OTP - My big toe has an infection

I've been having a lot of trouble with my big toe and an ingrown toenail
for some time and yesterday it was all infected. I got all the 'stuff'
out but this morning it was still all red and purple, so I figured I'd
better go to the podiatrist. They fit me in (nice people that they are)
and it's a good thing I went as my nail was deeply imbedded in the skin.
He numbed my toe and took a big piece of nail out. He said once it
heals, I won't have the ingrown toenail problem anymore. But now that
the numbness is coming out, I'm thinking it's time for some tylenol. Or
maybe some wine and cheese ) OK, I admit it, I just need some sympathy
))

Carole

((((((((((((((((((Carole)))))))))))))) keep a close eye on that and make
sure it is healing properly. A local (older) firend had one that didn't last
year and it turned into an epic nightmare. And take a couple xtra strength
tylenol and a glass of wine....

--
Nann
remove the Gator cheer to email me
Change everything. Love & forgive.

I have had so much trouble with this for the last two years. For me they
are not so much in grown toenails as the skin being so swollen it envelopes
the toes. I find I check them regularly now, and try to get to my
esthitician weekly - she calls it a colour change but for $15.00 a week
makes sure my toenails are cut right, nothing is embedded and that the feet
themself are healthy etc. It sure is a nice treat for myself.

The pain is real Carole but does tend to improve quickly. Take the tylenol
and maybe the wine too! Epson salts and water soaks help too.

Glad they fit you in so quickly! Sympathy is good by the way. Gentle hugs.

Kelly
"Carole" <TheNewCarole@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:68s673F2ubbr2U1@mid.individual.net...
> I've been having a lot of trouble with my big toe and an ingrown toenail
> for some time and yesterday it was all infected. I got all the 'stuff' out
> but this morning it was still all red and purple, so I figured I'd better
> go to the podiatrist. They fit me in (nice people that they are) and it's
> a good thing I went as my nail was deeply imbedded in the skin. He numbed
> my toe and took a big piece of nail out. He said once it heals, I won't
> have the ingrown toenail problem anymore. But now that the numbness is
> coming out, I'm thinking it's time for some tylenol. Or maybe some wine
> and cheese ) OK, I admit it, I just need some sympathy ))
>
> Carole
>

Carole wrote on 5/12/2008 :
> I've been having a lot of trouble with my big toe and an ingrown toenail for
> some time and yesterday it was all infected. I got all the 'stuff' out but
> this morning it was still all red and purple, so I figured I'd better go to
> the podiatrist. They fit me in (nice people that they are) and it's a good
> thing I went as my nail was deeply imbedded in the skin. He numbed my toe and
> took a big piece of nail out. He said once it heals, I won't have the ingrown
> toenail problem anymore. But now that the numbness is coming out, I'm
> thinking it's time for some tylenol. Or maybe some wine and cheese ) OK, I
> admit it, I just need some sympathy ))
>
> Carole

I'm glad he was able to take care of it for you.

Take care.

Nell

Carole, so glad they numbed your toe. For years I have had to cut out
ingrown toenails, but now with a replaced hip that I have dislocarted 4
times I'm afraid I'll dislocate again if I try to do those on the right
foot. Since I need a podiatrist for one foot I decided I might as well let
him get both. Well, he cut them out but he did not numb them, and I though
he was going to kill me before he finished! You can bet I won't go back to
the same one. On top of that, they will only file insurance with Medicare,
won't file with my supplement. Therefore I had to pay him and then it's up
to me to get the money back from my supplement. The one time is all he'll
see of me.
I had toenails cut out on both feet about 10 or so years ago, but that
didn't stop them from growing back.
By the way, I really do sympathize with you,
Gwen

"Carole" <TheNewCarole@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:68s673F2ubbr2U1@mid.individual.net...
I've been having a lot of trouble with my big toe and an ingrown toenail
for some time and yesterday it was all infected. I got all the 'stuff'
out but this morning it was still all red and purple, so I figured I'd
better go to the podiatrist. They fit me in (nice people that they are)
and it's a good thing I went as my nail was deeply imbedded in the skin.
He numbed my toe and took a big piece of nail out. He said once it
heals, I won't have the ingrown toenail problem anymore. But now that
the numbness is coming out, I'm thinking it's time for some tylenol. Or
maybe some wine and cheese ) OK, I admit it, I just need some sympathy
))

Carole

Sounds as if you need several of those things, Carole, well maybe
not wine and Tylenol at the same time but one of those and lots
of sympathy. Sounds nasty.

