tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post4175172070564433154..comments2024-03-28T02:42:33.170-07:00Comments on Foot and Ankle Problems By Dr. Richard Blake: Why do toenails become more curved as we Age?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-77368131888677764442023-08-01T18:06:14.216-07:002023-08-01T18:06:14.216-07:00I've had a curved thick big toenail for 40 yea...I've had a curved thick big toenail for 40 years. Finally couldn't take it anymore and had it permanently removed! Thank you Lord!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-41030226109283448042020-10-15T06:40:07.275-07:002020-10-15T06:40:07.275-07:00Toenails that have grown thicker over time likely ...Toenails that have grown thicker over time likely indicate a fungal infection, also known as onychomycosis. Left untreated, <a href="https://thickcurvedtoenail.com/" rel="nofollow">upward curved toenails </a> can become painful. Prompt treatment is key to curing the nail fungus.Mastermind 2020https://www.blogger.com/profile/05696619833148944512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-91933170688476243512020-03-10T12:34:16.431-07:002020-03-10T12:34:16.431-07:00I soaked my feet in salty hot water, put tooth pic...I soaked my feet in salty hot water, put tooth picks on the corners, and did acrylic on the toe, problem resolved. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15343714700864122445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-28753469315442735932019-07-25T11:27:00.189-07:002019-07-25T11:27:00.189-07:00My toenails have curved so much inward that it loo...My toenails have curved so much inward that it looks like the outside edges will soon meet in the middle. It's starting to get uncomfortable, but doesn't really hurt like the ingrown toenails (to the outside) did about 20-30 years ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-33098692155140872172019-02-02T09:25:31.455-08:002019-02-02T09:25:31.455-08:00A lot of weight over a brief timeframe can result ...A lot of weight over a brief timeframe can result in pressure breaks in the region encompassing the foot and ankle.<a href="https://www.physioinq.com.au/blog/ankle-sprains-why-do-they-happen" rel="nofollow">causes of ankle sprains</a><br />D. James Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936743429785809589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-67309321523968639482018-10-29T20:02:29.403-07:002018-10-29T20:02:29.403-07:00I've had that curved toe every since I was a b...I've had that curved toe every since I was a baby actually for some reason.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-914174561960635112018-09-26T13:43:52.417-07:002018-09-26T13:43:52.417-07:00Oh my gosh, you just described my scenario. Except...Oh my gosh, you just described my scenario. Except I didnt connect the tooth issues. I also had one curved big toe nail, on the left and also had had about three procedures done on that side. One of which was an extracted wisdom tooth. In my right; the big toe nail was fine until I had a molar pulled, come to think of it. And whats weird is: On my left side,my upper wisdom tooth actually dropped down and became a functioning molar. My dentist was tripping out! And I am realizing, the left big toe has flattened out quite a bit since that event. What an interesting observation!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02672727464150103411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-74030799232566532972018-09-09T05:26:04.427-07:002018-09-09T05:26:04.427-07:00I am 57 and for the last 15years I am facing curve...I am 57 and for the last 15years I am facing curved nail problem on my toe nails. I could not understand the reason or the whom to consult for this problem. Please analyse the reasons & cure to this problem.<br />Regards and thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16060604453445687154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-11162304927427393662018-08-07T15:48:08.514-07:002018-08-07T15:48:08.514-07:00I am 62 & just noticed a couple of weeks ago t...I am 62 & just noticed a couple of weeks ago that my big toe nails look just like the picture here & are real hard to clip. Now both toes in the nail area are sore on the sides. I really don't want to see podiatrist but think I will have to<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-50352700531877963322018-07-31T12:51:55.654-07:002018-07-31T12:51:55.654-07:00This video on YouTube shows a clip that goes over ...This video on YouTube shows a clip that goes over the end of the curved nail to flatten it out <br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58c_cgAuH44 Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00042020377925551323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-50739099760913442552018-07-06T15:50:54.037-07:002018-07-06T15:50:54.037-07:00I have a problem with my big toenail, it curved in...I have a problem with my big toenail, it curved in so I soaked it in warm water and then I cut it, now I'm in more pain, then I was beforeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10148809107304270874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-77101007490208259792018-03-25T11:46:31.918-07:002018-03-25T11:46:31.918-07:00dear Dr Blake, may i mention one of my personal ob...dear Dr Blake, may i mention one of my personal observation here. I think that curvature of toe nails are related to malocclusion or TMD problems. For many years the nail on my left big toe was curved while the right one was absolutely fine. And for those many years i had an issue with my bite due to the growing wisdom teeth on the left side of my jaw. I was ignoring it initially but when i got the wosdom teth removed and a little grinding was done on 7th molar the bite on the left side was fine and i also noticed that the nail shape also started to improve very fast. However i didnt get rid of my wisdom teeth on my right and now i have started to feel the same pain in my right jaw and would you believe i noticed that the nail on my right big toe has now started to become curved. Through i am an IT professional with no medical knowledge but i am quite sure through my observation that it is possibly a reason.