[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by starflyte1

Can someone recommend someone who is especially good at pedicures and an ingrown toe nail?

I thought I was going to a really good place, but suddenly after 3 years, I have an ingrown nail, that may have been caused by a poor pedicure.

Dr Shannon Floyd.

[starflyte1]

I guess it is time to tell why I don't want to go to a podiatrist. Over many years, I have heard how very painful the numbing shots are. I am ok at the dermatologist but the thought of a needle under my nail scares me. I am totally against pain.

I know that I may have to grow up and go, but really don't want to.

I do appreciate all of the replies. I thank you for your time.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by starflyte1

I guess it is time to tell why I don't want to go to a podiatrist. Over many years, I have heard how very painful the numbing shots are. I am ok at the dermatologist but the thought of a needle under my nail scares me. I am totally against pain.

I know that I may have to grow up and go, but really don't want to.

I do appreciate all of the replies. I thank you for your time.

No one (at least no one who knows what they're doing) will put a "needle under your nail"...

The injection is at the base of the toe, where it joins the foot, the area where the skin is loose and there is plenty of room for the volume of anesthetic to expand... Minimal discomfort...

That said, I've had a few patients come to see me who were previously treated in the ER, and yes, they were injected under the nail...

I made a special trip to the ER (the director was a friend) to show them the CORRECT way to numb a toe...

Since then, they just sent them all to me...

[Barborv]

You should NEVER let a nail salon dig in or cut anything other than shortening the nail. This could lead to infection, or ongoing problems.

[RedChariot]

Originally Posted by Villages Kahuna

Dr. Michael Casteel, podiatrist. (352-674-8700). He has office hours both in the Brownwood and Spanish Springs Villages Health Specialty Centers.

Recently discovered Dr. Casteel. Excellent. Go to him!!

[starflyte1]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Not retired... Just very efficient with my time...
I could fix it in 15 minutes...

You have been very helpful. Thank you. BUT, I believe you are in DC.

Can you, or someone, recommend a podiatrist to treat an ingrown nail who is gentle located in or close to Lady Lake?

[Peazoup]

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy

Dr Shannon Floyd.

Mary at Diamond Nail & Spa next to Target. She took care of my ingrown toenail.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by starflyte1

You have been very helpful. Thank you. BUT, I believe you are in DC.

Can you, or someone, recommend a podiatrist to treat an ingrown nail who is gentle located in or close to Lady Lake?

Sorry, but I don't know enough about the local docs to do so...

I'd go with a recommendation from a satisfied patient...

[TedfromGA]

Originally Posted by starflyte1

Can someone recommend someone who is especially good at pedicures and an ingrown toe nail?

I thought I was going to a really good place, but suddenly after 3 years, I have an ingrown nail, that may have been caused by a poor pedicure.

Ted’s wife is replying:

My foot doctor suggested taking a very small piece of cotton and place it under the corner of the nail that is ingrown, this will lift the nail up just enough to relieve the pain. Leave the cotton in place and allow the nail to grow and trim straight across. When getting a pedicure in the future do not allow the tech to trim the nail too short to avoid the problem going forward.

[La lamy]

Originally Posted by starflyte1

I guess it is time to tell why I don't want to go to a podiatrist. Over many years, I have heard how very painful the numbing shots are. I am ok at the dermatologist but the thought of a needle under my nail scares me. I am totally against pain.

I know that I may have to grow up and go, but really don't want to.

I do appreciate all of the replies. I thank you for your time.

I never had a shot for ingrown nail, but yes it is painful. Good luck, the pain is worth it to be freed of them.

[RobinM]

Originally Posted by Villages Kahuna

Dr. Michael Casteel, podiatrist. (352-674-8700). He has office hours both in the Brownwood and Spanish Springs Villages Health Specialty Centers.

I just saw Dr. Casteel and he was wonderful. But he said he’s going on paternity leave sometime soon. Might try to see him soon or wait a while.

[Roron123]

Go to a Podiatrist

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by La lamy

I never had a shot for ingrown nail, but yes it is painful. Good luck, the pain is worth it to be freed of them.

So, you've never had a shot for an ingrown nail, but you know it's painful?

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by starflyte1

can someone recommend someone who is especially good at pedicures and an ingrown toe nail?

I thought i was going to a really good place, but suddenly after 3 years, i have an ingrown nail, that may have been caused by a poor pedicure.

i used tri county podiatry for both toes. They numb with freeze spray then a few quick injections to totally numb. I guarantee you keeping the ingrown will cause you far more pain aggregately with procrastination than dealing with it
buck up.

[NancyLee]

Originally Posted by starflyte1

I guess it is time to tell why I don't want to go to a podiatrist. Over many years, I have heard how very painful the numbing shots are. I am ok at the dermatologist but the thought of a needle under my nail scares me. I am totally against pain.

I know that I may have to grow up and go, but really don't want to.

I do appreciate all of the replies. I thank you for your time.

I had that needle into the end of my big toe, and I nearly levitated right off the table, Pain level from one to ten?--that was a twelve! That will never happen to me again. They will have to knock me out first.