fungus of the toe-nail

[grannie39]

does any one know how to treat fungus of the toe-nail, I think that is what it is, it is very thck and yellow and sore. thanks in anticipation.

[20SilkCut]

Go to the doctor...he can prescribe a cream which you apply a few times a day....hey presto...all gone!!

[ladyalex]

I wouldn't exactly say Hey presto!...it takes ages to go, but silkcut is right, go to the gP.
You can buy Curanail from the chemist, but it costs a bomb.

[20SilkCut]

You are right ladyalex...it does take a while to go away....
sorri ..inappropriate use of the words hey presto....

[ladyalex]

It should stop the pain almost immediately, though , so maybe we're both right :-))

[20SilkCut]

shakes hands.....its a deal!!! ;-0

[Lore]

I've had that in the past and used Magnesium Sulphate Paste. It worked a treat for me, however, I do think if it's quite bad and you've had it for a while, then you should go to see your GP.

[factor-fiction]

The doctor can prescribe tablets and cream - it can take months to clear up and you will think it's never going to improve, then the problem will suddenly disappear

[Schutzengel]

Curanail is brilliant, but it costs �18 for a small bottle. However, it does last for months. It is only applied once a week. You will soon see some improvement, but it will take a year for the nail to grow completely out to a new healthy nail. Just watch out for the next toe along in case it migrates, then you would have to treat the two. It does work well, but you have to be careful to follow the instructions properly, and after all it's only once a week, so it's best to choose a time that you will remember. I decided on Saturday morning, as that was easy to remember.

[maggie01]

I would go to the doctors. My grandson had a bad toe and left it for some time. When he eventually went to the doctors they took half the nail off. He is still having problems and it looks like the whole nail will have to come off.

Don't mean to scare you but I wouldn't try home remedies.
See the doctor.

[saxy_jag]

See the doctor, because it sounds like more than just a fungal infection, I had a fungal infection last year. The doctor said it was quite serious as they go and prescribed Terbinafine tablets rather than anything topical. What I didn't get was any pain - just very thick, brittle toenails.

A side effect of Terbinafin is that can cause some loss of appetite - not a problem in my case.

[brucie1996]

I agree with saxy_jag I took theTerbinafine tablets for 12 months( Did't stop me from eating then nothing does) I did try Trosil before that it will take 12-18 months for it to clear

[rabbitygirl]

My hubby had a long term nail infection which did not respond to prescription meds.

Here on ab, someone mentioned using Vick vapour rub.

He did, still does, every day, and the infected nail is history.

Amazing. It may not help everyone but he found it to be the answer and very cheap to boot....

[tommy39]

look on the people's pharmacy .. i have toe nail fungus and what has improved it for me is white vinegar and water 50/50 soak for approx 30 min every day to start with,also listerene and vicks vapour rub . i tried the latter two with limited success. i think it's trial and error, but these appear to be better than prescribed treatments. good luck with it. forgot to mention the vinegar soak can be used more than once