Losing a Toenail

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7755Matt Feb 2013 8:46am, 26 Feb 2013 1,346 posts	0 7755Matt I had a bruise under my big toe nail since Beachy head marathon. The other week I went for a long run, ever since its felt a bit odd, there was a line across it, which appears to be a crack. It feels loose. What should I do? Wait for it to fall off? Pull it off (fnarr)? See a specialist? I've put a picture in the gallery if it helps
Puddington Feb 2013 9:17am, 26 Feb 2013 48,801 posts	0 Puddington It would help me digest my breakfast if you took it down, actually. We all know what a manky foot looks like.
Griffo Apr 2013 8:23pm, 30 Apr 2013 52 posts	0 Griffo I lost 5 toe nails after blackpool marathon, I pulled them all off after a couple days I had feet like a budgie,I had to wear my sons flip flops for the rest of the weekend lol it was not funny at the time.
beebop Apr 2013 11:27pm, 30 Apr 2013 304 posts	0 beebop Aargh! Yuk. Let it do what it wants, I'd say. Don't force the matter or you could make it worse, maybe? Mind you, I know nothing, but I do have an evilly purple toenail from kicking a drain cover back in feb - I think they can take their time!
MissChappo Apr 2013 11:32pm, 30 Apr 2013 12,935 posts	0 MissChappo Since last year's Brighton mara I am an expert on this. Don't force them. Look after them and keep them hanging on as long as poss. Then they'll just ease off when they're ready and they'll be weird but not hurty underneath.
Hackett May 2013 9:05am, 1 May 2013 1,261 posts	0 Hackett My little toe nail was lost in action a couple of years ago and has never recovered. My middle toe nail on the same foot is now a lovely deep purple colour .. I fear the worse.
Griffo May 2013 4:22pm, 1 May 2013 59 posts	0 Griffo Say bye bye toe nails.lol