Joan

On Mon, 12 May 2008 17:37:53 -0700, Carole
<TheNewCarole@yahoo.com> wrote:

>I've been having a lot of trouble with my big toe and an ingrown toenail
>for some time and yesterday it was all infected. I got all the 'stuff'
>out but this morning it was still all red and purple, so I figured I'd
>better go to the podiatrist. They fit me in (nice people that they are)
>and it's a good thing I went as my nail was deeply imbedded in the skin.
>He numbed my toe and took a big piece of nail out. He said once it
>heals, I won't have the ingrown toenail problem anymore. But now that
>the numbness is coming out, I'm thinking it's time for some tylenol. Or
>maybe some wine and cheese ) OK, I admit it, I just need some sympathy
>))
>
>Carole

oh, carole, just reading that set my teeth on edge. owie! i hope it
heals up perfectly and promptly.

diane

owwww. (((((((((((((((((((((sympathy hugs))))))))))))) take the tylenol
and keep it elevated. and then, tell you toe not to ever do that again!

kate


"Carole" <TheNewCarole@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:68s673F2ubbr2U1@mid.individual.net...
I've been having a lot of trouble with my big toe and an ingrown toenail
for some time and yesterday it was all infected. I got all the 'stuff'
out but this morning it was still all red and purple, so I figured I'd
better go to the podiatrist. They fit me in (nice people that they are)
and it's a good thing I went as my nail was deeply imbedded in the skin.
He numbed my toe and took a big piece of nail out. He said once it
heals, I won't have the ingrown toenail problem anymore. But now that
the numbness is coming out, I'm thinking it's time for some tylenol. Or
maybe some wine and cheese ) OK, I admit it, I just need some sympathy
))

Carole

It was probably all that dancing and strutting at the Dangerous Catch party
that did it.lol

I do hope it heals quickly and completely.

Hugs,
Kelly C.

"Carole" <TheNewCarole@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:68s673F2ubbr2U1@mid.individual.net...
> I've been having a lot of trouble with my big toe and an ingrown toenail
> for some time and yesterday it was all infected. I got all the 'stuff' out
> but this morning it was still all red and purple, so I figured I'd better
> go to the podiatrist. They fit me in (nice people that they are) and it's
> a good thing I went as my nail was deeply imbedded in the skin. He numbed
> my toe and took a big piece of nail out. He said once it heals, I won't
> have the ingrown toenail problem anymore. But now that the numbness is
> coming out, I'm thinking it's time for some tylenol. Or maybe some wine
> and cheese ) OK, I admit it, I just need some sympathy ))
>
> Carole
>

oh ouch, I have ingrown toenails and know how that can be. I hope the
infection heals quickly. You really do have my sympathy on that one.


--
Love and Hugs to all
Jo the squirrely one
I am nuts about you.

> I've been having a lot of trouble with my big toe and an ingrown toenail
> for some time and yesterday it was all infected. I got all the 'stuff' out
> but this morning it was still all red and purple, so I figured I'd better
> go to the podiatrist. They fit me in (nice people that they are) and it's
> a good thing I went as my nail was deeply imbedded in the skin. He numbed
> my toe and took a big piece of nail out. He said once it heals, I won't
> have the ingrown toenail problem anymore. But now that the numbness is
> coming out, I'm thinking it's time for some tylenol. Or maybe some wine
> and cheese ) OK, I admit it, I just need some sympathy ))
>
> Carole
>

Carole, that sounds perfectly awful! I'm so sorry you're having this
problem with your toe. One thought- I don't know if you've had any joints
replaced, but if so you should probably be on antibiotics so the infection
won't settle in the prosthesis. I hope it gets all healed up very quickly.

