how can i ease the discomfort
2006-10-07 12:15:41 · 5 answers · asked by this isnt my name. 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Unfortunately the only thing that helps is a good pair of flip-flops.
This happened to me and nothing helps ease the pain in the first couple of weeks, until the nail starts to regenerate.
2006-10-07 12:24:11 · answer #1 · answered by CarolynJayne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take some over the counter pain meds like tylenol or advil. Keep the foot elevated so that the pressure of fluids doesn't increase the pain.
Did the doctor not give you instructions when he removed it?
Try some ice packs over the bandage to numb the area.
2006-10-07 12:18:29 · answer #2 · answered by Tempest88 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a product called "second skin" (available in drugstores). It covers the open wound yet allows breathing of the skin. Use this for a few days and then cover it w/regular bandages after applying anti-fungal (esp. if it was removed due to fungal infection) and antibiotic cream to prevent bacterial infection. The skin will toughen after awhile and the nail will start to grow back.
2006-10-07 12:19:27 · answer #3 · answered by Gwynneth Of Olwen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take some ibuprofen and soak your foot in warm water.
2006-10-07 12:32:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can soak your toe in epsom salts and warm water for about 15 minutes twice a day...that should help.
2006-10-07 12:18:36 · answer #5 · answered by geishagirl61 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