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davidpdx

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27. I have the same problem in terms of think toenails

Reply to ellenrr (Original post)

Sun Jul 12, 2015, 08:51 AM

Jul 2015

I'm wondering if it is a hereditary thing? I sometimes try to cut the nail diagonal a bit to get it to break before cutting the length of the nail (I hope that makes sense) except you have to be really careful not to cut too far of course.

I'm not a senior, but landed in this group by accident playing with the touch screen and happened to see the topic.

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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