Guest guest Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 , I am so sorry you are having this problem " come back to haunt you. " I would never advise anyone to do the following, but my brother once watched a doctor deal with his ingrown toenail, and, for some reason, decided this was a simple thing to do -- so after that, when he had another ingrown toenail, he did exactly what he had watched the doctor do the first time. This give me something between the creeps and chills just to think about -- but " to each his own, " and may my fearless sib never give himself an infection or worse . . . You could try doing a search online for that extra-long toenail clippers -- actually a little scissors. It was in a catalogue from either Carol(e?) or [Dr.?]Leonard [something}, the latter a catalogue of items especially for people with " bad feet. " We still get these catalogues which come for a former occupant of our building or our apartment. They are printed in gaudy colors and are full of all kinds of interesting and amusing items at pretty cheap prices, usually -- some " As Seen On TV " and others I have never even heard of or imagined. The l-o-o-n-g -handled scissors shaped for toenails looked especially useful and usable. The shipping and handling might be a pain, but I do not know, not having ordered from either place as yet. Wish I could be of more specific help . . . > > I know that this subject was visited fairly indepthly not to long > ago. But, I am once again faced with an ingrown toe nail because I > just can't get at my nails to cut them. I can't afford the option of > getting a pedicure, but I would love to have that option. In October > I had to have my toe numbed and the nail removed. At that time the > doctor decided to not use the option to keep the nail from growing > back so here I am again just six months later with the same problem > and I didn't enjoy the fix the last time. So, I am asking if anyone > else has had this problem and what they did to fix it. Also, has > anyone found an at home solution to getting their nails cut? I don't > have any other adults in the house so I don't have anyone to rely on > for help there. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 Maybe you should take your new clippers into the nurse. She might have some good advice on how to use them properly so you won't get another ingrown nail. Or it might be a chance for her to learn something new. Llweyn Re: Cutting Toe Nails Hi Joyce, I will be more than happy to let you know how they work. The nurse at the doctor's office who is taking care of my toe told me that she would be clipping my toe nails for me to help me prevent this problem. I am going to test drive my new nail cutters when I get it though, since it is on it's way I may as well see how it works. I hope I wont need more surgery either and I plan to avoid it if at all possible. > > The extra long toe nail clipper is in the last Dr. > > Leonard's catalogue. The catalogue # is 21661. It's > > called " Easy Grip Scissors " . The price is $6.99. You > > can call them at 1-800 785-0880 or order online at > > wwww.drleoards.com > > > > Good luck. > > > > Michele > > > > > > > > __________________________________ > > Messenger > > Show us what our next emoticon should look like. Join the fun. > > http://www.advision.webevents./emoticontest > > > > > > Support for scoliosis-surgery veterans with Harrington Rod Malalignment Syndrome. Not medical advice. Group does not control ads or endorse any advertised products. > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 , That is great the nurse agreed to clip your toenails. Mine are so long the curl under, except for the big toes. I could go to the foot doctor and he would cut them for a $25 copay. I'm not ready for that yet. I can't even shave my legs and here it is summer time. In the past I wore shorts all summer. It's going to be quite an adjustment. Have you ever heard of laser surgery to remove hair permanently? Joyce Re: Cutting Toe Nails Hi Joyce, I will be more than happy to let you know how they work. The nurse at the doctor's office who is taking care of my toe told me that she would be clipping my toe nails for me to help me prevent this problem. I am going to test drive my new nail cutters when I get it though, since it is on it's way I may as well see how it works. I hope I wont need more surgery either and I plan to avoid it if at all possible. > > The extra long toe nail clipper is in the last Dr. > > Leonard's catalogue. The catalogue # is 21661. It's > > called " Easy Grip Scissors " . The price is $6.99. You > > can call them at 1-800 785-0880 or order online at > > wwww.drleoards.com > > > > Good luck. > > > > Michele > > > > > > > > __________________________________ > > Messenger > > Show us what our next emoticon should look like. Join the fun. > > http://www.advision.webevents./emoticontest > > > > > > Support for scoliosis-surgery veterans with Harrington Rod Malalignment Syndrome. Not medical advice. Group does not control ads or endorse any advertised products. > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 Hi Joyce, I feel pretty honored that they nurse