27-05-2021, 10:28 PM
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Re: ingrowing tonail
Originally Posted by JBR
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I have seen some medical procedures in my time; things that would make most people faint, but only one thing has really made me squirm: removal of a toenail.They insert half of a pair of forceps under the edge of the toenail, clamp the forceps and begin to turn it like removing a tin of sardines.
They use a local anaesthetic injection, of course, and the patient doesn't feel anything, but by God it made my skin crawl. It still does only thinking about it.
If you ever have it done, take my advice and make sure you look the other way.
28-05-2021, 11:14 AM
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Re: ingrowing tonail
Originally Posted by JBR
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Hopefully, it didn't hurt then? Just horrible to watch.I'm quite sure I wouldn't be able to do it.
It didn't hurt after the anesthetic wore off either. Couldn't wear proper shoes for a week or so, can't remember how long now, due to the dressings. It wasn't the removing of my nails that was the problem, it was that over the years since, they have gradually regrown & not properly. I did have a chiropodist for a few years after they regrew, but he retired & since then I struggle to cut them myself. I hate them, if I have a wish it would be for them to stop growing because they still hurt, it was a waste of time having them removed.
28-05-2021, 01:52 PM
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Re: ingrowing tonail
Originally Posted by Tiffany
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No it didn't hurt, though I could hear the scrunching noise as the nails were removed. It didn't hurt after the anesthetic wore off either. Couldn't wear proper shoes for a week or so, can't remember how long now, due to the dressings. It wasn't the removing of my nails that was the problem, it was that over the years since, they have gradually regrown & not properly. I did have a chiropodist for a few years after they regrew, but he retired & since then I struggle to cut them myself. I hate them, if I have a wish it would be for them to stop growing because they still hurt, it was a waste of time having them removed.
I don't know whether it's acceptable to the NHS, or even possible, but I wonder whether another toenail removal could be done in which the growth areas for a replacement nail could also be removed.
Even if possible, it wouldn't surprise me if it's only available to private patients.
28-05-2021, 06:45 PM
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Re: ingrowing tonail
Originally Posted by JBR
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Oh dear. That's not nice.I don't know whether it's acceptable to the NHS, or even possible, but I wonder whether another toenail removal could be done in which the growth areas for a replacement nail could also be removed.
Even if possible, it wouldn't surprise me if it's only available to private patients.
09-06-2021, 02:17 AM
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Curious. How does it happen? Do people cut their toenails too short? Then they grow digging in? Or is it just shape of the toe / toenail tthat causes it?Ive never had a problem luckily. My sister does and she has those sort of short, fat / fleshy toes. But she always cuts her toenails really short too!
09-06-2021, 10:14 AM
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Re: ingrowing tonail
Originally Posted by TannieT
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Curious. How does it happen? Do people cut their toenails too short? Then they grow digging in? Or is it just shape of the toe / toenail tthat causes it?Ive never had a problem luckily. My sister does and she has those sort of short, fat / fleshy toes. But she always cuts her toenails really short too!
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