big toe pain/possible nail loss after race
(2 discussions)
I recently walked a half-marathon, and apparently my shoes were too small. My big toes are purple and extremely sore. I expect to lose at least one toenail. The pain is getting worse instead of better. (It has been four days since the race.) Should I be doing anything to treat them? I’ve been wearing sandals because it is too painful to put on any other shoes. Any suggestions you might have would be greatly appreciated.
2 comments
Vivian Abrams DPM
If there is a good deal of blood under the nail, it should be evacuated. I am not a fan of people doing this themselves. I recommend you see a podiatrist ASAP
dan_M
also, it is much more often on my right foot than my left, though I do occasionally get one on my left foot.