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