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Q: Toe-nail Removal!
asked by: GameOver22 on January 10th, 2006
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Hi

i am 22 years old, I live in england, im having half of my left big toenail removed on the 18th of january, I suffer from anxiety and this is worrying me alot, im losing sleep.

What worries me most is there puting me to sleep to do it, so a needle in the hand or arm! Im scared of needles! There also puting acid on the roots, so that, that half of the nail does not grow back, how bad will that hurt?

Does having the needle inserted to put you to sleep hurt? I dont do pain and im freaking out.

Thanks

matt
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GameOver22
replied on January 11th, 2006
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Im still nervous guys, whats being put to sleep like? Does the needle hurt????????
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erogers33
replied on January 13th, 2006
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Don't worry, being under anesthesia isn't bad at all. I would much rather be completely asleep than just have a local anesthetic.

The needle doesn't hurt. Basically, as soon as they put it in and get the medicine running, you'll be asleep. If they haven't already offered, ask them to give you something to help you relax before you come in for the procedure. When I had my wisdom teeth taken out, they gave me a pill to take at home beforehand (i think it might have been valium), and I was sooooo relaxed by the time I got to the office that I didn't even care. More than likely, they will give you pain medicine to take home so the recovery won't be as painful.

Hope all goes well!
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Harryboy
replied on February 15th, 2009
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I had my toenail fully removed a week before xmas 08 after a week in hospital, as I am scared of needels too I had the gass but I also had some other stuff that after taking it within 1-4 mins. I was totaly out of it. I can't even remember going down to the table. After I had come round my foot was wrapped up in a tight dressing that I had removed after a week with Gas and Air. It needed dressing for a few months and was very painful for the first week or so but quickly soothed itself.

Most of all if you worry then you'll think all sorts, stay 'cool' and if you are still worried ask your nurse to have the Dr. give you something to relex you.
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