Callous

[jennyjoan]

I have never had much trouble with my feet maybe a couple of corns many many years ago which I removed myself.

However there is a hardening of skin at my big toe and it is sore to walk on.

Is this just hard skin that I could remove myself or would it be a callous - would I need to go to a chiropodist for that. Thanks

[Sqad]

Yes and yes.

[rowanwitch]

Chiropodist first then you may be able to keep it down yourself with a hard skin remover.

[jennyjoan]

ok LOL - thanks for a quick response. Right now it is sorta pulsating - err - is it sore to get it removed - like what can I expect.

Whatever was wrong with my neighbour she had to get injections into her toes. She has gone on vacation so can't ask her. Thanks again

[Sqad]

Injections.....?
Probably cortisone (steroids) given for an arthritic problem or a nerve problem (Morton's Neuroma).
Just guessing.

[jennyjoan]

on reflection Sqad - do think she got her big toenails off for a reason or two

[Sqad]

eh?

[jennyjoan]

yes that's right - I called over last week before she went away and I did remark on her lovely toenails. She said you know they are all false - particularly as I have no big toenails.

anyway never mind her LOL - is the callous removal painful. Ta ta

[Sqad]

Is the callous painful?
Never had one, but i wouldn't have thought so as the callus doesn't contain any nerve endings.

[jennyjoan]

ok - will make an appointment with Dr Scholl tomorrow - may as well get some TLC for my wee footsies lol