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 ? 🥵