Will I be able to work after nail removal?
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I had 2 ingrown toe nails removed about 2 years ago. I did not have the whole nail removed the doctor under local just cut down the sides of the nail. I had to have dressings on them for a week and changed twice by a nurse twice in that week. I was a lifeguard at the time and I would not have dreamt of working. The pain was bearable when at rest. Just a dull achey throbbing pain. It became worse when i walked on it. I did not go back to work till the dressings came off. \n\nIt really depends on what your pain tolerance is. I guess i have a low threshold. Though the other reason was becasue i dont think i could have done my job properly if i did have to make a rescue.\n\nHope this helps. I would take at least a day off as the local takes about 4-5 hours to wear off and it is amazing how hard it is to walk with numb toes!!!\n\nHope this helps!
194159
Did you go to a foot specialist or just a doctor? No, I;m not a doc, but I thought my experience might help you.\nI had to have an ingrown toenail removed once. But to go to \na doctor, was a mistake that was made twice. Whatever he injected into me that was supposed to be pain killer, didn't kill the pain. After the second time of this mistake,\nmy parents took me to a foot specialist. They had my my mother prepare a special solution in which I was to place my foot, one a day, after the removal was successful. I was, eventually, able to walk normal, again.
459175
I know someone who has.  The actual operation isn't painful as you are heavily drugged.  Painkillers are given to you after the operation.  The afternath is painful, but doesn't last long. I would take 2 weeks off of work.  Do it though, because in the long run, you'll be thankful!
839693
I had 4 of the tendons on my hand severed!  Boy, that was not funny....I went to therapy for six months, and then I got Silly Putty, and a medium-hard ball.  I would work it whenever.....now I am fine.  Of course that was a while back, but I am up to speed on everything (actually was 2 years after the accident).  WORK IT!!\nYou can also try, screwing and unscrewing bottle caps, buttoning clothes, anything that MOVES your thumb in coordination with other fingers.\nGood Luck!
826858
I've had similar problems, not that I didn't have the money, just that I didn't want to spend the money on a doctor cutting on my foot. I had a bad one that went on for several months, soaking it and trying to fix it myself, until finally one day it hurt so bad I couldn't walk on it. I used some Peroxide to wash and clean it and then slowly started working with a small pair of scissors, the kind most women have for whatever they use them for lol, to move then end of the nail up out of the place that hurts...it took a while and it was painful at times, but as soon as I got it worked up and could break it off, it felt sooo much better. I know this isn't the safest or healthiest way, but if you keep everything clean and sterile it wouldn't hurt. I fixed mine and it's not bothered me for over 4 months now. Hope this helps a little.
788880
Keep your thumb loosely covered with gauze to keep it as clean and dry as possible.  The nail may or may not come off.   I've lost a finger nail and a toe nail.  They both grew back.  let it come off on its own.  Don't pull it off.
955867
well ur nails might be week and need some protein ..why dont u look into that
441444
After one week you should have had more recovery than you have had.  There is a risk of infection with any invasive procedure but from what you say, it doesn't sound like it.  I'm sure you'll mention this when you hear from the doctor and you'll have your answer.
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In sharing the same experience a few times, I empathize with your pain and concerns.\n   "A long time" would be pretty accurate, as I never counted the days, and the growth will offer pain in every time you bump it for awhile.\n\n   On a lighter note and please don't take offense,,, It will grow back, in fact our hair and nails are two things that continue to grow for a period even after death.\n\n   Now the light note, Ya can't keep chewin on that toenail and expect it ta grow back as quick as if ya left it alone,,,smiles.\n\nGood healing wishes to you.\nRev. Steven
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when i was 6 years old my toe nails was remove bec. of accident...\nhow long it  hurt u.....?as long as u move ur feet it will hurt....\nwell ur nail will grow  soon but it will take a month to fully grow....\ni suggest u eat jelly ace...it will help ur nails to grow faster...
12640
none, but it will seem like the fingernails and hair will due to the skin becoming tighter due to moisture loss. So the skin pulls back to show more of the nail bed and hail folicle.
66992
Go out and spoil yourself with a really nice manicure.  This has worked for a lot of people because you dont want to ruin something that you just spend a LOT of money for.  Try it and see what happens.  Good luck.
