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PV123
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6 years ago

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

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?
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  • PV123's avatar
    PV123
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    6 years ago
    Thank you @jennyss.  I am sure you are more than happy to put that behind you, I hope mine heals quickly as well.
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    jennyss
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    6 years ago
    Dear @PV123,

    In January 2018 I lost most of my toenails. They all grew back pretty quickly. I had forgotten all about it. Just reading your tag line brought it all back - bleeagh! 

    from jennyss in Western NSW

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    PV123
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    6 years ago
    @kmakm - Good to know that the healing process is quick.
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    kmakm
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    6 years ago
    After the nail came off my toe was sore for three days so I kept a bandaid on it. Then suddenly it was fine and I went without.
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    PV123
    Member
    6 years ago
    Thank you ladies.  Mine was bleeding and hurting so I had it removed by the GP.  Fingers crossed the toe heals quickly and doesn’t get infected. 
    @primek  - 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. 
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    primek
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    6 years ago
    It's incredibly sensitive with no toe nail on. You struggle to wear a shoe.
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    Zoffiel
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    6 years ago
    I'm with @primek and @kmakm Put some tape around it, provided you aren't sensitive to adhesive, and let nature take it's course. I had a toenail let loose about halfway down just after I had finished AC and it was one of the creepiest things I had to endure. I just wanted to rip it off, but didn't. If it goes in anyway manky (apart from being creepy) get thee to a physician. Mxx

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    primek
    Member
    6 years ago
    I used a bandaid and changed 
    regularly so it didn't get caught on things. One nail still grows weird and lifted on one side. 
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    kmakm
    Member
    6 years ago
    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