Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 In a message dated 8/11/01 1:33:32 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 1929@... writes: > Guess I am off to the docs tomorrow because it seems to be > spreading. > ---------------- My thoughts will be with you. Best wishes. in Seattle...T2 Lowcarb WOE/WOL Glucophage 1000 Twice Daily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 , how good is " pretty good " ? Around 100 most of the time? An A1c of 6 or less? It could be an internal infection, and your immune system could be compromised by your dm. Didn't the doc tell you what the cause is? Seeing the doc again sounds like a good idea. Barb > Has anyone had to have their toe nails removed from the diabetes? I had 3 > removed on Thursday and just wondered when this pain will go away. I also > get boils (skin infections) and I have one that won't go away and my numbers > are pretty good. Guess I am off to the docs tomorrow because it seems to be > spreading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 I have reports of the toe doc removing nailss where they have this thick nail fungus. It seems like there is very little you can do about it. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 ---I had a half a nail removed a couple of weeks ago. Some kind of infection had set in and he removed part of the nail to get to the infected part. It hurt more from where the needle went in the back of the toe than from where he removed it. Can't say I had any pain hardly once the nail was removed. I have nails that tend to be ingrown on the big toes so I go every 5 weeks to have them done. These did that before I was diabetic. But this infection was not caused by an ingrown nail but some kind of fungus. Never had that before. Don't know if its a diabetic thing or not but every ailment seems to be! That's the first thing the doctors say, this happened because you are diabetic. I am tired of hearing it. Like why do people without diabetes get sick? What do they blame that on? Are you soaking your foot? I had to soak mine twice a day and I also had antibiotics to take. madge In diabetes_int@y..., 1929@a... wrote: > Has anyone had to have their toe nails removed from the diabetes? I had 3 > removed on Thursday and just wondered when this pain will go away. I also > get boils (skin infections) and I have one that won't go away and my numbers > are pretty good. Guess I am off to the docs tomorrow because it seems to be > spreading. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 One of my toenails has a dent, not a smooth one but like a car dent. It was finally diagnosed with a fungus, and I'm having to apply cream TWICE A DAY to all my toenails! I've read that if they get thick, filing them down is a good part of treatment, along with the cream or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 ---Best see the Dr. with that then. I used the epsom salt also and the ointment as well as oral antibiotics. My foot Dr. has really been after me to watch the sugar. At 280 I am sleeping. This disease is a lot of work. I am really trying to keep one step ahead of it, no easy task. Is there a way to keep the sugar from going as high as 280 after eating? I have been that high before and I find now that I have cut back and exercising after meals, I am not doing that. It stays in the 100's. I am trying a lot of new food also and changing a lot of things. I know you can't exercise with a sore foot. But maybe after you are healed up you will be able to do more, even ride the bike if possible. I picked mine up at a church sale for $10.00. Madge In diabetes_int@y..., 1929@a... wrote: > No antibotics. I am soaking them in epsam salt with is terribly painful > because basically it is 3 open wounds and the salt is a killer. I am keeping > them bandaged and with antibotic ointment. Today is the 3rd day and still > painful to walk. I am more worried about this new boil I have. I have > tried boil ease for pain and Icthammal (which looks like tar) and is suppose > to bring boils, splinters, etc. right out. Well that didnt work so just pure > pain. Usually my boils flare up and go right aways. > > My H1C is 6.9 My numbers are at 100 except after I eat then they are between > 140-280's. Depending. > > > dx 6/8/2001 > prinivil, Lopid, glucophage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2001 Report Share Posted August 11, 2001 ---After the foot dr. removed part of my nail due to a fungus he gave me samples of Gordochom which is applied to the toe nail area with a Q tip. This is supposed to help prevent the fungus from coming back. We'll see. I cannot read the small print for the ingredients. Have to find the magnifying glass if anyone wants to know anything else about it. Madge In diabetes_int@y..., E Levy <designnut@h...> wrote: > I have reports of the toe doc removing nailss where they have this thick > nail fungus. It seems like there is very little you can do about it. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2001 Report Share Posted August 12, 2001 In a message dated 01-08-11 16:33:18 EDT, you write: << also get boils (skin infections) and I have one that won't go away and my numbers are pretty good. Guess I am off to the docs tomorrow because it seems to be spreading. >> This sort of thing often indicates a Staph infection - ask your doc about it. And the non-healing is a diabetic thing, although if your numbers are good it could be because of Staph - especially if it's spreading.. Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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