offered to help me out that way too. I love going to this clinic, I walk in and everyone who works there knows my name and asks how I am doing, how my parents are and how my daughter is. It is really wonderful. I had all of my pre op work done there for my last two surgeries and when I came in after each surgery they all gathered around and started asking questions. Of course I loved the attention. Yes, I have heard of the laser hair removal, and I have also heard it takes a few treatments and is really expensive. I would love to take that option because I can't shave my legs either, but I do the best I can with it and wear my shorts proudly. I love summer and I am not going to allow something like my back to keep me from enjoying it. I do have this attitude problem that goes something like this, If you don't like how I look, don't look at me. And I am happy to tell people this if they have a rude comment to make towards me. I can be so awful sometimes. ;-) > > > The extra long toe nail clipper is in the last Dr. > > > Leonard's catalogue. The catalogue # is 21661. It's > > > called " Easy Grip Scissors " . The price is $6.99. You > > > can call them at 1-800 785-0880 or order online at > > > wwww.drleoards.com > > > > > > Good luck. > > > > > > Michele > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________ > > > Messenger > > > Show us what our next emoticon should look like. Join the fun. > > > http://www.advision.webevents./emoticontest > > > > > > > > > > > > Support for scoliosis-surgery veterans with Harrington Rod > Malalignment Syndrome. Not medical advice. Group does not control > ads or endorse any advertised products. > > > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > ----------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2005 Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 , I think the reason you get so much attention when you go to the clinic is because of your optimistic personality. I bet they love to see you coming. From what I have noticed from your posts, you aren't going to let anyone or anything rain on your parade. I have learned a lot on this list from people like you. Joyce E Re: Cutting Toe Nails Hi Joyce, I feel pretty honored that they nurse offered to help me out that way too. I love going to this clinic, I walk in and everyone who works there knows my name and asks how I am doing, how my parents are and how my daughter is. It is really wonderful. I had all of my pre op work done there for my last two surgeries and when I came in after each surgery they all gathered around and started asking questions. Of course I loved the attention. Yes, I have heard of the laser hair removal, and I have also heard it takes a few treatments and is really expensive. I would love to take that option because I can't shave my legs either, but I do the best I can with it and wear my shorts proudly. I love summer and I am not going to allow something like my back to keep me from enjoying it. I do have this attitude problem that goes something like this, If you don't like how I look, don't look at me. And I am happy to tell people this if they have a rude comment to make towards me. I can be so awful sometimes. ;-) > > > The extra long toe nail clipper is in the last Dr. > > > Leonard's catalogue. The catalogue # is 21661. It's > > > called " Easy Grip Scissors " . The price is $6.99. You > > > can call them at 1-800 785-0880 or order online at > > > wwww.drleoards.com > > > > > > Good luck. > > > > > > Michele > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________ > > > Messenger > > > Show us what our next emoticon should look like. Join the fun. > > > http://www.advision.webevents./emoticontest > > > > > > > > > > > > Support for scoliosis-surgery veterans with Harrington Rod > Malalignment Syndrome. Not medical advice. Group does not control > ads or endorse any advertised products. > > > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > ----------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 Thank you Joyce, that was very kind of you. > > > > The extra long toe nail clipper is in the last Dr. > > > > Leonard's catalogue. The catalogue # is 21661. It's > > > > called " Easy Grip Scissors " . The price is $6.99. You > > > > can call them at 1-800 785-0880 or order online at > > > > wwww.drleoards.com > > > > > > > > Good luck. > > > > > > > > Michele > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________ > > > > Messenger > > > > Show us what our next emoticon should look like. Join the > fun. > > > > http://www.advision.webevents./emoticontest > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Support for scoliosis-surgery veterans with Harrington Rod > > Malalignment Syndrome. Not medical advice. Group does not > control > > ads or endorse any advertised products. > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- ---- > ---- > > ----------- > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 I just didn't know if after hip replacement I could lift my leg high enough to do it without popping the hip out of place. My information booklet says no crossing ankles or legs. That you have to maintain the hips/legs