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Ingrowing toenail

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tom69824
tom69824

ive had an ingrown toenail for the past month. it has swollen a bit, not a lot, so doc put me on antibiotics. theyre called flucloxacillin 500mg. ive taken them for 6 days now out of 7 and swelling has not gone but not gotten any bigger. I wont be able to see my doc until next tuesday so heres hoping it'll be ok up til then . im soaking it in warm water also. I can walk no problem. its not black. it looks normal aside from the swelling. any info most welcome..

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  • mrsmop
    mrsmop tom69824

    Posted

    Add salt to your water Tom, it helps if your toe is infected& hotter water might be more helpful, not too hot!

    You can always ask the advice of a Pharmacist too.

    Good luck

  • ptolemy
    ptolemy tom69824

    Posted

    Have you seen a podiatrist, I have found them much more knowledgable than doctors for ingrowing toenails.

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