Ingrowing and Thick toenails - Nail Problems Message Board

catwoman74 · 10-09-2008, 02:33 AM

why are my toe nails growing thick and constantly ingrowing however I cut them. I cant keep paying my chiropodist 35 pound a time to cut them for me but cant stand the frequent pain and discomfort and not being able to walk properly as a result. Please help.....

Marti · 10-09-2008, 06:20 AM

If painful recurring ingrown nails are a problem, the doctor can cut away a portion of the nail root to permanently remove the sides of the nail.

catwoman74 · 10-09-2008, 07:10 AM

Hi Mart,

I went to my GP, he just gave me some antibiotics to clear the infection. I then said to him that it was not going to stop it re-ocurring. Its a nightmare getting doctors to do anything. I thought as it was infected they would refer me to the hospital to get the nail taken off.

Marti · 10-09-2008, 06:26 PM

You need to see your PODIATRIST who specializes in problems of the feet. If the one you are currently seeing won't do anything, find someone else.