I have very sensitive toenails and hurt when I apply some pressure on them. All I would have to do is press them slightly with my fingers and they hurt a little. I also know that they are weak, occasionally, half my toenail would come of! This is a major flaw in my dance, especially when I am doing pointe work. I get some discomfort on pointe because of the pressure applied to my toenails. Pressure is normal with pointe, and they were sensitive before, I started. So I know its not anything to do with my pointe shoes. I also know that there aren't any infections, or any nails that are in-grown. Its just that they are sensitive, probably because of all the impact my toes have had for many years.
Does anyone know of any remedies that help to stop the discomfort? or to toughen my toenails up? or anything that will help?
Helpful ideas will be much appreciated. :)
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if it really bothers you then you should see a doctor. and get some professional advices.
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I think you have an ingrown toenail.
Post edited at 4:14 am on April 12, 2008 by dabidoo
I don't. All of my toenails are sensitive, not just one. I seriously doubt that ALL my toenails are ingrown. Also they would all need to be red, swollen and inflamed (which they aren't!!). Not to mention that I don't cut the edges of the toenails specifically to stop them becoming ingrown.
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see a doctor
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Doctors?
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xoxamyxox
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get some nail strengthener stuff??
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I think you have an ingrown toenail. 
