I went to the foot doctor today, to find out why my big toe clicks when I walk, and why it feels like it's broken all the time. (been that way for a long time...it's always clicked, but the pain didnt start til about 15-20yrs ago after I got out of high school)

Turns out it's arthritis. He gave (sold me) an insert for my shoes. If that insert doesnt work, he's going to do a computerized scan of my feet and make me specialized inserts for my shoes.

Big reason I was there actually tho was to have the doctor tell me what I should do about a nail fungus that was on my toenail next to the arthritic toe.

Gave me a choice. 12 weeks of an oral med that can do liver damage (then why is it on the market?) or I could get the nail removed.

I opted for the nail to be removed. (I dont like taking pills anyways) I let him take the nailbed too, so bye-bye toenail on that toe.

I thought it would hurt more once the anesthetic wore off. Seems like most of the pain is coming from the two injection sites of the anesthesia. (ohmygosh, the anesthesia was the most painful thing I've felt since I had optic neuritis!)

I'm just glad the ugly nail is gone...I dont have to take any meds. Just have to make sure the toe is clean and goobered up with Neosporin for the next few weeks.

It does hurt tho. Cant believe I let him take the nail off, but strangely enough, it wasnt as bad as I thought it would be when he did it. (I didnt watch him do it. Held my Kindle e-book up so I couldnt see him work on it)

Cant wait for it to heal now.