uncrossed. Thanks In a message dated 9/11/2011 4:07:33 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, maryanne.waspe1@... writes: Gayle, I have had both hips replaced and a knee and both shoulders, I don't have any trouble cutting my own toe nails. it probably took about 3 months or so before I could. having said that I do prefer to get them done at the salon as they do a nice job of polish etc... -- Re: Re: Quadricepsplasty I have a question how does a person do their own toe nails and feet when their knees or hips have limited mobility. This is one of my questions for after my up coming hip surgery. Any hints? Gayle in Calif. In a message dated 9/9/2011 11:11:35 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, bodyphysics@... writes: For those who may not know, fusion means that the bones were allowed to grow together around the joint. This gives bones stability and joining where they were formerly mobile. For a joint that has no cartilage or from a traumatic injury, this was a technique used to give back function without pain. Alisa Curry PT DPT Site Moderator [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Be your own advocate! The best patient is an informed patient! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Be your own advocate! The best patient is an informed patient! Groups Links ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1392 / Virus Database: 1520/3891 - Release Date: 09/11/11 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Be your own advocate! The best patient is an informed patient! Groups Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 oh if yiou are a new hip replacement patient you be VERY sure to follow all the rules you are told about how limit positioning of your replaced hip leg. Do you have to take your preventative antibioic if you go to a salon or for podiatric tnail trimming? I think i did take mine because of my knowing my recent bad left foot and leg recnt history. L > > I just didn't know if after hip replacement I could lift my leg high enough > to do it without popping the hip out of place. My information booklet > says no crossing ankles or legs. That you have to maintain the hips/legs > uncrossed. > Thanks > > > In a message dated 9/11/2011 4:07:33 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > maryanne.waspe1@... writes: > > Gayle, I have had both hips replaced and a knee and both shoulders, > I don't have any trouble cutting my own toe nails. > it probably took about 3 months or so before I could. > having said that I do prefer to get them done at the salon as they do a > nice > job > of polish etc... > > > > > > > -- Re: Re: Quadricepsplasty > > I have a question how does a person do their own toe nails and feet when > their knees or hips have limited mobility. This is one of my questions > for > after my up coming hip surgery. > Any hints? > Gayle in Calif. > > > In a message dated 9/9/2011 11:11:35 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > bodyphysics@... writes: > > For those who may not know, fusion means that the bones were allowed to > grow together around the joint. This gives bones stability and joining > where > they were formerly mobile. For a joint that has no cartilage or from a > traumatic injury, this was a technique used to give back function without > pain. > > Alisa Curry PT DPT > Site Moderator > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Be your own advocate! The best patient is an informed patient! > Groups Links > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Be your own advocate! The best patient is an informed patient! > Groups Links > > > > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1392 / Virus Database: 1520/3891 - Release Date: 09/11/11 > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Be your own advocate! The best patient is an informed patient! > Groups Links > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 In a message dated 9/11/2011 6:57:13 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, leecaroler@... writes: just didn't know if after hip replacement I could lift my leg high enough > to do it without popping the hip out of place. My information booklet > says no crossing ankles or legs. That you have to maintain the hips/legs > uncrossed I am on Medicare and it pays the DR for toe nail cutting. My foot DR cut most of my toe nails off as he said I have a fungus under the nails. I can go to a local shop (not a DR) and they cut my toenails for $20 and don't take them off to the bone. My toenails grew back with worse toenail fungus than before. I tried T-Tree oil and Oil of Oregano. They caused water blisters to form on my toes. I also tried Clotrimazole cream, didn't help. Now I dilute the T-Tree oil by 4 parts olive oil and one part T-Tree oil and I am trying my zapper for Candida yeast. I also have a history of high uric acid (gout) but they say uric acid is not made in my body, yeast makes it. I am also taking oil of oregano by capsule to kill internal yeast After doing water exercises I know cut my own toenails Brickey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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