Quote Originally Posted by sparks19 View Post
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.

I used to be able to do that to mine too, but after years of doing that the nail bed gets deeper making it even harder and more painful to get it back out. Also I'm told that there can be a 'spur' in your nail that is what's causing it to keep digging in and that part is waaay down there where you're not likely to be able to dig out.

I'll have to see how long before everything heals and if the nail grows back there, but if I never have to put up with swollen painful toe the whole thing will be well worth it.

Good luck with your toenails.