Ingrown nail sugery – healing and staying in shape
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Hello. I have made an appointment to see a podiatrist about my ingrown toenails.
When I called the office to see if I could drive to the appointment, go to work the next day, etc….they could give me no answers.
Can you help?
What is involved and how long does it usually take to heal from this surgery?
I am a runner and would like to stay in shape post-op… What excercises can I do while healing?
Thanks!
8 comments
sarah campbell
hey I’m 14 and have a ingrowen toe nail the big one and I have tried every thing like bandaging it medicine cutting the thing that is growen and putting methylatd spirts and they haven’t performed the surgry yet and what is the thing that continues to grow even it gets cut off and when I get surgry done dose it hurt and can I play netball on my foot thanks 4 your time sara-marie
Vivian Abrams DPM
Sara-marie, I hope that you have read the previous posts regarding ingrown nail surgeries. I am not sure what netball is. Is it similar to volley ball here in the US? The days following surgery there will be some discomfort. IF someone steps on your toe, yes it will hurt. Normal, everyday activities should be OK. Good luck,Misti
Allen Osorio
Hi, this allen osorio, I am so worried for this problem, I have an Ingrown toenail, I know you are the unique person who can help me. My big problem is I’m panic for the pain, I’m not going to the doctor for that reason. I don’t like the pain and I want to know if its painful, I know the doctors use anesthesia but I want to know if this aplicaton of anesthesic is painful. I’m sorry for this kind of questions. I hope your help. Sincerelly… allen osorio. Oh, may you give me the e-mail addres of the person who write for you ( Ingrown nail sugery – healing and staying in shape) I wanna do any questions to him/her.
Vivian Abrams DPM
Allen,Everyone has different perceptions of pain. Is the procedure painless???? NO. There is discomfort. A very small needle is used to place the anesthestic under the skin. The sensation is similar to an ant bite. The slower the medication is put in the better off you are because the sensory nerves can get numb. After surgery, pain is minimal…especially if your toenail has been hurting prior to surgery. Most people say that it feels better the next day after the surgery. They also laugh that they waited so long to have it done. Good luck to you, Misti
allen osorio
Do you know is some foot medic center can help me if I’m not a Medicare???? I’m looking for a foot medic center in Tampa area.
Allen Osorio
HI, I was looking for the medic center of this, UAU it’s so expensive but if I have to pay that to be heal it’s ok. I know the doctor have to get out the toenail in some cases the complete toenail and other cases only a half. I want to know how long a will can’t to walk because I’m a student so it’s so important to me. And what the people think about this curing, is fear this? excuse my english, but I just speak a little bit. Thanks for your time.
Vivian Abrams DPM
: I am a runner and would like to stay in shape post-op… What excercises can I do while healing?: Thanks!Denise, ingrown toenail surgery is one of the most common procedures performed in a podiatrist’s office. It should not keep you from work the next day (or even later in the day) should you want. Running can be uncomfortable but any other exercise can be done to tolerance. Your toes will be more than glad to tell you that they have had enough!!In our office, the toe is numbed using a local anesthetic (yes, this is an injection). After that, the toe is scrubbed with a Betadine solution. Then the nail or portion of nail is removed. We use a chemical to keep the nail from coming back but there are several different methods. The toe is dressed with a non stick dressing. Post operative instructions include soaking with warm salt water three times a day. We then see you back for a recheck in about three days. If all is going well, a band-aid and antibiotic ointment is all you need. It usually takes about six weeks for all to be healed. Good luck!
allen osorio
Hi this is allen osorio, I got the surgery today, and the pain is so hard, I want to know if I need to have any special care in this area, I have a bend right now and I can’t getout in 3 days, tell me if this pain is normal after the surgery and what can I to take for this. Sincerely Allen Osorio