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In reply to the discussion: How do you cut thickened toenails? [View all]
 

blackcrow

(156 posts)
8. nail scizzors
Sat Jan 3, 2015, 08:25 AM
Jan 2015

I've tried several things with my not very thickened toenails. I had thought my Swiss Army Knife scissors would be best, but a nail scissors actually beat them. I have two nail scissors, bought I have no idea where over the years. One is a wimp and the other works well.

Maybe you need a better podiatrist. Or would it help to caution him about too short first?

I would have no ethical problem myself asking for Medicare to cover this. There's a big difference between getting stuff done to make your life manageable and some fraud operation raking in millions for no good purpose.

What about a home health aide for an hour a month? She could help with other stuff as well. I think they make minimum wage.

About that torn meniscus, can nothing be done about it, or is the fix too expensive? I ask because I trashed my hip doing physical therapy that was supposed to improve fitness and now they say part of the problem may be a torn cartilage. Looking on the web for that, torn meniscus showed up, so I assume it is the same thing in a different place. I can't get anyone to take this seriously enough to do anything to find out what's actually going on, and the thing is like a knife in my hip every 20 feet or so.

With difficulty. Nail clippers only thing I use. elleng Jan 2015 #1
wish I could get someone to come clip my nails. nt ellenrr Jan 2015 #4
Another way is to make the toe nail thinner. This can easily be done by using a file. (Be sure Cal33 Jun 2015 #23
Hey Ellen....About 20 years onecent Jan 2015 #2
Ok, I'll try mineral oil I think I have some , also vinegar. nt ellenrr Jan 2015 #5
I treat meself to a pedicure every few months - not frequently enough really. No Vested Interest Jan 2015 #3
it is true, if you say your toes hurt, medicare will cover, ellenrr Jan 2015 #6
Ugh nt No Vested Interest Jan 2015 #7
For diabetics, medicare covers podiatrist visits every 6 weeks. Divernan Apr 2015 #21
nail scizzors blackcrow Jan 2015 #8
Thanks for yr feed-back. I'm so sorry you have this painful problem--- ellenrr Jan 2015 #10
MRI blackcrow Jan 2015 #13
yes, an MRI shows more than x-rays. My MRI was ordered by my general practitioner - ellenrr Jan 2015 #14
stress fracture blackcrow Jan 2015 #19
I'm also 67, so can relate. Check with your local beauty college to see if they train pedicurists... Hekate Jan 2015 #9
thank you for yr feed-back, and that is a good idea about a college for podiatry. ellenrr Jan 2015 #11
oh, I misread yr post. You said beauty college....nt ellenrr Jan 2015 #12
I see a podiatrist every 2 months or so. He uses a grinder of sorts, something like a RKP5637 Jan 2015 #15
thanks. nt ellenrr Jan 2015 #16
A relative of mine had to trim her nails with a commercial grade rasp. Paper Roses Jan 2015 #17
Has anyone used this? ellenrr Jan 2015 #18
I've used Miracle of Aloe (brand) Toenail Soft LiberalElite Jan 2015 #20
My nail salon does lots of older people's basic pedicures, including me. CTyankee May 2015 #22
I find a nice application of coconut oil makes my nails look and feel young again Peregrine Took Jun 2015 #24
You might have toe nail fungus. If you do good luck. Any way, try Tree tea oil demosincebirth Jul 2015 #25
reply ellenrr Jul 2015 #26
I have the same problem in terms of think toenails davidpdx Jul 2015 #27
I have an electric pedicure kit that I've purchased many years question everything Jul 2015 #28
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