I was able to run just over 3 miles this morning, and could have done more but didn't want to overdo it, not knowing how the toe would do. I could feel it, and it probably altered my gait somewhat, but I was not limping along. I have many friends now that are volunteering to supervise poking a hole in the nail to relieve the pressure, and I'd love to hear comments from you about whether this is smart or insane. All I know is, I have to finish my exam first because I'm going to need a drink or two to actually do it. The whole thought makes me cringe. Also, have any of you run with toe caps? The Fleet Feet girls mentioned those, but didn't have any in stock.
I'm going to start tivoing Law and Orders or something I'll watch while on the stationary bike at home. I've reread an article about how strenuous biking (not easy riding) will significantly help your running, and while I'm low on running mileage right now, I'll see if that will help me. I'm sick of being gimpy. I don't know how much of the 18 miles I'll be able to do. The old me would actually trudge through it, possibly hurting myself worse or hurting other things. But now, I'm seeing the distant goal and am trying to balance the need to train now with the need to get there healthy. So maybe I'll feel great on Saturday. I won't run again until then, most likely, so hopefully the toe will feel better by then. Please let me know of your opinions or experiences with this, what you did, did the poking hole thing work, etc.
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I had a very hurt great toe in April, I think. The original injury was in February from bleachers at a soccer game and the final insult was wearing too short Crocs for a long day while cooking for 160 people. It was very sore for days and then I got a needle and lifted up on it and lots of clear fluid gushed out--so there was a blister under the nail. It immediately felt better. I have never done the hot needle through the toenail even though I am a doctor--I would go to someone else and let them do it!
I have a big water blister under one of my big toes. I was able to drain it with a clean needle. I did lose the nail but that was not a big deal. I actually have toe caps or what I think you are describing. They are a round piece of foam that you can cut to size and put over your toe. I wear it on the toe that I lost my nail and it helps so much. You can get this at the drug store or Walmart. They are like a toe bandage and I believe I got them in the foot section. Suzanne
I know a certain dentist who slammed his finger in the trunk of his car--badly injured his fingernail, turned black, all that yummy stuff. Well, we caught him at work b/n patients, drilling a hole in his fingernail with the highspeed handpiece. According to him, it didn't hurt while he was actually doing it, and afterwards he felt no more pain. I personally would throw up on myself or someone if they tried to puncture a hole in a nail....but, I guess whatever works for some people....
Glad you were able to do some running.
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