help for horrible toenails

Have the same thing on both big toenails and onc insisted I see a podiatrist she recommended.  This was all from my taxotere.  He clipped all toes and sent the clippings off for testing.  No fungus, but he did give me Clindamycin that "rolls" on your toe nails.  It's liquid and I am supposed to use it 2 times a day.  He said it will take a looooooong time but that the toe nail would eventually grow out and be totally normal.  Mine is very thick too.  It is looking better, with the clindamycin, but,like he said - not sure if the "brand new pretty toenail" that I am supposed to eventually have will occur in this lifetime!

Linda

Dear gfbaker,

Try Vick's Vapo Rub, or even Walmart's brand on your toenails. Rub it on the toe and also under the nail. Also you may want to try tea tree oil.

http://toenailfungustreatments.com/tea-tree-oil-and-toenail-fungus

If you find out anything new, let us know!

When we have problems in our feet, it is an indication that toxins have backed up and have no where to go. Nothing is more toxic than chemo. You need to find a doctor to help you do a detox. It needs to be done slowly and with a doctor who uses both diet and a credible supplement. When I finished treatments, I found such a doctor (a chiro). She changed my life. She put me on a path to wellness I never thought was possible. Going through detox was not fun. I had a lot of itching, headaches, lethargy, and horrible body odor at times. But WOW what a difference when I got the gunk out! I am like the energizer bunnie now, and the good diet habits she got me into have become a lifestyle change for me now. (I also lost about 40 pounds). One more thing, IODINE. I use to have plantars warts and hard, cracking heels. GONE after I started the iodine. Check out the discussion thread on iodine if you are interested in knowing more.

thanks, I'll check it out. My fingernails are fine too. weird!

Treatment of the toenail fungus problem when the toenail gets infected, it will become extremely thick and discolored. It can change its color to yellow or even brown and in the worst conditions, black. Sometimes, the nail may itself smell bad. The debris that gets collected under the crumbling nail will even start smelling foul. Since the nail is quite thick, it becomes nearly impossible to even take out the debris under the nails. Sometimes the nail can be so thick, that the wearer can find it difficult to wear shoes. However, this can be treated through toenail fungus cure

In a beginning, the toenail fungus may not be so problematic. But later on it can become so painful that treatment may be required. This means that the doctor will take a clipping from the nail and then send for examination. The microscopic examination can finally tell, whether the toenail is infected with the fungus or other pathogens.

While some people may take the medication in the earlier stages, others may not take the medication in the earlier stages. However those with chronic diseases such as HIV and diabetes should start the treatment s soon as possible. Further if there are any further changes, then they should actually see a doctor as it can be a symptom of further problems.

The nail can be trimmed properly by a foot specialist. After it has been trimmed, it should be files to take away the rough edges. If the toenail fungus is mild, then the doctor will ask the patient to take apply a medicated nail polish on the affected nail. The medicated nail polish will usually contain Loceryl or ciclopirox.

Even then if the toenail fungus continues to spread, then the doctor will prescribe oral anti fungal tablets that need to be taken. Usually the anti fungal tablets will be itraconazole or terbinafine. The treatments last for a period of 12 weeks or about 3 months. These drugs also have a side effect and should be prescribed for some people only.

If the problem is widespread, and isn't going away even with drugs, then the surgical removal of the nail may be necessary. Prevention and adhering to the toenail fungus treatment is very important. This can be done by wearing comfortable, well fitting shoes that have been dried completely.

Hope this helps!