YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for May, 2002: Re: Toe nail

Re: Toe nail

From: jen (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 29 May 2002 00:22:08 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 28 May 2002, TMR wrote: >
>Jen,
>Check it out with a podiatrist but also you didnt mention how you hurt
>your toe. Do you run? YES, I WEAR CLEATS. or play tennis? or other sports. I GOT ACCIDENTALLY STEPPED ON. You may wnat to
>check out soemthing called runners toe. I had the same problem and was
>treating it with all kinds of foot fungus stuff only to find out that I
>needed to get another running shoe. Check to rule out any fungi or
>other serious problems. Once that is done you may want to check with a
>sports doctor. I WANTED TO POST THIS QUESTION, BECAUSE THE PEOPLE I HAVE ASKED HAVE TOLD ME TO YANK IT OFF, OR TO LET IT BE. THEY HAVE EMBARASSED ME ABOUT GOING TO THE DOCTOR, SAYING THAT THE DOC WILL THINK I AM A HYPOCONDRIAC (IM NOT SURE IF THATS SPELLED CORRECTLY)
I JUST WANT TO SEE IF ITS OK FOR ME TO RUN AROUND IN CLEATS OR IF I SHOULD WAIT FOR MY TOE NAIL TO FALL OFF. THANKS!! >
>At Tue, 28 May 2002, William McIntosh, MD wrote:
>>
>>At Tue, 28 May 2002, jen wrote:
>>>
>>>Hi, I cant seem to find much information on this topic. I am concerned
>>>that about a month and a half ago I recieved an injury to one of my toe
>>>nails. At first I did not see anything wrong with it, but it hurt to
>>>the point where I could not wear closed in shoes. Then a couple of days
>>>later it turned completely purple, like a bruise. Since then the nail
>>>seems to be separating from the bed, but its been a month and still wont
>>>fall off. should I force it? do I need to see a foot doctor? any
>>>websites I can look at? Thanks for any answers.
>>
>>It is too late to do much, but you should see your regular doctor, or a
>>podiatrist if you wish.
>>
>>--
>>William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>>
>>This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute
>>for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.
>>

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