am I crazy for wanting my toe cut off?

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Lately, this thought has gotten stronger and stronger in my head. I'm

having a terrible time finding suitable shoes that don't cause

excruciating pain. All because of my right foot toes, most especially

the little toe. It has an angry red callus running along the outer

side, and a pressure ulcer on the inside. It's frozen in a hook

position, it doesn't even touch the floor, it serves no functional

purpose. I can't wear flip flops, sandals or open toe shoes anyway. I

just want the little ugly thing to go away. Am I crazy? I'm going to

ask the podiatrist about it. My husband doesn't like the idea, but I'm

getting desperate.

Rena, age 27

Louisville, KY