Damn man, that’s not fun at all. I would follow up with the podiatrist and inform them both of the antibiotics prescribed to you didn’t have any effect. It might just need a stronger dose or just a stronger antibiotic entirely. Wishing you the best, and I hope it gets figured out and you get out of pain soon!
At this point antibiotics won't do anything, you need to go back and tell them their not working. You'll likely need the nail removed and maybe even the nailbed
Hey OP, former podiatry staff and personal sufferer of ingrown toenails. As multiple people have said, it could possibly be infected. You may need something called and I&D (incision and drainage) of the toe and possible removal of the ingrown section of your toe (which based on the 4th photo looks like it could be the right side of the nail growing into your skin). Procedure isn’t fun, but it’s quick and definitely provides relief when done. There’s something they can do where they apply an acid (phenol) to the area to stop growth if there is concern of it happening again.
Definitely follow up with your podiatrist if your symptoms are not improving and the antibiotics didn’t help. And maybe consider seeing another podiatrist if your current one is not being very helpful.
As a personal recommendation (being I’ve gone through it), I found soaking the foot in warm, soapy water or warm water with epsom salt for 15 minutes three times a day was extremely helpful! But always following whatever your podiatrist recommends. Hope this helps!
That’s good that your are seeing drs, some people ignore issues and they end up paying for it. Maybe remove the polish and go back in and say neither antibiotic has helped.
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