Funky toe-nail.....

[glacidtek]

For the last 6months or so, one of my toe-nails has been getting progressively thicker and warped....

I assumed that, being incapable of cutting them correctly, I had bothced it by pulling the top off after a bath - rather than cutting.

Anyay, a visitor at our house suggested that its actualy a fungus or infection.

For the last few days, I have been pissing on it before I take a shower... instinctivly, I'm sure the urine is either acid/alkaline and will opose the fungus.

........Any advice appreciated!

[dalem]

For the last 6months or so, one of my toe-nails has been getting progressively thicker and warped....

I assumed that, being incapable of cutting them correctly, I had bothced it by pulling the top off after a bath - rather than cutting.

Anyay, a visitor at our house suggested that its actualy a fungus or infection.

For the last few days, I have been pissing on it before I take a shower... instinctivly, I'm sure the urine is either acid/alkaline and will opose the fungus.

........Any advice appreciated!

If it is a fungus Hydrogen Peroxide 2 or 3 times a day will get rid of it. Not sure of the H2O2 concentration but I think it is 3%.
If you think 3% is a bit strong then you can dilute it 50/50 with water and treat the affected toe/s
Google Hydrogen Peroxide and toenail treatments.

[glacidtek]

cheers for that... I'll do a little research.

[glacidtek]

got some peroxide, and started to wash the offending toe-nail tree times a day.

fingers crossed.

[farros]

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[blackster]

Ive had the same problem on my 2 big toes that were credited to ingrown toenails that got out of hand, then 2 other toes got injured and ended up with a nasty fungal infection. I had them ripped off at the hospital and this chemical was put on after the nail bed was scraped off with a scalpel :eek: very sore for a few weeks but no more nasty toe nails :D

[mikelambert]

For the last 6months or so, one of my toe-nails has been getting progressively thicker and warped....

I assumed that, being incapable of cutting them correctly, I had bothced it by pulling the top off after a bath - rather than cutting.

Anyay, a visitor at our house suggested that its actualy a fungus or infection.

For the last few days, I have been pissing on it before I take a shower... instinctivly, I'm sure the urine is either acid/alkaline and will opose the fungus.

........Any advice appreciated!

You might consider that treating a fungal infection locally might not be such a good idea on its own. Fungus gets a grip when the immune system is down, and whilst taking some local action, including soaking it in Sodium Bicarbonate, or solution of your choice, you should consider treating yourself systemically. naturopharma.com has some very effective products on offer. Treat your whole digestive tract, because that is where the source of your immune protection comes from.

[glacidtek]

hi mike - thanks for your response.

After having to have some anti-biotics a few months ago (I know.... should never have took them.... but, my teeth were going to fall out!), I started taking Lactobacillus acidophilus daily for a few weeks to sort out my digestive track and revive my immune system - I am still taking one every two or three days now, and feel fit as a fiddle.

Was that the kindof thing you were suggesting?

+++been doing the peroxide, but forgetting to do it 3 times a day... more like once.... no progress as yet.

[mikelambert]

hi mike - thanks for your response.

After having to have some anti-biotics a few months ago (I know.... should never have took them.... but, my teeth were going to fall out!), I started taking Lactobacillus acidophilus daily for a few weeks to sort out my digestive track and revive my immune system - I am still taking one every two or three days now, and feel fit as a fiddle.

Was that the kindof thing you were suggesting?

+++been doing the peroxide, but forgetting to do it 3 times a day... more like once.... no progress as yet.

It takes a bit more than just Lactob Pro-bio's. to lift the immune system. If you can get the digestive pack it is likely it would be worth the effort.
all the best Mike