Re: fungus???

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-You know I'm not a fan of drs just thought since it would be a

podiatrist it could be harmless to go and see what they say.

3-4 months is a decent amount of time ya know.

-- In VeganMacrobiotics , Klara LeVine

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> a week?? :>) I write posts much faster than I run to doctors - it's

been maybe 3- 4 months, but not really sure. Maybe I'll be more

consistent in putting on the tea tree oil - also I always wear socks -

maybe that's hindering progress???

> Klara

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> purpleveg wrote:

> Ouch!

> I've always thought tea tree should treat a fungus. I remember

> having my grandfather use it years ago, worked. But no harm in

> having a dr look at it to tell you what he thinks it is I guess.

NOt

> like you have to follow the dr's advice.

> How long has it been? sometimes it's just stubborn. Feel like

> waiting another week to see if there is any change?

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> >

> > I thought I smashed my toe (can't quite remember) - it got

greatly

> > discolored and sensitive, but not unbearable. It just seems it's

> been

> > a long time and I don't see new growth coming in from the bottom -

> and

> > now the nail is all white - every now and then I soak it in hot

> water

> > and ginger, and then put some tea tree oil under the nail, but

not

> > sure that's doing anything.

> >

> > My husband guesses it could be a fungus and I should see a

doctor.

> But

> > if it is a fungus, what would they do??? And also if it is a

> fungus,

> > what can I do? And if I don't do anything, what can happen???

> >

> > And any other thoughts???

> >

> > Again, it's not a biggy (I hope) but I don't understand why I

can't

> > see change.

> >

> > thanks - oh and if it makes a difference, it's the big toe on the

> > right foot.

> >

> > Klara

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