What is a good way to help with foot pain after putting a nail through it?

5 Responses to What is a good way to help with foot pain after putting a nail through it?

1. suze q says:

   June 29, 2009 at 2:45 am

   My understanding is a nail wound on the foot is very easily infected. Try soaking in Epson Salts water at least a couple times a day. It works wonders for drawing out infection and reducing pain. You can also make a poultice using it.
2. bookfreak2day says:

   June 29, 2009 at 2:45 am

   Soak it in hot Epsom Salt water.
3. Tranquility says:

   June 29, 2009 at 2:45 am

   Pam the first thing you must do , even if the nail is out , of your foot and you are still in pain , you must go and have a tetnus injection , , because if you do not you will get an infection into the foot , and it then could turn real nasty on you .So as soon as you can get yourself of to a hospital or your own doctor , and ask for a tetnus injection , THEIR ARE no side effects to this injecksion , but i can tell you now it will give you peace of mind get better soon
4. overworkedtiredmom says:

   June 29, 2009 at 2:45 am

   Go see a doctor. Make sure it's not infected. Get a tetnus shot if it's been more then 6 years from the last and ask for some pain pills. Problem solved!
5. echelon says:

   June 29, 2009 at 2:45 am

   First of all get a Tetanus shot!

   Prescribed painkillers and keep your food elevated with an ice pack.

   You can apply a support bandage too if you like – this might make walking around a little easier.