I could use some of your thoughts and prayers ***UPDATE*** 10-2-08 post #16

[K9karen]

I finally gave in to the torture of an ingrown toenail years ago and saw a podiatrist. The worse part was the d*** needle, which I hate anyway. (They say digit pain, injections are always the worse). Beside that, I felt nothing. It was worth it, really. I got permission to wear sneakers to work for a few days.

I have fungus on my right 3 toes. No clue how I got it, but it's been years. My podiatrist advised NOT taking the prescription drugs, as they don't always work and can have dangerous side effects on the liver. My family doc gave me a local cream to use 2x a day and it started to work after a while, until I kept forgetting to use it. None of the docs knew the reason for the fungus. it may be from decades of wearing nylons, socks....anything that keeps your feet aired out. I think I'm the only one that really notices it.

How'd your appointment go????

[Grace]

I finally gave in to the torture of an ingrown toenail years ago and saw a podiatrist. The worse part was the d*** needle, which I hate anyway. (They say digit pain, injections are always the worse). Beside that, I felt nothing. It was worth it, really. I got permission to wear sneakers to work for a few days.

I have fungus on my right 3 toes. No clue how I got it, but it's been years. My podiatrist advised NOT taking the prescription drugs, as they don't always work and can have dangerous side effects on the liver. My family doc gave me a local cream to use 2x a day and it started to work after a while, until I kept forgetting to use it. None of the docs knew the reason for the fungus. it may be from decades of wearing nylons, socks....anything that keeps your feet aired out. I think I'm the only one that really notices it.

How'd your appointment go????

Have you ever tried PENLAC? It's a fungal treatment that you apply like nail polish. I had a fungal infection once, and my MD prescribed it. Worked great!!

[Catlady711]

Thank you all for the support! It's always nice to know there are people who help make you feel better when you really need it.

I'm def. more nervous about the numbing injections rather than what they'll do after that. I was fine when they did the stitches in my finger once it was numb, but the getting there had me screaming and hyperventilating. *shivers* Actually I'm planning on taking my camera so I can get a couple pix for myself of whatever they do. Wonder how they'll take that from someone who screams over an injection? LOL

The appt with the specialist isn't until 2p.m. this Thursday.

For those of you that have had a toenail removed before, did it grow back? Did you have problems with it again if it did?

[Catty1]

I haven't had this, but have had mild nail fungus...heard that Vick's works great and have used that. It worked.

BUT...gotta do a few more rounds now.

[Grace]

For those of you that have had a toenail removed before, did it grow back? Did you have problems with it again if it did?

Absolutely it grew back; and no, no further problems with it. If there is a fungal infection in the nail bed that would have to be treated, of course.

[Medusa]

I've never experienced this or known anyone who has but I just wanted to offer my support and tell you that prayers are going up that you will feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. Foot problems are sometimes tough to deal w/because your weight is on them all day. At least you'll more than likely get to sit w/your feet up for a little bit.

[RICHARD]

Losing nails ain't so bad, Yes they do grow back and if you 'train' them as the go along you won't have any problems.

To keep the ends from curling down you can file across the top of the nail-
Parallel to the toe.

DO THIS IN STAGES! OR better yet, Ask the doc about how to this!!!!!

What that does it weakens the nail and forces the ends that grow downward to grow flat.

[Freedom]

Never had to deal with any of that. Just want to let you know I am praying for you, that it is all going to be easy, smooth, relatively painfree!

[sparks19]

Catlady... I am in the same boat as you are right now so I am interested to see how it goes for you.

I have actually had this ingrown nail for about 9 months. I know I have to get it removed but I'm too nervous and don't have the money for it right now. it was REALLY painful at first but I seem to be able to get enough of it out from time to time to take the majority of the pain away but it's still there and causes discomfort and then when it grows back it's really painful again until I can get some of it out.

Prayers for you...

[K9karen]

Have you ever tried PENLAC? It's a fungal treatment that you apply like nail polish. I had a fungal infection once, and my MD prescribed it. Worked great!!

No I haven't. I think my girlfriend used that..the nailpolish part sounds right. She said it worked great too, She used it as the podiatrist kept cutting off the nail. Her feet are beautiful and gets pedicures now!!!

I wrote this down and will ask the doc. Thanks Grace!!