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clydefrand

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6. Maybe you should try

Reply to ellenrr (Original post)

Thu Jan 1, 2015, 11:05 AM

Jan 2015

hand strengthening exercises.

I'm 80 and have thick toe nails. I use a regular toe nail clipper (not the little finger nail clippers).
A couple nails are trying to 'in grow', and I use nail scissors for those. Not easy, but better than going to a dr. to have them done.

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I've got a big problem- thick toenails! [View all] ellenrr Jan 2015 OP

I used a Dremal tool until I had them removed. dwilso40641 Jan 2015 #1

Wow, that's a serious tool. ellenrr Jan 2015 #2

I also know someone who uses a Dremel. silverweb Jan 2015 #5

thanks, the the picture you sent ellenrr Jan 2015 #9

I had them removed dwilso40641 Jan 2015 #23

did your podiatrit use a laser? riversedge Jan 2015 #3

no, he cut them with a clipper, it was so close ellenrr Jan 2015 #7

Find a podiatrist who uses a laser tool.. riversedge Jan 2015 #10

thanks, nt ellenrr Jan 2015 #12

No dwilso40641 Jan 2015 #24

I had that problem &.... Little Star Jan 2015 #4

Maybe you should try clydefrand Jan 2015 #6

haha, ellenrr Jan 2015 #8

Try anything with tea tree oil in it alfie Jan 2015 #11

I don't have a fungus. nt ellenrr Jan 2015 #14

Are u sure u don't have toenail fungus? newfie11 Jan 2015 #13

oh. no, I don't think so. I have no symptoms of a fungus, ellenrr Jan 2015 #15

The reason I ask newfie11 Jan 2015 #16

The only symptoms are thick, white/cream colored nails. alfie Jan 2015 #18

That is the only symptom newfie11 Jan 2015 #21

Thickened nails are a symptom of fungus.... Little Star Jan 2015 #22

My sister had this problem RandiFan1290 Jan 2015 #17

Thanks; may try this. elleng Jan 2015 #25

Baking soda! It cheaper and doesn't smell... It is about the pH... 4139 Jan 2015 #28

Thanks elleng Jan 2015 #29

treat yourself to a mani-pedi regularly? mopinko Jan 2015 #19

if you have toenail fungus a manicurist is NOT VanillaRhapsody Jan 2015 #30

That is a problem most of us will experience as we age. Runningdawg Jan 2015 #20

Oh, yes, the wonderful benefits of having a lot of birthdays Warpy Jan 2015 #26

thanks, I was worried about big toe. OH the joys of aging-- ellenrr Jan 2015 #31

I use a very small pair is wire cutter... Probably similAr to 4139 Jan 2015 #27

vinegar soak -- good ellenrr Jan 2015 #32