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Dec 24, 2015 at 09:26 PM
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My toe HURTS! Now it's become really red and super swollen. What do I do!!! It hurts to even walk
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Dec 25, 2015 at 05:42 PM
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OUCH! do you have bacitracin?? or AAA ointment? One of those anti-inflammatories?
Soak your toe in warm water with epsom salt for about 20 minutes.. That works to soothe the pain and pull some of the infection out. After that, put some bacitracin ointment on it and wrap it loosely with a bandaid or something similar. Repeat several times a day. If it's not better or it gets worse in a few days, please see a doctor. Those infections can be nasty and painful. The soaking and bacitracin should help, though. Last edited by sub-dural; Dec 25, 2015 at 05:43 PM.. Reason: changed "saline" to epsom salt |
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Dec 25, 2015 at 09:31 PM
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Gah. No salt here and no money to get some! Should I see my Dr on Monday if its the same ro worse?
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Dec 25, 2015 at 09:41 PM
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More than likely it is infected. If you went to the hospital ER they will probably remove the nail, give you a shot, get the infection out, put you on antibiotics, and bandage up the toe. You will have to soak it for about a week or two. Don't mess around with your feet... they need attention all the time. tc
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Dec 25, 2015 at 11:30 PM
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It has a little pus coming out now. Just a little but it hurts to walk now. If its worse in the am I might go to urgent care.
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Dec 26, 2015 at 01:11 AM
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I ended up getting surgery - part of the nail removed - from the outside edge of both my big toes. That was after i had a bad episode as you are now describing, but also after years of trouble. This episode probably will NOT heal on its own, but it shouldnt be too difficult for the dr to fix, if i remember correctly. Maybe because he gets better leverage on it than we can ourselves! Good luck. Tough that it happened on these holidays
 and maybe get rid of those shoes or boots? Just not worth it.
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Dec 26, 2015 at 01:57 AM
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Can they just take care of it in urgent care? Or will I have to wait and see a podiatrist? I don't want to have to keep waiting.
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Dec 26, 2015 at 07:30 AM
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You should see your doctor and he will likely refer you to one. I recently had this and it wasnt bad at all once it was taken care of. I definitely recommend seeing your doctor asap or if its too painful the er or urgent care. Infections can be dangerous.
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Dec 26, 2015 at 08:18 AM
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I pfutzed around with an ingrown toenail for over a year before getting it taken care of.
If it's looking at you all angry and accusing like, then it's past time to get it seen about. Mosey on over to Urgent Care today and let them help you with it. I assure you that your toe will appreciate this! As pfar as seeing a podiatrist goes ... The only time that's really necessary is if the nail keeps coming back ingrown. 
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Dec 26, 2015 at 09:04 AM
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Dec 26, 2015 at 10:46 AM
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Turns out it's my toe infected!! Ouch!
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Dec 26, 2015 at 12:02 PM
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Dec 26, 2015 at 12:08 PM
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Dec 26, 2015 at 01:12 PM
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Ouch Indeed! ...
I am so proud of you for going and getting it looked at! Hopefully with the help of the antibiotic you and your toe will be pfeeling better soon! 
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Dec 26, 2015 at 01:34 PM
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gross infection !! Thanks!
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