Anyone had a very painful ingrown toenail that has needed treated or at worse removed entirely ?
Ive had bother for years with my big toe on my right foot and tended to just dig away at it to give me some relief. It flared up during covid period and even though I had been reluctant to get it seen to It was obviously impossible to get an appointment at that time
The problem now is that Ive had numbness in that toe with numb sensations in my right foot, I was kind of hoping that it was caused by pressure from the nail but after speaking to my diabetic nurse who suggests it may be diabetic neuropathy !! 🤢 so referred me to Chiropodist for an urgent appointment which I have on Monday morn, I dont do feet and Im crapping myself at the thought of someone even touching my feet
Anyone been in the same boat that could offer me some advice, or comfort ? 🥵
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06-04-2024 11:49 AM #1
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06-04-2024 12:53 PM #2
This won't be what you want to hear but I had to get half of my big toenail removed due to the pain it was causing me. Needed a really painful injection first. All fine afterwards though. That was 2019 and it's since grown back and fallen off so the problem hasn't been fixed although nowhere like the pain I used to get.
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06-04-2024 02:28 PM #6
I had my nail removed three times but every time it grew back the same. Eventually had nail and nail bed removed to make sure the nail never grew back. Wish they had done that first.
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Long ago during my football career (stop laughing at the back) I had a period where my big toe nails were giving a lot a bother. They were both removed and it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. Both grew back perfectly and the relief was a joy.
I had to have one removed after a cricket game. No time wasting because I knew it wasn't worth the pain.
I hate, I mean really hate having my feet touched but go semi regularly to keep my nails, particularly the big ones in good condition. £46 a time is better than me hacking at them more than twice!
I think podiatrists have a knack of knowing how not to tickle peoples feet.Space to let
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Had a partial removal of my right big toe nail. It’s not too bad a minor op at all. Follow the advice given on pain relief and rest etc and after a day or so you’ll feel the relief and start to get moving again. A bit inconvenience ref footwear and driving etc but defo worth getting it done.
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06-04-2024 06:04 PM #11
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Im genuinely feeling uncomfortable even at the thought 🤢
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06-04-2024 06:32 PM #12
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Nylon sheets ? Agony.
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06-04-2024 06:34 PM #13
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But it's a matter of seconds so just be brave. Far less painful than someone standing on it that's for sure
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So its a jag up the bum too ? This is getting worse by the post 😩
Its actually not so much someone standing on my toe, my dug has a knack of flicking it with his tail, wee **** ! 😳
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It's only in the affected toe.
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To be honest I went through an op at WGH a few months ago when they had to stick needles into my joy stick but whilst slightly anxious at the thought of the needles going into that area it wasnt too bad, stung a bit but overall it was fine, albeit it was numb for a day after
My toe though, cant bear the thought 🤢Last edited by Bridge hibs; 07-04-2024 at 07:05 AM.
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Im actually gonna lie and think about hibs throughout my appointment, that should cheer me up 🤣
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07-04-2024 11:22 AM #22
I had chronic issues with my left big toenail.
I had the whole thing removed but it grew back ingrown. Then I had a section removed and it grew back ingrown again. Finally I went for the nuclear option and had the whole nail removed again and the nail bed treated so it doesn't grow back. I think it's a phenol solution they apply.
The injections into the nerves for the removal aren't pleasant and it's tender for a few days afterwards but they will give you stronger painkillers than paracetamol if required. Iirc the first dressing change is done a day or 2 later by a nurse then they will give you some manuka honey dressings and gauze away to do it yourself for a week or 2. 5 years on I'm sure I made the right decsion. Toe looks a bit funny with no nail and it is a bit uncomfortable at first but the nail bed desensitised fairly quickly and it's no bother at all now.
One thing to be aware of if you go for removal is if there is infection present you may have to go on a course or antibiotics first before they will inject. Also remember you can self refer to podiatry in Scotland so no need to go through your GP.Last edited by Pretty Boy; 07-04-2024 at 11:26 AM.
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My Diabetes Nurse made the appointment as urgent and I got it within a week although I think initially to fix the nail as being diabetic puts me at high risk of infection as I used to just hack away at it myself to relieve the pain, which actually worked to a point
There is also the question of neuropathy due to numbness in my big toe so Nurse is thinking the ingrown nail could be compressing nerves in the toe, all will be known tomorrow 🤢
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07-04-2024 08:53 PM #25
I have fairly minor problems and cut a V into the middle of my nail. It was a GP that advised that years ago.
I'm convinced it helps but the internet says it is a lot of Colin Nish.
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08-04-2024 04:44 PM #26
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Well after a sleepless night I managed to drag myself along to face the foot butcher, a bit of digging with a scalpel, some blood, some pain, some gauze and some strong painkillers and I was partially sorted 🤢
Probably will end up losing half my nail top to bed with the nail bed killed with Phenol (as mentioned above by PB) hopefully it can be avoided though but its just a case of wait and see 🫣
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08-04-2024 06:01 PM #29
On a less painful toe theme, anyone recommend treatment for infected toenails? Left big toe has been a problem for a few years and none of the stuff off the shelf seemed to make much difference. I then used a solution from Napiers herbalists which actually DID clear it up, but it's returned since then. Maybe I just need to keep applying this stuff to keep things at bay.
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I had a fungal nail infection for years and years, I think it developed from athlete's foot. The toenail didn't look too clever, was very thick and yellow and any DIY remedies didn't seem to work.
My doctor put me on a course of low dose antifungals for a few months until it fully resolved with no issues. I think you've sometimes got to be careful with the binge drinking on the medication as the medication isn't great for your liver but it totally resolved the issues and I have no problems now.
On the face of it it wasn't that big a deal but I think it had the potential to be very problematic for the toenail (possibly leading to some of the unpleasant issues mentioned elsewhere on this thread) so I'd be inclined to get it checked if I were you.
It's funny how you can feel a bit self conscious about having dodgy feet or toes (never looks great if you're by a swimming pool or staying over at somebody's and padding about in your bare feet) so it has been very nice to get them back to full health.
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