<br />phone -+919330803999Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204208846204882180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-10098143098175808692018-03-11T09:07:44.035-07:002018-03-11T09:07:44.035-07:00I don't think it "happens" at the ma...I don't think it "happens" at the mail spa. I go to them to get relief. It's age for me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02383695630229635713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-81461563597840769852017-09-28T12:05:46.941-07:002017-09-28T12:05:46.941-07:00Have you noticed that people with swelling from bi...Have you noticed that people with swelling from big toe joint issues tend to have curved big toenails? I've noticed mine got curved after having hallux rigidus. Curving inceased after gout attack and surgeries. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-83836677004885995782017-06-25T20:40:19.683-07:002017-06-25T20:40:19.683-07:00Sorry, I wish I knew how to train nails. Look at s...Sorry, I wish I knew how to train nails. Look at some websites specializing in toenails. RichDr Richard Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14832893709341945125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-78061931061839762972017-06-25T08:30:07.055-07:002017-06-25T08:30:07.055-07:00Hi Dr. Blake,
The nails on the second smallest toe...Hi Dr. Blake,<br />The nails on the second smallest toe on both of my feet curl at the ends - but in the opposite direction of the pictures you have shown! All of my other toenails are growing healthy and straight. I never wear tight-fitting shoes, and I take very good care of my feet. How can I train my nails to grow more normally?Cookieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00862681341574876361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-55860467426070579872017-04-05T20:11:52.172-07:002017-04-05T20:11:52.172-07:00I think it happens at the nail spa.i noticed it ha...I think it happens at the nail spa.i noticed it happening to me a few weeks after I went to the spa. I remember her really digging,and it hurt. Never had a problem with artched nails before this. I am going to the foot doctor next werk. Probably a fungus. :(Linda Gepharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13864474374768392382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-32662938076083396802016-11-22T22:56:01.478-08:002016-11-22T22:56:01.478-08:00I believe it happens when you have a fungus. I on...I believe it happens when you have a fungus. I once was treated with an oral medication for the fungus for several weeks. As the fungus cleared, the nail straightened. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-4886432426721273612016-10-13T14:17:46.758-07:002016-10-13T14:17:46.758-07:00i got big toe nail and second grows curved.it don&...i got big toe nail and second grows curved.it don't hurt.i thought it was with ageing.tphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754764325734750980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-9318507197680161822016-08-18T11:12:30.083-07:002016-08-18T11:12:30.083-07:00I have this problem with my toe nails to a certain...I have this problem with my toe nails to a certain extent on all my toes, but the curving on the big toe makes my nails stick up so high that it's hard to find shoes that fit comfortably, not to mention the funny appearance. Neither ofmy 2 older brothers, 9 and 10 years older, have this problem.RoRohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002547909309485443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-45510004035087780952016-07-30T12:26:30.238-07:002016-07-30T12:26:30.238-07:00I have appreciated positive results and significan...I have appreciated positive results and significant (near-immediate!) pain relief by using a product called Nail Ease, which is a brace that you attach by gluing to the nail to apply counter-pressure. There is another similar product, called Curve Correct, but I have not used it and cannot speak to its effectiveness first hand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-23811347385369871212016-04-16T17:24:51.165-07:002016-04-16T17:24:51.165-07:00http://www.footsmart.com/P-Fine-Point-Ingrown-Toen...http://www.footsmart.com/P-Fine-Point-Ingrown-Toenail-Clippers-50496.aspxDr Richard Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14832893709341945125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-90812495903092469402016-04-16T17:22:25.097-07:002016-04-16T17:22:25.097-07:00Typically it is because one foot is longer, or one...Typically it is because one foot is longer, or one foot moves around in the shoe more, or the shape of the toes (like bunions) are more on one side and influences toe position in the shoe. RichDr Richard Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14832893709341945125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-32573124413399105642016-04-02T08:44:11.791-07:002016-04-02T08:44:11.791-07:00I am 67 years old. I have this problem on my righ...I am 67 years old. I have this problem on my right foot, but not on the left. Do you have any explanation for that?Eletahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16588740862945696002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715911736059911.post-60184154829297633452016-03-30T13:34:58.239-07:002016-03-30T13:34:58.239-07:00My toenail on my big toe is very curved, but reall...My toenail on my big toe is very curved, but really causes no pain or discomfort. The only problem is that it is curved so much that I can't get it into regular toenail clippers. Do they make toenail clippers for curved toenails?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11316369248440772464noreply@blogger.com