Comments for Don't Let Foot Problems Get You Down

Comment on How do I treat a bad infection that resulted in a home-ingrown-toenail removal attempt? by Bill

Bill — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:03:24 +0000

Hi,
I used to help my wife out whenever she got an ingrown toenail. It can be quite painful but it has to be done or it will get worse and the infection can get down into the bone. The infection your friend has was probably caused by not having everything clean (sterile) before and after he tried to get the ingrown out. There could still be a piece of the nail in there that has to come out. The infection can be treated by soaking the toe to get it soft enough. You need to drain the bump, with a needle or cuticle cutters and clean out the area as good as you can. After the infected area is opened up a bit and cleaned out, put triple antibiotic ointment on it and bandage. This should be checked and changed a few times a day. There are several types of pain medication. If you can’t do this or it’s too painful, he will have to see a doctor to have it done. This is a short summary of the information I included in my site below.

Comment on How do I treat a bad infection that resulted in a home-ingrown-toenail removal attempt? by D S?T?A?R?S

D S?T?A?R?S — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:03:24 +0000

That infection is gonna get worse if he dont go to the doctor for internal antibiotic medication. Antibiotic ointment is only useful for open cuts where the you can actually apply the ointment to do any good. If he starts filling chills and getting fevers he needs to go to the hospital as soon as possible cause thats a sign the infection has begun to spread through his body. The only thing thats gonna kill the the bacteria inside his toe is antibiotic medication. Hope your friend gets better, oh soaking the foot in warm water with salt is only good for soothing down the inflammation.

Comment on How do I treat a bad infection that resulted in a home-ingrown-toenail removal attempt? by grace

grace — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:03:24 +0000

After using your regimen, clean out all the pus, resoak in peroxide ONLY, for 10 minutes. After it is dry apply tinture of iodine or mercurochrome (my favorite). BUT, if not better in 2 days go to podiatrist.
I have nail psorasis and i am always having to pull mine out, fileing down the thicked nails. The first time i got an infection, this worked for mine..so i use it a lot… Good luck and I hope he doesn’t have to have a physician. My opinon of them and their office help is not printable..

Comment on How do I treat a bad infection that resulted in a home-ingrown-toenail removal attempt? by Chase

Chase — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:03:24 +0000

try an epsom salt foot bath

Comment on How do I treat a bad infection that resulted in a home-ingrown-toenail removal attempt? by Gracinda

Gracinda — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:03:24 +0000

Here’s my take on it:
IF he has diabetes, smokes AND/OR has high blood pressure, he absolutely needs to see a doctor.
There’s a very good chance his toe *will not heal* without proper care and antibiotics, and in fact he could actually cause a much bigger problem (such as losing a toe, septic shock) if he continues to ignore it.

If he’s a typical healthy person, who just happens to have a very localized infection, yes it will probably heal, but it will heal faster and better with proper medical attention.

I’ve seen it go both ways. A minor toe infection can acutally kill a person.

Comment on what is a heel spur and why do we get them?what causes it? by Patrick

Patrick — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:01:07 +0000

Heel spur is the outgrowth of the bone of the heel. Athletes are more prune to this kind. Plantar fascia ligament stretch or extent excessively and causes a heel spur to develop. Try to use foot pads for foot protection and to avoid complications with your foot. Hope this helps!

Comment on Are there socks made for flat feet, short Achilles tendons and/or both? by AuntKatie

AuntKatie — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:08:06 +0000

I don’t think there are special socks for flat feet or short Achilles tendons, but compression stockings might help you. You can find very good ones at many online sites. Here is a link for a company that is reputable and sells good products. You might find something there that would work for you.

http://www.brightlifedirect.com/

Comment on What are the latest treatments for Morton's Neuroma of the foot? by ranunculusviridis

ranunculusviridis — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:14 +0000

OUCH! I suffered with Morton’s Neuroma for many years. I fully understand what you are going through. When it became unbearable to wear shoes I switched to Birkenstocks which have NEVER bothered my affected toes. I was given ultrasound and cortisone injections. I tried custom arch supports and foot pads. Finally my doctor decided to perform surgery, removing the neuroma and the nerve between my third and fourth toes. BUT! To my horror, the neuroma grew back in a couple of years! My doctor said that happens if not enough of the nerve is cut out. He performed a second surgery, stretching the nerve out as far as possible like a rubber band. That was about 20 years ago and I have never had the pain again. I still wear Birkenstocks because I am in fear of "regular" shoes that may cause pain again. My personal description of the pain is comparing it to bone dragging on cement!

I found some information for you:

Treatment depends on the severity of your symptoms. Your doctor will likely recommend trying conservative approaches first.

Therapy

Arch supports and foot pads fit inside your shoe and help reduce pressure on the nerve. These can be purchased over the counter, or your doctor may prescribe a custom-made, individually designed shoe insert — molded to fit the exact contours of your foot.

Surgical and other procedures

Injections. Some people are helped by the injection of steroids into the painful area.

Cryogenic neuroablation. This minimally invasive procedure exposes the nerve to very cold temperatures, which interferes with the transmission of pain signals. Results are not permanent.

Decompression surgery. In some cases, surgeons can relieve the pressure on the nerve by cutting nearby structures, such as the ligament that binds together some of the bones in the front of the foot.

Removal of the nerve. Surgical removal of the growth may be necessary if other treatments fail to provide pain relief. Although surgery is usually successful, doctors often turn to surgery as a last resort, because the procedure removes both the neuroma and the nerve, which can leave permanent numbness in the affected toes.

Comment on Is it true that once you injure your Achilles tendon it will never fully recover? by MARJORIE

MARJORIE — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:03:20 +0000

It will heal but it is a slow and gradual process,and any attempt to rush it may result in re-rupture of the tendon. It will take between 10 and 12 weeks to heal……………..

Comment on Detox Foot Patch- has anyone tried it? Does it work? by Blue Haired Old Lady

Blue Haired Old Lady — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:03:05 +0000

It is a waste of money. First – you don’t need to detox. Detox is just a scam to make money. If you stuck the foot patch on your *ss it would turn black also. It is a reaction to the sweats and oils your skin naturally produces. Don’t waste your money. Just eat right, exercise and drink plenty of water.