Friday, February 5, 2010

Should I be nervous about getting an ingrown toenail removed?

My right big toe's nail is ingrown on both sides. Now I'm suppose to go to a specialist on Tommorow, but I'm worried that they might use a needle to make it numb. It's my first time, and does anyone have any experince with an ingrown nail on both sides? I'm kind of scared.Should I be nervous about getting an ingrown toenail removed?
yes ive had both sides done at the same time TWICE!





they do use 2 needles on both sides of yur toe to numb it, but it barely hurts yur toe feels like its gonna pop from being so full of anistetic, but the shot part doesnt bother me just breathe and talk or text on yur phone





then like in 3 mins it will be completly numb and they cut out the infected part, at my hospital they let me play video games and put a curtain up so i didnt have to see anything, and within 4 or 5 mins, it was done and she rapped it up





it will start to feel tender after and hour or two so take a motrin or advil!





good luck theres nothing to worry about!








EDIT: dont worry even tho it hurts a little, it feels alot better then having it there, u wont regret having to have it!Should I be nervous about getting an ingrown toenail removed?
If you are going to a doctor and not a Podiatrist, they normally give local anaesthetic injections which only hurt a little and very briefly. If you are really scared of needles, you can get something called Emla cream or patch and apply it about an hour before your appointment. It numbs the surface of the skin so you can't feel the needle go in as much. I don't know if a prescription is required in your country or not.





You will probably need some analgesics like Tylenol for a couple of days afterward.





Don't be such a wimp!!!
I've had it done 3 times before because the first 2 times didn't work, I'm not going to lie to you , it does hurt, and they do use two needles either side of your toe to numb it . I hope I haven't put you off coz if you leave it , it will get muchh much worse.


good luck!
Oh my gosh. Im going through this too, im 13 and i have an ingrown toenail on both feet its embarrassing too :(. i just keep putting the appointment off but you must do it so i say suck it up and lettme know how it goes :)


Good luck and God bless.
yikes, that sucks. i had an ingrown toenail and they do like a small surgery on it. they numb it, but afterwords it hurts like hell. i feel sorry for you
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