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ellenrr

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14. yes, an MRI shows more than x-rays. My MRI was ordered by my general practitioner -

Reply to blackcrow (Reply #13)

Sun Jan 4, 2015, 10:42 AM

Jan 2015

yeah, I probably made mine worse by walking, but some amount of walking has to be done.

When my pain was at the worst, I used those go-carts in the supermarket and big stores.
They made me feel self-conscious, but they are a god-send.

I couldn't have shopped without it.

after a while I stopped feeling self-conscious, and enjoyed the attention. Most people were very nice and helpful.
I used to say the thing should have a horn, I was always afraid of running someone over, but never did.

I could have used one yesterday. Went to museum. Pain was minimal, but sometimes I get so tired.

again I wish you good luck and a solution. Pain sucks!!

pls let me know how you do, if you feel like it.

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How do you cut thickened toenails? [View all] ellenrr Jan 2015 OP

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