Leslie

"Carole" <TheNewCarole@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:68s673F2ubbr2U1@mid.individual.net...
> I've been having a lot of trouble with my big toe and an ingrown toenail
> for some time and yesterday it was all infected. I got all the 'stuff' out
> but this morning it was still all red and purple, so I figured I'd better
> go to the podiatrist. They fit me in (nice people that they are) and it's
> a good thing I went as my nail was deeply imbedded in the skin. He numbed
> my toe and took a big piece of nail out. He said once it heals, I won't
> have the ingrown toenail problem anymore. But now that the numbness is
> coming out, I'm thinking it's time for some tylenol. Or maybe some wine
> and cheese ) OK, I admit it, I just need some sympathy ))
>
> Carole
>

"Carole" <TheNewCarole@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:68s673F2ubbr2U1@mid.individual.net...
> I've been having a lot of trouble with my big toe and an ingrown toenail
> for some time and yesterday it was all infected. I got all the 'stuff' out
> but this morning it was still all red and purple, so I figured I'd better
> go to the podiatrist. They fit me in (nice people that they are) and it's
> a good thing I went as my nail was deeply imbedded in the skin. He numbed
> my toe and took a big piece of nail out. He said once it heals, I won't
> have the ingrown toenail problem anymore. But now that the numbness is
> coming out, I'm thinking it's time for some tylenol. Or maybe some wine
> and cheese ) OK, I admit it, I just need some sympathy ))
>
> Carole
>
Oh my,,, I know that hurt before and after. My brother lost about one forth
of his big toe with this. See what happens when you play footsy with
sailors?? do ya huh,,, . :-)

Harv

Nann Bell wrote:

> ((((((((((((((((((Carole)))))))))))))) keep a close eye on that and make
> sure it is healing properly. A local (older) firend had one that didn't last
> year and it turned into an epic nightmare. And take a couple xtra strength
> tylenol and a glass of wine....
>
I have to go back to him in two weeks so he can make sure it's healing
properly. But he told me to check it and if I saw anything that didn't
look right, to call him right away. So I will, I promise! Since I
have disbetes I have to be very careful with this kind of stuff.

Carole

Kelly wrote:

> I have had so much trouble with this for the last two years. For me they
> are not so much in grown toenails as the skin being so swollen it envelopes
> the toes. I find I check them regularly now, and try to get to my
> esthitician weekly - she calls it a colour change but for $15.00 a week
> makes sure my toenails are cut right, nothing is embedded and that the feet
> themself are healthy etc. It sure is a nice treat for myself.
>
> The pain is real Carole but does tend to improve quickly. Take the tylenol
> and maybe the wine too! Epson salts and water soaks help too.
>
> Glad they fit you in so quickly! Sympathy is good by the way. Gentle hugs.

Thanks, Kelly. My toe is feeling a little better today, and it's not all
red like it was yesterday morning

I used to have a place that I went to every week when I was in NYC. But
out here it's much more expensive. In NYC there are so many nail salons,
that if you go M-T-W, you can get a manicure and pedicure for $15. We
had a place near where I worked that was the best. It was very clean and
they did a good job. Wish I could find a place like that in B'ham.

Carole

Sounds like that doctor is the pits! I wouldn't go back to him either.
My podiatrist is very good. When I was first diagnosed with diabetes, he
was recommended to me. And I like him a lot. He asked me if I wanted to
watch and I said "no" so he got me a magazine to hold up so I didn't
have to see, and he put the chair back in a more relaxing position. My
toe was so sore yesterday that he wouldn't have been able to work on it
if he didn't numb it. I would have kicked him, LOL!

I hope you find a nicer doctor like mine.

