Toenail
Should I see my foot Dr or just let nature take its course. Dr taking it off
It is painful to walk on, but I can,t stand the thought of the Dr taking it off.
Has this happened to anyone else. What did you do about it?
You would think going though chemo & now doing rads I could handle Dr taking nail off.
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It's just my opinion, but if
It's just my opinion, but if you are not in pain or especially uncomfortable with it, I would let nature take its course. If it is bothering you, see a podiatrist to see if it needs to come off. They do this stuff everyday and I would much rather have one of them do it than a regular doctor. Good luck to you! I have had two removed and it wasn't fun, though those were not coming off, just ingrown and infected.
Nancy0 -
toenailsBioAdoptMom said:It's just my opinion, but if
It's just my opinion, but if you are not in pain or especially uncomfortable with it, I would let nature take its course. If it is bothering you, see a podiatrist to see if it needs to come off. They do this stuff everyday and I would much rather have one of them do it than a regular doctor. Good luck to you! I have had two removed and it wasn't fun, though those were not coming off, just ingrown and infected.
Nancy
Nine of mine came off by themselves without any help from me, except maybe a little bit of pulling when they were just hanging on by a corner - didn't hurt at all. However, my big toenail did get an infection underneath as it was loosening and had to be removed by a podiatrist. So if you see anything odd, like pus or blood, or have lots of pain, you should get to a dr. Good luck, Linda0 -
Lost 3 toe nails --linpsu said:toenails
Nine of mine came off by themselves without any help from me, except maybe a little bit of pulling when they were just hanging on by a corner - didn't hurt at all. However, my big toenail did get an infection underneath as it was loosening and had to be removed by a podiatrist. So if you see anything odd, like pus or blood, or have lots of pain, you should get to a dr. Good luck, Linda
My opinion .. leave toe nail alone, until it falls off naturally .. or lifts enoughs that you can snapped it off.
Keep feet clean and dry, wearing 100% cotton socks to protect newly nail-less toe (s). I also used daily .. Iodine wash after showering to avoid infections, and protect newly exposed tissue.
You may want to call your Oncologist and see what he/she suggests.
Best of Luck ..
Vicki Sam0 -
Where are you in your treatment?tricianl said:Toenail
I experienced the same problem after I started my chemo. I soak my feet in warm Epson salt water daily. Its important to keep the nail moistened and it eases the pain. Then just let nature take her course my friend.
It's almost 8 months since my last chemo and my fingernails are no longer peeling and completely normal, but just yesterday I lost a toenail. Only my big toenails seem to have been effected. Finally lost the left one, waiting on the right one. I'm hoping the slow growing/falling off of my toenails means there's still a chance all my hair will return!
Suzanne0 -
I finishedDouble Whammy said:Where are you in your treatment?
It's almost 8 months since my last chemo and my fingernails are no longer peeling and completely normal, but just yesterday I lost a toenail. Only my big toenails seem to have been effected. Finally lost the left one, waiting on the right one. I'm hoping the slow growing/falling off of my toenails means there's still a chance all my hair will return!
Suzanne
chemo March 16 2010
Doing last 1/2 of rads.
Hair is coming back in.
It is about @ the 5 O'clock shadow stage.0 -
my fingernails began falling off when I started chemo. first
they turned dark brown and black and as they grew out they started to fall out. I heard that might happen. I can't wait til they grow back in naturally so I can get a manacure.
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marilyn0
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