352827
Use a nail file after cutting nails.
1014851
DO NOT pry, peel, bite, etc. the acrylic nails. Yes, these suggestions will get the nail off, but guess what? You will have no more natural nails! If you do, they may be sensitive, peeled, and basically crap that you will have to grow out to be normal again.\n\nThe acetone suggestions are great. BUT, instead of soaking your whole hand in a bowl of it, you should do this:\n\nGet some tinfoil and cotton balls along with the acetone (either pure or remover with acetone in it. Pure is best and can be found at most beauty supply stores). Soak the cotton balls in the acetone and then place the cotton balls on each of your fingers (one hand at a time probably so the other is workable). Then, wrap a square of tinfoil as tightly as possible over the cotton ball on each finger. Keep these there for 20-30 mins until the acrylic softens and gets mushy (but do NOT peek if it hasn't been long enough, otherwise the acrylic will dry all over again once the air hits and the process will start over). After they have softened, you should be able to "slide" or "push" the acrylics off with an orange stick or something like it, without damaging your nail beds!! Other methods can rip off your nail beds, cause infection and overall be very painful. The only other step with this method is to make sure you still use a good hand moisturizer afterwards, as the acetone is very drying. \n\nI just found all of this out after going to a salon to get my old nails taken off and having them PRYED off by the Tech. there. I didn't think this was the only way people could possibly take off their nails, so I did a little research. We do NOT have to sacrifice our natural nail health for enhancements! If you ever go to a salon and they pry your old nails off, I suggest you ask them to stop and leave to find a place that will preserve your nail health!\n\nAlso, beware of the scams associated with acrylics. "Solar" is very popular in relation to acrylics, but it is really an original brand of acrylics. I'm not sure of the exact difference in quality between that brand and "other" acrylic brands, but "Solar" nails are not a special service, so do not pay a ridiculous amount more for these nails. Also, make sure that the chemicals your salon uses are in original containers (not hand-labeled). They may be the same substance with a different name to trick you into paying more AND you need to watch out for harmful chemicals (like MMA you can read about in my listed source) that are cheaper for salons but less healthy for you.\n\nAnd never settle if someone at a salon pricks or cuts you while doing your nails with whatever piece of equipment (an obvious doing or one that you point out) and ignores it! I also had burning in a hangnail when I had my nails done but the tech. didn't even realize the chemical going into my cuticle - I thought it was just something I had to deal with, assuming they knew what they were doing. Find legitimate salons (also able to be searched at my listed source) and go by the motto found there: Acrylics don't harm nails, bad techs do!
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When our son was in middle school he had the very same surgery on both toes. Three weeks later he was wearing hiking boots on a Boy Scout trek and back packing up the side of a mountain. The skin under where the toenails used to be is tender right now because it's used to being protected by the toenail, and suddenly the toenail's not there. It will take a few days for the skin to toughen up a little. It will get better rather quickly. I know it won't seem quick to you, but it will be over soon.
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If you did this yesterday the bleeding under the nail has stopped by now. (unless you are on blood thinners for some reason in which case you need to go to the ER). The nail will continue to get darker and so may the toe. It will be no different than anyother bruise and it will change colors as it resolves. Yes your nail will probably fall off.\nPutting a hole in the nail at this time probably won't do anything. You need to do that while it is still actively bleeding or just after. It is to release the blood collection thereby  releasing the pressure. But since it happened yesterday the blood is already coagulated so it will not come out it just has to be reabsorbed.\nPersonally I would soak the foot a couple times a day for 20 minutes or so in warm water or use a heating pad a couple times a day. The heat will increase the circulation  in the area and help to breakdown the collection of blood. Don't soak your feet longer than this though because you can do damage to the skin and cause other problems for yourself.\nWhen the nail falls off, you  won't need to do anything. The nail bed underneath will already be hardened because of the separation of the nail bed and nail so it shouldn't be painful either. Do keep the nail trimmed as it starts to loosen so it doesn't catch on shoes or socks or even towels. If you catch the end of the nail and pull it off before it is ready it will hurt when it happens and will continue to hurt for a while after.\nHope this helps\nK
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After you are fully recovered you should be able to do any job you wish,however,remember you will be on immunosuppresants that lower your resistance so you would want to stay out of crowds.