Carole



sweetpickleNO@SPAMknology.net wrote:

> Carole, so glad they numbed your toe. For years I have had to cut out
> ingrown toenails, but now with a replaced hip that I have dislocarted 4
> times I'm afraid I'll dislocate again if I try to do those on the right
> foot. Since I need a podiatrist for one foot I decided I might as well let
> him get both. Well, he cut them out but he did not numb them, and I though
> he was going to kill me before he finished! You can bet I won't go back to
> the same one. On top of that, they will only file insurance with Medicare,
> won't file with my supplement. Therefore I had to pay him and then it's up
> to me to get the money back from my supplement. The one time is all he'll
> see of me.
> I had toenails cut out on both feet about 10 or so years ago, but that
> didn't stop them from growing back.
> By the way, I really do sympathize with you,
> Gwen

Joan Carter wrote:

> Sounds as if you need several of those things, Carole, well maybe
> not wine and Tylenol at the same time but one of those and lots
> of sympathy. Sounds nasty.

I took the tylenol last night and my toe is happier today

Carole

Kelly C. wrote:

> It was probably all that dancing and strutting at the Dangerous Catch party
> that did it.lol
>
> I do hope it heals quickly and completely.
>
> Hugs,
> Kelly C.

LOL, could have been! I was wearing new shoes that night. But at least I
have nice memories of hugs and kisses (captains are good at that ))

Carole

Diane wrote:

> oh, carole, just reading that set my teeth on edge. owie! i hope it
> heals up perfectly and promptly.
>
> diane
>
Thanks, Diane It feels better today

Carole

d'huit wrote:

> owwww. (((((((((((((((((((((sympathy hugs))))))))))))) take the tylenol
> and keep it elevated. and then, tell you toe not to ever do that again!
>
> kate

I told it, Kate! I said "Kate said to never do that again". I hope it
listens ))

Carole

Harvey R. Stone wrote:

> Oh my,,, I know that hurt before and after. My brother lost about one forth
> of his big toe with this. See what happens when you play footsy with
> sailors?? do ya huh,,, . :-)

LOL, yea but it was worth it ))))

Carole
who would love to play footsy with one of the captains in particular ;-)

Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. wrote:

> Carole, that sounds perfectly awful! I'm so sorry you're having this
> problem with your toe. One thought- I don't know if you've had any
> joints replaced, but if so you should probably be on antibiotics so the
> infection won't settle in the prosthesis. I hope it gets all healed up
> very quickly.

No replacements, so no worries there. He told me to keep an eye on it
and to put Neosporin and a bandaid on it until it heals. I also have to
see him in two weeks so he can check it. I'm glad I have open toed shoes
to wear!

Carole

Squirrely wrote:

> oh ouch, I have ingrown toenails and know how that can be. I hope the
> infection heals quickly. You really do have my sympathy on that one.
>
>
Thanks, SJ :-)

Had that done to both my big toes some years ago and once over the
initial pain and the healing, been great. The place where the nail was
removed is still sensitive -- probably the nerves are annoyed but only
when I am getting my nails done -- never in shoes and the like although
I only wear open toed Birks except when dancing.
Duckie

Carole wrote:

> I've been having a lot of trouble with my big toe and an ingrown toenail
> for some time and yesterday it was all infected. I got all the 'stuff'
> out but this morning it was still all red and purple, so I figured I'd
> better go to the podiatrist. They fit me in (nice people that they are)
> and it's a good thing I went as my nail was deeply imbedded in the skin.
> He numbed my toe and took a big piece of nail out. He said once it
> heals, I won't have the ingrown toenail problem anymore. But now that
> the numbness is coming out, I'm thinking it's time for some tylenol. Or
> maybe some wine and cheese ) OK, I admit it, I just need some sympathy
> ))
>
> Carole
>

I asked the man that removed a good 1/4" off both big toes about them
growing back and he said that since he was taking the base, it was
unlikely. I was well numbed for that though and there was a lot of
blood. But I walked out of there.
Can't imagine that done without numbing but when I would go in before
that and have him cut back the ingrown section, there was no numbing and
it hurt a lot. After about 6 months of this, he said do you want to do
this for the rest of your life or do you want to fix this permanently. I
opted for the permanent fix.
Duckie

sweetpickleNO@SPAMknology.net wrote:


