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Complications after ingrown toenail removal: next steps?

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Had complications from ingrown toenail procedure on both toes from a month and a half ago. Right nail got ingrown, pointy part on side, had to get nail removed at ER. The way it got stuck was very scary, worse than prior times. Now im struggling to walk. I have pain in the toe joins, ball of foot, its worse on the left leg. Now i have to wear ball of joint cushions. I am scared and i think i made a mistake doing this procedure, help! I have followup with doc today. Er suggested a retreat on right toe with phenol to prevent recurrence, im scared treatment may fail, nail will regrow worse, and i hope my legs/toes heal and i can walk well again.

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Some podiatrist offices offer clinical pedicures to help prevent ingrown toenails. Maybe this would be an option instead of the phenol?

Rachel Elleni already had it done with the phenol, was told a retreat may work if needed. But maybe itll be fine.

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