s***... I've had ingrown toenails removed 4 times now (Each big toe has been ingrown twice), and it's really not that bad. After a week, when things start to heal up, it's all worth it. He's right. It doesn't go away. I was thinking the same way as you Heads until my toe got worse. I had an infection and it f***ed up the other side of my big toe. I went into the pediotrist and he cut both the left and right side of my toenail. It's really not that bad. I had to limp around for a few days, but it's all up after that. My toenail is still growing back and I had this done Feb. 18 (my mom wrote it down on her calendar, she writes everything on it), so it takes a while. I've been pain free once my toe began healing from the surgery, and I had this pain in my toe for a couple months before I got it cut. It's the only way to go. Don't put it off, it won't get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1549 Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 Speaking of novocaine, i can't feel the whole left side of my mouth right now....cavity filled at the dentist just today That happened to me two weeks ago. As soon as the dentist was done, the nurse, who by the way was definately doable, handed me a cup of water. When I drank the water it streamed out of the right side of my mouth because I couldn't feel that it was still open. The nurse chuckled, but I am sure she sees that a lot with patients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeportHeather Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 Preventative practices are always handy in times like this. Regularily clipping them right after taking a shower will lead to the prevention of ingrown toenails. Following this simple rule has allowed me to live my over 21 1/2 years without getting one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1549 Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 Preventative practices are always handy in times like this. Regularily clipping them right after taking a shower will lead to the prevention of ingrown toenails. Following this simple rule has allowed me to live my over 21 1/2 years without getting one. does it help not to clip your toenails in arches? I heard that, so I usually clip them very straight...am I doing this for no reason? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hotsoxchick1 Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 does it help not to clip your toenails in arches? I heard that, so I usually clip them very straight...am I doing this for no reason? no your not doing it for no reason.. not only will it help prevent the ingrone thingy it will also help prevent other nail fungus...........your doing good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be Good Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 I always have them dont know what I do though.........THATS not good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeportHeather Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 I always have them dont know what I do though.........THATS not good How the hell would you be able to walk all this time??? I think SOMEBODY'S been caught in a lie!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 That happened to me two weeks ago. As soon as the dentist was done, the nurse, who by the way was definately doable, handed me a cup of water. When I drank the water it streamed out of the right side of my mouth because I couldn't feel that it was still open. The nurse chuckled, but I am sure she sees that a lot with patients. Very ingenius way of covering up the fact that you were drooling over the "doable" nurse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 You have two options: 1. Spend the money, get it cut out by a Podiatrist 2. Do it yourself! Basically get a very sharp ex-acto knife and cut away. While you laugh at option 2 if you let this go many more days, at some point you will actually consider it. The pain gets to be very nasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be Good Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 How the hell would you be able to walk all this time??? I think SOMEBODY'S been caught in a lie!!! WELL Ive had at least 3 in my life time hey my bro's had at least 10 and hes on his feet even more then me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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