> I had toenails cut out on both feet about 10 or so years ago, but that
> didn't stop them from growing back.
> By the way, I really do sympathize with you,
> Gwen

Duckie wrote:

> I asked the man that removed a good 1/4" off both big toes about them
> growing back and he said that since he was taking the base, it was
> unlikely. I was well numbed for that though and there was a lot of
> blood. But I walked out of there.
> Can't imagine that done without numbing but when I would go in before
> that and have him cut back the ingrown section, there was no numbing and
> it hurt a lot. After about 6 months of this, he said do you want to do
> this for the rest of your life or do you want to fix this permanently. I
> opted for the permanent fix.
> Duckie

He wouldn't have been able to do it without numbing it first. It was
VERY sensitive. What you got done is what I had done, Duckie. It's
still a bit tender today, but nothing like it was yesterday

Carole

Duckie wrote:

> Had that done to both my big toes some years ago and once over the
> initial pain and the healing, been great. The place where the nail was
> removed is still sensitive -- probably the nerves are annoyed but only
> when I am getting my nails done -- never in shoes and the like although
> I only wear open toed Birks except when dancing.
> Duckie

I'm starting a photography class tonight, so I'll have to wear either my
open toed Rykas or my Birkies. I have to change the dressing too.

Me

That is good to hear. Man I do not miss the ever continuing saga of
those toes always being ingrown. Seems like a distant memory now.
Duckie

Carole wrote:


>
> He wouldn't have been able to do it without numbing it first. It was
> VERY sensitive. What you got done is what I had done, Duckie. It's
> still a bit tender today, but nothing like it was yesterday
>
> Carole
>
>

(((((carole)))))This sounds so painful!

Love,

Vickie B>

Oh, ow...........ow............ow............ow...
.........ow..................ow..........ow!!!

Gives me the shivers just reading about this all, Carole!

Glad to hear you are doing better and may things only continue to get
better and better with each passing day! Can't have your poor birdie's
mommy not doing well!




hugs,

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Donna
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1.) ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we
call them FRIENDS......


2.) J.K.M.A.

You know, after reading everyones responses, it makes me kind of wonder
why as we get older our toenails start to get oddly shaped and why they
seem to become ingrown more often?

..
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Donna
..
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1.) ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we
call them FRIENDS......


2.) J.K.M.A.

Donna G. wrote:

>
>
>
> Oh, ow...........ow............ow............ow...
> ........ow..................ow..........ow!!!
>
> Gives me the shivers just reading about this all, Carole!
>
> Glad to hear you are doing better and may things only continue to get
> better and better with each passing day! Can't have your poor birdie's
> mommy not doing well!

Thanks Little birdie was a good boy on Mother's Day and sang me a
pretty song

Carole

vickie b. wrote:

> (((((carole)))))This sounds so painful!
>
> Love,
>
> Vickie B>
>

It was. But I have to tell you that I had to change the bandage today,
and it looks yucky. I hope it heals fast or I'm going to be wearing
bandaids on my big toe for a long time.

Carole

Donna G. wrote:

>
>
>
> You know, after reading everyones responses, it makes me kind of wonder
> why as we get older our toenails start to get oddly shaped and why they
> seem to become ingrown more often?

I don't know. But the nails on my two big toes are ugly, and they were
never ugly when I was younger.

Youth is wasted on the young

Carole

While I am thinking about it, I did have to wear fancy shoes several
weeks afterward and I went to the ballet supply store and bought this
exlarge big 'jelly' toes they sell to pointe shoe ladies. Let me see if
I can find a link because they slipped right over the Band-Aid and the
shoe didn't bother me at all.
http://www.bunheads.com/gel/BigTip.html
Okay, the jelly toes don't have an end and the jelly tip was too small
for my big toe which is why I got the big tip. You just cut them off --
be sure it is not too much at once -- maybe 1/8" and then another 1/8".
Duckie

Carole wrote:

