I just tore my little toenail off

“Ah, ha! That guy in the shoe department was not hitting on you. He just could not believe your feet! You circus freak, you.







LOL”

“Let's see the picture, Lizs!






J/K.”

“Thats the new nail regrowing underneath the old dead one.

Microscopic examination reveals the nail production to take place on the dorsal roof of the nail fold, the ventral floor of the nail fold, and on the nailbed to the free margin of the nail.

It takes 5 1/2 to 6 months for a nail to grow from the cuticle to the tip. The nails of well-nourished people grow faster than those of undernourished”

“Remind me that I never want to be a podiatrist.”

“When I was in High School I worked at a pizza place. After working there for several months I started noticing that my fingernails were growing much faster than they used too. Another cook noticed the same thing. We figured it was a result of all the digging around the cheese bin.

Moral of the story - lizs should bury her foot in a cheese bin to encourage the toenail to grow back faster.”

“this one time, in band camp........no wait thats another story. anyway, this one time, in a motel, i pulled the bathroom door quickly straight over my toe and just completely ripped off the toenail off MY BIG TOE! ouchie ouchie ouchie”

“Lizs, you have the nastiest toenail experiences of anyone I've ever known of. I raise my capuccino mug to you.”

“Good one, Ivy! LOL!! And thank you for the toast, Skullcap! I wonder if it had to do with so many miles on the beach that day? It was the day we ended up hiking from North Cut Road to Duck House Trail, hitting camp around 9 p.m. I think we put in around 5 miles on the sand beach.”

“And NS, LMAO!! Yeah, I'm a circus freak!!! LOL! (ps... you remember WAY TOO MUCH about past threads I've posted on here!!! Go dote on your "disclosures," would ya?? lol)”

“Lizs - If I didn't care about you, I wouldn't remember anything about you or pay attention to your posts.

Have you seen the latest, Disclosure 10 and STATUS UPDATE.”

“I think you're probably right Lizs, it was probably the sand. I know G00SE had some problems with his toes at the end of the day that we did about 5 miles of beach hiking there on the island. He didn't lose any nails though.”

“Toenail fungus appeared to be the culprit for losing the nail from one of my big toes several years ago. Lizs, didn't you suspect some fungus a while back?”

“I know you are ALL wondering about that replacement toenail!! It seems kinda purple-y.. and yes, there is blood at the one side, where it wasn't quite loose yet and I had to RIIIIIIIP it from the skin. (it did hurt; I did not whimper)

Till tomorrow!!”

“OK, so it really wasn't a toenail getting torn off this time. But it was -- and still is -- freakin' PAINFUL!!

My "index toe" (LMAO, "index toe" just has a fun ring to it) on my left foot has a bump on top of it at the top joint. Based on family history, I'm guessing it's probably arthritis waiting to cripple my backpacking/hiking days. Whatever, the same toe -- that would be the "index toe" -- on my right foot doesn't have the bump.

(And both of these are longer than my big toe, did I mention that?? Aaaah, yes, come right here all with foot fetishes. LOL)

Anyhoo, I was getting ice out of the fridge this a.m., dropped a cube, and it hit that bump. Holy #&%!$ did that #&%!$er hurt!!! Then I looked down and found not only did it bang into the bump, it also put a cut on it.

Moral of story: Be glad you're not me!!!
>8-O”

“Poor little lizs got a boo boo. ;-)
I tend to break my left little toe.
I think I have done that about three times now.”

“Lizs I have the same exact thing (minus the ice cube cut) and I dont think it's arthritis :)”

“Really?? Well, I wonder what it is, SC? It doesn't normally hurt, but it's just ridge, actually sitting kind of between the top joint and the toenail. I only realized in the last couple years I had it.”

“Tell Bearmagnet. I'm sure he'll come up with something to make it better.”

“I figure its just the place my toe likes to rub on the top of the shoe...thats my guess...like a calous or something. Maybe it has to do with our freaky long index toes?”

“Isn't toe sucking some kind of fetish?”

“I think it is, but lickin's okay.”

“hey, anyone can rub my feet anyday :)”

“No thanks, I've heard you got yellow toenails.”

“me/ Nope. Mine are pink with little stars on em :)”

“Well, still, a person would have a hard time getting their tongue around those webbed toes.”

“I heard once that it meant something when your index toe was longer than your big toe. I can't remember exactly what it was except that it had sexual connotations and it didn't seem like a bad thing.”

“lol then its probebly true :)”

“If I remember correctly it's called Morton's toe, but I don't know if it has any quirky attributes.”

“Morton's Toe
Definition
Morton's Toe is a common forefoot disorder where the second toe is longer than the Big Toe (the Hallux).

Cause
Morton's toe leads to excessive pressure on the second metatarsal head (behind the second toe at the ball- of-the-foot) resulting in pain similar to the discomfort associated with metatarsalgia. The constant pressure placed on the longer second toe while walking or standing can lead to callus formation under the second metatarsal head due to this excessive pressure.

Treatment and Prevention
Proper treatment of Morton's Toe starts with selecting proper footwear. Footwear with a high and wide toe box (toe area) is ideal for treating this condition. It may be necessary to buy footwear a half size to a size larger to accommodate the longer second toe.

Orthotics that feature arch support to keep the foot aligned, and a metatarsal pad to reduce stress on the ball-of-the-foot are often recommended when treating this condition. Proper footwear combined with a effective orthotic will provide relief from pain associated with Morton's Toe.

If problem persists, consult a foot doctor.”

“Morton’s Toe
Morton’s toe is a condition in which the second toe is longer than the big toe. In many cases, it’s simply a cosmetic problem. But sometimes the condition puts extra pressure at the base of the toe while walking or standing, leading to pain and the formation of a callus. Shoes can push on the longer toe, forcing it to bend or buckle at the joint. Pressure from the shoes can cause development of painful corns on the toe.

Morton’s toe can often be relieved by wearing shoes with plenty of room in the front, with a high and wide toe box. Orthotics or shoe inserts may help reduce some of the pressure on the ball of the foot. If symptoms are severe, or a patient simply wants cosmetic correction of the elongated toe, surgery may be done. Through a small incision on the top or side of the toe, the doctor removes a portion of bone. The incision is closed and the toe is bandaged. Patients need to wear special post-operative shoes for about ten days.

Toe Lengthening
Exceptionally short toes may be caused by an injury or congenital defect (such as hammer toe, where the toe is unnaturally bent). Sometimes doctors can lengthen the toe by inserting a small silicone implant into the joint. The implants can also be used to correct minor deformities that don’t cause any problems and are mainly cosmetic flaws. However, the skin and blood supply can only be stretched between one-eighth and one-quarter of an inch. That’s usually enough length to correct small defects, but it may not be enough to correct shortening from a traumatic injury.”