Toe nail has detached from one side and bottom - should I get it removed or leave it.

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i am scheduled to have bilateral mastectomy on 13th February. I finished with my taxol chemo on 16th January. I hit my toe while walking and it has detached from two sides with bleeding. I have been to see my GP who says I can either leave or remove, both have chances of infection. She does not think antibiotics are necessary as I am three weeks post chemo. As I will be having surgery next week, I am inclined to remove it to prevent any future issues.

I know many ladies have had nail issues with taxol, any suggestions/thoughts would be welcome?

pv123 · Answer

Thank you ladies. &nbsp;Mine was bleeding and hurting so I had it removed by the GP. &nbsp;Fingers crossed the toe heals quickly and doesn’t get infected.&nbsp;@primek &nbsp;- I didn’t think about the fact that I will not be able to wear shoes, maybe I will just rest doing nothing much for the next few weeks.&nbsp;

primek · Answer

It's incredibly sensitive with no toe nail on. You struggle to wear a shoe.

kmakm · Answer

Mine did that (like a little door!) and I just left it. About a week later it came off with no damage. Mine just sort of stayed in place but you could use a bandaid to hold it down and check its progress each time you changed the bandaid. K xox

primek · Answer

I used a bandaid and changed&nbsp;regularly so it didn't get caught on things. One nail still grows weird and lifted on one side.&nbsp;

pv123 · Answer

Thank you @jennyss. &nbsp;I am sure you are more than happy to put that behind you, I hope mine heals quickly as well.

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Toe nail has detached from one side and bottom - should I get it removed or leave it.

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