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By Patoose - 16/08/2016 20:54 - Canada - Montr?al

Today, I had surgery done to fix an ingrown toenail. When the doctor started cutting the nail, my toe wasn't entirely numb. FML
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daniel271 13

Why didn't they make sure its was frozen? Sorry op must've hurt like hell.

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popaulina 8

I had that done a few years ago, both big toes at once. Hurt even after the meds kicked in. Sorry OP, that had to be a bitch. Get better soon!

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skottyp 6

So true. Canada's healthcare might be free but its actually pretty bad and inefficient. Most of the good doctors leave to make more money in the states.

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LostInLife94 29

I had that done probably 6 months ago or more maybe close to a year ago and the thing they used to numb me barely worked. The doctor went for it anyways and was merciless, it hurt so bad I was shaking and holding tightly onto the chair. I know your pain OP, I hope you feel better soon <3

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ajk168 22

Happened to me and the doctor stuck the needle in my big toe about 4 times up and down side to side. Completely numb.

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shkash 5

that can happen, the numbing medicine isn't infallible and some nerves are stubborn. just say it's not frozen or that hurt and they should give you more.

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ki087 20

stuff cotton (as much as you can) under the ingrown toes nail. it will hurt when you are doing it but it saves a trip to the doctors and hurts a lot less than having it cut out. it has worked everytime I've had an ingrown toe nail.

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amileah13 26

I've had a similar experience. I was having my left foot worked on (I had severe bunions and so this surgery was to remove them and realign my foot) and during the entire surgery I felt him drilling into my feet and the saw too. I also felt him breaking my bones and let me tell you, weirdest sound and experience of my life. I was crying the whole time but because I was severely medicated I couldn't say anything but I felt everything. When I had my right foot done (and left had to be redone because foot was so bad) I requested to be completely put under during the surgery and best decision ever (besides deciding to get my feet fixed)

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PhoenixChick 26

That sounds like a terrible doctor. They should always check to make sure you are comfortable and able to communicate if it's a local anesthetic. If they didn't do that, and didn't notice you were crying, that is really scary. Especially in a procedure where they are BREAKING bones! BTWI hear about hearing the bones break. That sound really does stick with you.

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amileah13 26

Actually he did a great job, but it was the anesthesiologist that was supposed to be watching me and he wasn't. I wasn't loud when I cried I think my body was so relaxed that I couldn't move a muscle so only tears fell from my eyes and I couldn't move anything to alert them. He was busy working away at my feet and with all the noise of the machines and instruments, I don't think anyone noticed me upset. But when it came to my first post op appointment I let him know what happened and he felt terrible. When my second surgery happened I had a different anesthesiologist and they put me completely under this time. I practically blinked and the surgery was over thankfully haha

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hmlongo9 3

I know the feeling! I have had at least 8 ingrown toenails on the same toe and for about half, I felt the whole thing. Hope you feel better, OP!

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sheepy123 6

The same happend to me :( i know how you feel

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