I have what has to be the worst case of toenail fungus… I’ve ha it since i was like in my early teens and never had the guts to show anyone. I’ve had to miss out on pool parties and beach trips. Now I’m almost 30 and desperate. Is there a cure for it even though its been so long? My nails don’t even look like nails. I wanna enjoy flip flops and swimming pools! Please help. I have two babies and when they grow up and wanna have pool parties i don’t wanna be the wierdo mom who wont participate. If there is a cure is it expensive? God knows i can’t afford anything. Please help. Other than my toenails I’m pretty! ![]()
I would definitely NOT take anything internally, as those drugs can and do damage to your internal organs such as your liver.
I would however suggest an all-natural topical treatment (which worked wonders for my own toenail fungus I had – in just 3 applications!) called Apple Blossom Naturals 100% Natural Toenail and Foot Fungus Treatment. You can find it at your natural health food store, or on their website: http://www.shop.appleblossomnaturals.com, or you can find it on Amazon. It cures any kind of fungus, and it side effect and pain-free!!! So skip the liver killers
I had toenail fungus for 10 years from traveling to Latin America and this was the only thing in 10 years that worked for me!
Mine was so bad the nail was separated from the nail bed from the tip and half way down. really bad. This stuff got rid of the pain/soreness after the first application, and after only 3 days, I noticed a huge change. I stopped using it because I forgot about it, and 2 weeks later noticed my new healthy nail was already growing out. Amazing! Just had a pedicure a few weeks ago for the first time in forever
highly recommended.
You can get a prescription form a doctor, or aply vicks vapo rub to the fungus every morning and night thickly and cover with a sock. Takes about 5 months to work
try going to a doctor, im sure they can help you out
good luck
You can get the over the counter toe fungus treatment, you can see a podiatrist for treatment or you can talk with your family doctor about getting pills for this. They are now also experimenting with laser treatment for toe fungus. Trouble with the pills is that you need to take them for a year and they are very hard on your stomach. Most people stop treatment way too soon. This is a year-long process as you keep treating, your toenails gradually grow out and eventually, the fungus is gone and you have a beautiful, normal toenail.
Don’t be ashamed for many have the same problem. Try Tea Tree oil and apply everyday. Also vitamin E oil will help. There are other preparations but all will take several weeks to see any improvement. Good luck Mom.
Spartawo…
Personally, I’ve tried a lot of different stuff over the years. I had dealt with the combo nail fungus and athletes foot for almost 20 years. One "free" thing that did help a lot was vinegar.
It didn’t help much with the nail fungus but it completely stopped the athlete’s foot that I was also suffering from.
For the fungus I tried a lot of different things, including over the counter treatments, vinegar, bleach, tea tree oil, vicks and lavender oil. Some of them did make a little difference but none of them completely killed the fungus.
I also tried lamisil which worked for a while then after a couple of months I had a relapse of the nail fungus. The scary thing with the lamisil is the possible health issues you can face as a result of using it, the doctor had me take a test to make sure my liver wasn’t prone to problems before he’d give me the lamisil… gulp!
In the end what finally fixed my loong term problem with nail fungus was Zeta Clear. I think what also helped is that I made it a part of my daily ritual to use it.
Another thing that I did that probably helped was throw out my old shoes. I have heard that the fungus can live in your shoes and return after treatment. So to avoid a relapse I made sure to get new shoes and throw out the old ones.
Best of Luck!
Here’s a link to an article that has a some pretty interesting info on toenail fungus and the different treatments you can use, if you wanna check it out: http://hubpages.com/hub/What-is-ToeNail-Fungus-And-How-Do-I-Cure-Nail-Fungus
Treating toenail fungus is difficult because it is generally a recurring condition. There are a wide variety of over-the-counter anti-fungal creams available, but some can be overly harsh and rid the body of the ‘good’ bacteria needed for systemic balance thus increasing vulnerability to fungal infections in the future.
Your health practitioner or podiatrist may prescribe oral anti-fungal medication to stop the infection. While these medications may work in the short-term, they may also rid the body of intestinal flora and bacteria that are beneficial to the body, creating further problems.
Herbal and homeopathic remedies can be a gentle alternative to effectively treat nail fungal infections. Melaleuca laterifolia, also known as Tea Tree Oil has excellent anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and healing properties. The essential oil of sweet-smelling Lavendula officinalis (Lavender) may also be used as it contains active ingredients to soothe the nail, while promoting healthy nail growth.
There are also herbs which can be taken internally for their anti-fungal and immune boosting properties. These include Pau d’Arco and Calendula officinalis.
Together, these herbal remedies can:
– Treat fungal infections of the nail
– Treat flakiness and discoloration of the nail
– Encourage healing and healthy nail growth
– Prevent recurrence of nail infections
– Treat pain, discomfort and redness around the nail
– Support the body’s natural ability to maintain balance of systemic Candida (yeast) levels
– Maintain balance pH levels in the body
– Support healthy balance of probiotic flora in the digestive tract
– Maintain healthy digestion and metabolism
You may get more info here http://www.healthherbsandnutrition.com/remedies/n/naildisorders.htm