> vickie b. wrote:
>
>> (((((carole)))))This sounds so painful!
>>
>> Love,
>>
>> Vickie B>
>>
>
> It was. But I have to tell you that I had to change the bandage today,
> and it looks yucky. I hope it heals fast or I'm going to be wearing
> bandaids on my big toe for a long time.
>
> Carole

Duckie wrote:

> While I am thinking about it, I did have to wear fancy shoes several
> weeks afterward and I went to the ballet supply store and bought this
> exlarge big 'jelly' toes they sell to pointe shoe ladies. Let me see if
> I can find a link because they slipped right over the Band-Aid and the
> shoe didn't bother me at all.
> http://www.bunheads.com/gel/BigTip.html
> Okay, the jelly toes don't have an end and the jelly tip was too small
> for my big toe which is why I got the big tip. You just cut them off --
> be sure it is not too much at once -- maybe 1/8" and then another 1/8".
> Duckie

Those look great! I was looking for something like that at the drug
store, but they only had things for fingers. It says that they have them
at Creative Dancewear, so I'll give them a call and see if they have them.

Thanks, Duckie!

Carole

On Tue, 13 May 2008 23:56:26 -0400, DKGBeeker@webtv.net (Donna
G.) wrote:

>You know, after reading everyones responses, it makes me kind of wonder
>why as we get older our toenails start to get oddly shaped and why they
>seem to become ingrown more often?

I don't have an answer for that but I wonder if it could have
anything to do with the shoes we wore, you know, the pointed toes
and all that. I wore duty shoes for so many years my toes didn't
have the opportunity to do strange things. When our feet are
"young" perhaps they tend to change shape more easily. Then add a
"small" detail like arthritis.. Not sure if this makes sense or
not. So far my feet are fine, thank goodness and they are
certainly well lived in!

Joan

"Carole" <TheNewCarole@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:68vd38F2ug7ksU2@mid.individual.net...
> Donna G. wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>
>> Oh, ow...........ow............ow............ow...
>> ........ow..................ow..........ow!!!
>>
>> Gives me the shivers just reading about this all, Carole!
>>
>> Glad to hear you are doing better and may things only continue to get
>> better and better with each passing day! Can't have your poor birdie's
>> mommy not doing well!
>
> Thanks Little birdie was a good boy on Mother's Day and sang me a
> pretty song
>
> Carole

He is a good child. Not fussing with siblings on Mother's Day.

Jo

Yeah they always say it is the shoes that does it, but I usually run around
shoeless so that isn't what did mine in. Don't know what caused it.

--
Love and Hugs to all
Jo the squirrely one
I am nuts about you.
>>You know, after reading everyones responses, it makes me kind of wonder
>>why as we get older our toenails start to get oddly shaped and why they
>>seem to become ingrown more often?
>
> I don't have an answer for that but I wonder if it could have
> anything to do with the shoes we wore, you know, the pointed toes
> and all that. I wore duty shoes for so many years my toes didn't
> have the opportunity to do strange things. When our feet are
> "young" perhaps they tend to change shape more easily. Then add a
> "small" detail like arthritis.. Not sure if this makes sense or
> not. So far my feet are fine, thank goodness and they are
> certainly well lived in!
>
> Joan

Carole, would you rather I skip the big toe when I play "This little
piggie..." with your other toes? Nanny
"Carole" <TheNewCarole@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:68s673F2ubbr2U1@mid.individual.net...
> I've been having a lot of trouble with my big toe and an ingrown toenail
> for some time and yesterday it was all infected. I got all the 'stuff' out
> but this morning it was still all red and purple, so I figured I'd better
> go to the podiatrist. They fit me in (nice people that they are) and it's
> a good thing I went as my nail was deeply imbedded in the skin. He numbed
> my toe and took a big piece of nail out. He said once it heals, I won't
> have the ingrown toenail problem anymore. But now that the numbness is
> coming out, I'm thinking it's time for some tylenol. Or maybe some wine
> and cheese ) OK, I admit it, I just need some sympathy ))
>
> Carole
>