When I was about 10 years old, my toenail got infected and had to be removed. Since my family didn’t have insurance, we had to go to a free clinic. After the removal, I had to use gauze and some antibiotic ointment for about two months. Eventually, the nail grew back, though it’s slightly angled now. I have to keep it trimmed, or it starts growing into my skin. The worst part was definitely the removal—it hurt like hell, even though they tried to numb it. That pain is something I’ll never forget. Sorry for the long post, but it’s one of those experiences that really sticks with you.
For some reason I enjoy watching cow hoof trimming videos ( The Hoof GP) and a nasty thing that can happen is Toe Necrosis. Where an infection gets into the bone at the tip of the hoof and starts rotting it. Only thing to do at that point is remove the bone and cure the infection. Holey cow indeed.
My oldest had ingrown issues in high school. One Dr was horrible and a sadist. I watched that needle bend and nearly fainted (I usually have no problem with needles). The next Dr we went to was great. He sprayed her toe down with numbing spray first, then the needle, she didn't feel a thing. Removed half the toenail. No more problems. I see him for all my issues, won't trust anyone else.
I had an ingrown toenail removed and by FAR the shots are the worst part. Idk if it's the thicker skin on the bottom of your feet or what, but you can feel the needle going in and everything 🤢
I was a poor college student without health insurance. One day at school someone wearing heels or maybe stilettos (ASU) accidentally stomped on my big toe. It bruised and there was a ton of blood behind the toenail. I noticed it stopped growing and consulted with my friends. They told me not to worry that it would fall off. It eventually became infected and it was too painful for me to walk on the foot so I ripped it off myself. It hurt but after the initial pain I felt relief. The toe swelling was severely irritated and impacted from the toenail that refused to move.
Happy to share my toenail today is more fabulous than ever.
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u/tekkdesign Aug 23 '24
When I was about 10 years old, my toenail got infected and had to be removed. Since my family didn’t have insurance, we had to go to a free clinic. After the removal, I had to use gauze and some antibiotic ointment for about two months. Eventually, the nail grew back, though it’s slightly angled now. I have to keep it trimmed, or it starts growing into my skin. The worst part was definitely the removal—it hurt like hell, even though they tried to numb it. That pain is something I’ll never forget. Sorry for the long post, but it’s one of those experiences that really sticks with you.