About a month ago I was running with shoes that were too tight. My toe became very red and swollen and that lasted for about 2 weeks. About a week ago I noticed that my nail was separating from the bed and now it has come completely off except for one side. I am so scared that it will not grow back. Has this happened to anyone else, will it grow back and if so, how long should it take? Someone had told me to glue it back on, wouldn't that mess up my skin underneath my nail if it does decide to grow back one day?? Thanks

DO NOT glue it back on! You could trap bacteria in the space and cause yourself an infection. Cut off as much of the nail as you can as soon as the nail bed isn't so sore. Keep the area clean and dry at all times and apply a little antibacterial ointment to the exposed nail bed.

The nail will replace itself, but it can take from 6 months to a year because the toenails grow VERY slow. The only time a nail will not grow is if you have had the root surgically removed.