JudoMom Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I've got an infection on my toe. It appears to be like an ingrown toenail, but I don't see where it actually is an ingrown toenail. I was kicked on the toe a few weeks ago while practicing Judo and it split the nail in the middle, so I'm thinking I must have cut it weird or something. It's red, warm, and hurts next to the nail on my big toe. Yesterday I noticed the redness had spread around my nail a bit (instead of just on the side it went halfway around the top of my nail). Here's the gross part--last night it was leaking a bit of yellowish puss. Go ahead and say "EEWWW" :ack2:! Is this something that will heal itself? I showed it to dh and he said I should go to the doctor (which he never says), but going will mean taking all 5 boys with me :svengo:. If I went I would tack on talking to the doctor about a cough I've got, pain in my foot, and my sore thumbs. So, what do you think? Should I go to the doctor? If not, what would proper home care be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Go. DH's boss had to have his (toenail, not toe :lol:) surgically removed a few weeks ago and he wouldn't wish that on anyone apparently. And i do the same thing - tack on extras. The heat, puss and redness are what say go. You don't want some other stuff to get in there and it to turn ugly you know? :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Go to the Doctor! If Dh thinks it's worth it then go. If there are other things to talk about there's another reason to go. Take care of yourself. Find a friend that can take your kids and go. Please! Go! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I certainly don't envy you the task of taking all the boys along, but GO! Hope it's all better soon. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Definitely go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I think you need to go, my friend. Put the boys on leashes if you need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 Hrmph. I hope you guys realize this was the wrong answer :001_tt2:. Okay. I'm done tantrum-ing. I'll make an appointment. Thanks for taking the time to answer the poll :001_smile:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 If possible go to a Podiatrist (foot doctor). Most insurance plans work with them. It really makes a HUGE difference in these type of matters. Most GPs DO NOT do 'surgery' in their office (trim, clean...stitch if necessary). After a PAINFUL attempt with a GP I love I went to a Podiatrist and found relief in minutes. We have always been able to get into our Podiatrist the same day we have called. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 He gave me an antibiotic for my toe, told me my foot is definitely sprained, thinks I probably pulled both thumb ligaments, and gave me a prescription for an inhaler because my cough is most likely exercise induced asthma. So it was worth the trip, I think. The boys were very well behaved, so that was a great bonus :001_smile:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Good heavens! What in the world did you do to yourself?? I'm glad the trip was worth it. Now, feel better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Good for you! Isn't it nice when something that seems like it's going to be a big ordeal turns out to be not so bad after all? Sounds like you have a great set of boys. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Oh, good! I think? It is bad to have asthma and a sprained foot, but it is good to have medicine, a diagnosis, and well behaved kids. So, the pluses outweigh the minuses at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 Good heavens! What in the world did you do to yourself?? I'm glad the trip was worth it. Now, feel better! The toe infection was the reason I finally went in (someone kicked me in Judo and split my nail and I must have trimmed it funny or something). The foot (I was practicing Judo and someone landed with their knee on my foot), the thumbs (I woke up a few weeks ago and they were killing me and have only gotten minimally better--I've got no idea what I did), and the cough (exercise induced asthma brought on by running it seems) were all just bonus complaints for the doctor. After the final complaint the doctor looked at the boys and said "So does your Mom do Judo a lot?" :lol:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 sorry, didn't see your update. Glad you went, but sorry you are so banged up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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