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Fungal toes

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Elusivebutterfly Mon 13-Jun-22 08:31:26

I was prescribed Terbinafine tablets but these are given as a last resort when nothing else has shifted the infection. You have to take them for six months and have blood tests during that time as they can affect your liver or kidneys.

sf101 Sun 12-Jun-22 12:27:36

I had this a few years ago when my GP could not even diagnose atheletes foot, which led to fungal nails.
It took a long time to get rid of especially the big toes. I used the paint on stuff and the whole nail needs to grow out. But it can be done.

hazel93 Sun 12-Jun-22 12:07:39

DH had it, did take a year to eradicate.

growstuff Sun 12-Jun-22 12:06:05

The lacquer I've been prescribed is called Amorolfine. I assume the GP has prescribed the most effective. It's available online:

www.theindependentpharmacy.co.uk/fungal-nail-infections/amorolfine-nail-laquer

I have no idea if it will work because I've only just started applying it.

mrsgreenfingers56 Sun 12-Jun-22 12:05:39

Actually just seen a thread from PINKCOSMOS on this problem so shall read this and see if I can come up with an tips. You might all have already contributed to the thread so any ideas I can pick up I shall try!

But that is what my GP (well the reception desk told me when I said I would probably only need to see the nurse rather than the Doctor and she said they don't deal with this anymore and to treat myself)

growstuff Sun 12-Jun-22 12:02:51

I've been warned it could take a year to clear up.

growstuff Sun 12-Jun-22 12:02:23

My GP has recently prescribed me treatment for fungal toe infection, so that's not true.

mrsgreenfingers56 Sun 12-Jun-22 11:59:32

Oh dear so embarrassing but toenails becoming discoloured and yellow and know I have a fungal infection. BUT just cannot seem to clear it. I have bought two different bottles of liquid that you paint on your toenails and not cheap at about £18 per bottle but not done any good and coming up to summer and hopefully wearing sandals. Put some little footies (mini tight socks) on the other day to hide the problem.

Been told from the Doctors they do not deal with fungal infections anymore and to buy the paint on liquids which as said I have done but to no avail.

Any idea's anyone? Anybody else sorted this problem out?

Thanks.