ToesHE

Hi candyrel, ingrown toenails, ouch, you poor thing :-(

Some people cut a V shape in the centre of the toe to take the pressure of the side where it is ingrowing, but I am not so sure, I think its more of an old wives tale.
Here is a link that gives you some ideas on self help, I would most definitely recommend a soak in warm water with Epsom salt added, soak for 20 minutes and then bend the soft nail out of the nail bed.
http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00111.html

But please, please, PLEASE watch this condition, any signs of an infection or pus, you go straight to the doctor or A&E, you do not wait for even half a day, I know 4 people who had to have their big toe amputated through getting a bone infection as a result of an ingrown toenail and only one of these people was a diabetic.

I hope you get better soon.

Karen

I do this quite regularly,last time the chiropodist did it cold I nearly passed out!!I soak my feet for about half an hour in hot water and Dettol then ease the nail out.

The nurse can't help you but a chiropodist may well be able to.

Make an appt with your NHS one and if necessary go privately. It's not worth the agony not to.