Sounds like it might be infected. Personally I'd slaver it in Savlon. It doesn't sting. X

I had an infected toe a while back and the chiropodist told me to be very careful about getting infections because they can lead to more serious problems. She cleaned it up and put iodine on it, with a cute little toe-bandage!! My toenails grow like claws since I've had RA, apparently it's because of damage to the nail bed which causes the nail to thicken and curl and chafe on my shoes. I've recently started having my feet seen to professionally every 6 weeks or so, because they have the right tools to keep the nails neat and smooth, and so far it's been a lot better.

EVe, I like the sound of soda crystals - I've recently started using them in my washing and they certainly keep everything smelling very fresh, I guess that's because it's an antiseptic. I wouldn't have thought about using them for feet, we normally use TCP in warm water, but that smells so pungent it makes the whole house reek like a bloke's gym!!

Sylvia xx

Can you get an appointment with the podiatrist Jenny?
They will be able to sort it out for you .

Love Doreen xx

Julie,
I chucked at your comment, killer heels!!
I be like uggly step sisters from cinderella trying to squeeze my bunion ra feet in a "lady" shoe!!
Been years since I've donned any girlie heels.

Instead I have lots of different coloured crocs clog, a black pair of health and safety black pair of crocs I wear to work. A pair of hotters for work (before foot problems).

No footwear like Nigella Lawson wears!

Sylvia
Tcp - I have a bottle I use now an then for diluting in the bath for my daughter's grazed knees. I do get a whiff of tcp now and then, it reminds me of my grandad - he used it along side old spice!! Wot lingering whiffs!

My husband cuts my nails, mine are thick and claw like :-(

Hi all, I've been having problems with a sore on the inside of my third toe, because the second toe rubs on it, wonkey toes again.
But it is not by the nail, that must be very sore. I've just about got it healed at the mo, bathed it in salt water and got soft dressings from my nurse. Had to cut them down to fit but worked a treat.
I did see a chiropodist about 12 mnths ago when it developed into a little ulcer so you need to be careful but to be honest her advice was pretty useless she gave me a sort of plastic wedge to fit between my toes but it was just too uncomfortable, then she gave me some over the toe stocking thing which just came straight off, then she said some of her patients just cut up an old sheet or something to wrap around their toe!!!! Needless to say I didn't bother to go back again.
I did mention it to my rheumy nurse on my last visit and she said the only solution would be a op. to straighten my big toe etc. But she did stress the be careful of infection thing...
I'm just wondering Sylvia who you see to have your toes manicured properly by.
Hope you're getting it sorted Jennie, one way or another don't let it develop into something horrible.
What I do now and it seems to be working so far is to put a dollop of emulsifying ointment betweem my toes, I get it by asking the pharmacist it seems to stop the rubbing.
How I hate feet!!
Zena xx.

Thanks I've had a go with savlon
Then the tcp option
The tcp has seemingly sorted it out
But if it's not gone by the end of the week
I'll give the surgery nurse a call

It's time to call a day to the 8" heels...;)