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I found this with a search regarding if removing the big toenail can cause pain in my other toes. I have pretty severe pain and a lot of seepage so it doesn't dry out and I had my toenail removed two days ago. I am looking for advice since the pain is so bad, and to see what others have done for theirs. I will be buying Epsom Salt to use besides the 30 min dish soap and warm water daily soaks. I'm hoping that will help ease the pain. It is also pretty swollen yet, along with more of my foot. I've already called and asked about the seepage. I was told just to keep an eye on it for a couple of days and make sure no signs of infection are showing. I also asked about using gauze to help keep it dry, they said I can if I want to. I just need the pain to subside. It's sharp at times, then throbbing, and very strong aches too. Doesn't matter if I elevate it or not, same pain results. Thanks for posting your ideas and results. I will keep an eye on this thread too.

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I used ice wrapped in a towel on my elevated foot after toenail removal. It dulled the pain pretty well. The nerves calmed down after a couple weeks.
Sue

redhatter. @nasiegel
I had both of my big toe nails removed over the summer. They had my toes wrapped in gauze and sent home a sheet of after care instructions. I had to soak my feet in warm water with soap for 30 minutes and gently brush the toenails to remove any debris and then wrap the toes with gauze. I was to do this 4 times/day for a month.
I had a lot of pain in both of my feet even when elevated. My oldest(13 yrs old) granddaughter came and stayed with me for a week as they didn’t want me walking on my feet very much. For the first 24 hrs I couldn’t touch my toes because of the unbearable pain.