Ugh. I think I have an ingrown nail!

[CTyankee]

It's likely an ingrown nail on my left foot. I'm fine without shoes but once I'm in them the pain starts.

I guess I'm getting old. Never had a problem with my feet.

I'm calling the foot and ankle center nearby tomorrow morning to get an appointment. Lucky for me that I am in a retirement center that has a car service that will take me and pick me up.

I shudda taken care of this earlier but I thought it would just go away!!!

[Deuxcents]

1. I have one, too.. left foot, big toe

Went to a podiatrist two years ago and he suggested I have the nail removed. Nope. I fortunately found a pedicurist who knows how to clean and cut the nail, keeping it as short as possible with not too much pain while she digs at it! I’ve been told lots of senior centers have someone to help take care of ingrowns. Hope you get some relief 🌺

[biophile]

2. You gotta take care of your feet!

Advice from Forrest Gump and Lt. Dan!

[democratsruletheday]

3. riveting.....

God speed and hope you come out alive

[CTyankee]

7. Yeah, me too. Gettin' old. Everything hurts...

[Grins]

4. Why the hell is this shit even being posted?

Why should this be on the “Democratic Underground????”

[bluestarone]

5. Holy crap guy, take a break.

Don't read if you don't like.

[Skittles]

6. this is the Lounge

no politics in the lounge

[CTyankee]

8. Because I am an old cranky lady, that's why!

[JoseBalow]

10. Pull my finger and I'll explain it to you

[duckworth969]

9. Vietnam Vet taught me this trick

When he and fellows got an ingrown toenail, they would cut off a corner of a playing card, wedge it under the nail, then tape it up.

It works, I’ve done it numerous times with my big toes.

Not always very comfortable, but lifting the nail above the skin gives it a chance to heal quickly and greatly reduces the pain.

Peroxide the area, put some type of first-ointment (just a little) on the area, cut the playing card corner and slide it under the nail (this can be painful). Put bandage on top of the card once the card is in place, tape it up mummy-like.