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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Way down yonder in the Land of Cotton
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Way down yonder in the Land of Cotton
Posts: 231
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I have never heard of the bread and milk thing, and I wound be worried about doing that to my own RSD foot (rt, site of orginal onset).
I have had troubles with in-grown nails too...and I know how bad it hurts. If I can't stand the whole digging out deal...and if I have enough toe nail that is clip-able, then I go back to an old family remedy thing too. If Ali has enough toe nail that isn't clipped, to cut a small "v" in the middle (or around...it doesn't have to be exactly in the middle) of her toe nail, try doing that. Then, I would soak that bugger in a solution of Epsom Salts & hot (as she can stand it) water at least a couple of times a day. You can do that even if you can't cut her nail, as it still will help. The Epsom Salts might tingle a bit...but they wont hurt her(I mean....Taking Epsom Salts baths is a thing that lots of us do around here to try to help ease pain. Especially in cold weather) and they help to draw out the infection, while the warrm/hot water feels good and helps to soften things up.
I would worry about wrapping soggy milky bread around something that was already infected (which is usually what an in-grown nail is..right?) and letting it sit, because of all of the bacteria. But, that is just me, I guess.
ANyway...I hope that you all are able to find something to help relieve this in-grown nail pain. My heart really goes out to her, because I do know how much it hurts!!!
Love and 
Jose
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