Toenails

[Dahlia_Lama]

They can be a nuisance to cut!
How do you manage , if you do have problems ?
I'm like a contortionist at times !
My daughter , I've just discovered , gets a pedicure , I'm beginning to think she has the right idea :)
I won't be online to join in but feel free to help each other out as I know it ain't easy :)

[Arksided]

After a hot shower, they softer and easier to cut when needed.

[Arksided]

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[cupid04]

Having a pedicure is all very well just as long as you're not ticklish ;-)

[Jennykenny]

Definitely after a shower or bath, and then put your foot on the second or third step on a staircase. Makes it easier to get to.

[Eve]

If you get a long strong nail file then would it be easier to try to file them down regularly to avoid the need for cutting them when they get longer.

Pedicures are great though. Maybe get them cut properly then try and keep them filed down. You could pay for a podiatrist (unless you have a relevant medical condition) but unless you have issues with your nails (e.g. ingrown or involuted nails) a pedicure is much nicer.

[Tilly2]

I visit a podiatrist every three months because I have a potential in-grown toenail. Between times, I use my foot spa and trim my nails when they are soft and squidgy.

[Jahulaye]

Pedicure every time, not only do they clip your nails, they pamper them and make them look extremely sexy and good to look at. I imagine what some spendthrift users feet look like and want to hurl,lol, only a few quid peeps,lol

[emmie]

you can buy a decent pair of toenail clippers from boots as i did the other day, other than that as others suggest a pedicure or cut them after a shower or bath as they will be softer to cut.

[RATTER15]

When I done my footcare course (for work), A course carried out by our local hospital podiatrist, we were told never cut toenails after a bath or shower as the toenails are soft and more likely to split.
However, I do agree they are easier to cut.
I would never cut a clients toenails after a bath or shower, but maybe my own.

[paddywak]

Under certain circumstances,eg if you have diabetes you can get them cut by a NHS pediatrist.Ask if you qualify and if you do they'll refer you to the pediatrist who'll cut your nails,and generally give your feet a health check on a regular basis.

[RATTER15]

Correct paddywak, also if you have fungal nails or on blood thinning medication, such as Warfarin.

[maggiebee]

Following two hip replacements I have found it difficult to cut the toenails on my right foot. I now go to see a podiatrist every couple of months to have them cut properly and any hard skin removed. Best £15s worth.

[Old_Geezer]

I don't have a problem putting my foot on my lap, but will confess it's difficult to see the small toenails that way. Large ones have got more brittle with age and are likely to crack across as one starts on them. I reckon the best option would be a regular grind down to size.

[B00]

OG?

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[bookbinder]

My big toenails are both ingrowing, and curled up, so cutting them with scissors is nigh on impossible. Every two days or so, I file them for a couple of minutes each, and that seems to keep them under control.

[Old_Geezer]

I don't think that an angle grinder would be tough enough.

[Eve]

Podiatry have been a great help to me with Rheumatoid Arthritis and other issues such as fluid in my feet. I had ingrowing involuted toenails on both of my big toes which kept leading to infections so I had both sides of both big toenails removed and haven't had a problem with them since they healed up.

I've got similar problems with other toenails now but the nails are so teeny that I'd have to go for the whole nail taken off which I'd rather not if I can help it but if needs must then I will. I find it really difficult to reach now, especially with a sharpish implement to cut them. You can get longer nail clippers, I got some which are much longer than the usual ones.

[Tilly2]

£15.00 Maggie! I pay £35.00!

[jennyjoan]

my toenails peel off - have never used scissors either on my hands or toes.

[jourdain2]

MrJ2 used to disappear into the bathroom armed with the kitchen washing-up bowl and the kettle so he could soak his nails for ages before cutting. Am almost pleased that one big toe went 'nasty' and he was referred to a NHS podiatrist for it's nail removal. Since then, they see him every 6 weeks, his feet feel light and he walks far more easily and much further. A 'pro' job every so often might help.