Anyone know about toenail removal?

[Gabes_mommy]

My DH had a toe infection for over a year! He saw a few different doctors and nothing ever cleared it up. He finally got rid of it himself and I know one of the things that finally worked was using the bandaids that have antiobiotics built in on it every day. I'll try to remember to ask him what else he did and post it here, but I know he used the bandaids with antibiotics.

 

[npmommie]

I go to an internist and she absolutely would not give me Lamisil for a toe infection. She said that there is a high incident of it affecting the liver and was not worth the risk. She said that the fungal infection wouldn't really cause me any harm and using Lamisil wasn't worth the risk.

As for the person that mentioned laser surgery, what happens when you spend $1250 for the treatment and the infection still comes back -- 85% isn't 100% and that's a pretty expensive option. Ouch!

Important information about Lamisil

Before using Lamisil, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, or an autoimmune disorder such as lupus or psoriasis.
Take this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Lamisil will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu. Some people taking Lamisil have developed severe liver damage leading to liver transplant or death. It is not clear whether Lamisil actually caused the liver damage in these patients. In most cases, the patient had a serious medical condition before taking Lamisil.

Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of liver damage, such as nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). These events can occur whether or not you have ever had liver problems before.

To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your blood may need to be tested on a regular basis. Your liver function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

I bolded part of that statement about Lamisil

when I prescribe Lamisil I always check bloodwork for liver function first, then while the patient is taking the lamisil and again when they finish.
for most healthy people with no pre existing health conditions lamisil is safe.

OP see the Podiatrist, there are treatment options for this.

 

[Boo'sMom]

I didn't read all the response, but my son had both of his big toenails removed because of nasty recurring infected ingrown nails. He's glad he had the surgery, but it was the beginning of snowboard season, and he did not board for about 4 weeks....it was too painful, and the doctor recommended he avoid it.