Ingrown toenail pain relief?

i have a ingrown toenail, ive had the procedure done before and had it removed. i know the injection to numb it can be a little discomforting. I actually have a apt. today to get my ingrown toenail fixed. I was wondering if before i go if putting orajel on it will help??Ingrown toenail pain relief?
First, don't take ibuprofen or naproxen as suggested. There will be some minor bleeding from the procedure, this is normal; but using these medications (or aspirin) will cause the bleeding to last longer. You can use paracetemol (also called: acetaminophen) however.





That said, Orajel won't likely provide any help. Using an ice-pack in the ten or fifeteen minutes before getting the injection may help. You should tell the doctor how much it bothers you, though. There are some methods and medications that can decrease the discomfort, and the doctor may be willing to use them.





Cheers!Ingrown toenail pain relief?
I had ingrown toenails on both sides of both of my big toes for about 5 years, and had various procedures performed as a kid. (my parents were always stubborn when it came to doctors) no pain relief is enough





What procedure are they doing? i had the growth plate on either side of my toe removed, causing it to grow only from the middle and not from the sides and haven't had any issues since. it changed the shape of my toe slightly and having the two of them done separatly and by two different docs doing slightly different made my toes different shapes, but hey, no pain for years. check and see what they're doing, cause if it is simply removing the nail itself, it will probably reoccur.





as for the orajel (assuming similar to bonjella for teething) not sure, i guess it depends on the severity of it, how much open/proud flesh etc. may also sting a bit if open flesh, but your call in the end
I've had the sides of both my big toe-nails removed because they were ingrowing. And as for the pain, it's probably going to get worse before it gets better. I remember being in some pain after the operation for quite a while, especially when people accidentally stand on it.
not sure about orajel?





Soak your foot in warm water 3-4 times a day.





Use a cotton bud to gently push the skin away from your toenail.





Wear comfortable shoes with enough space around your toes.





Take painkillers, such as paracetamol, or ibuprofen, to relieve any pain.
use Naproxen sodium. great pain reliever. you can by it at wal mart or walgrens
how about cuting off your toe? :D