When I run my toenails fall off. help
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taytaylynn3
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I didn't know where to post this.
I love to run...it's just my thing, but.....
It doesn't matter the type of shoes, if they're too big or too small or how long I wear them for...no matter what, when I run my 2 toenails, right next to my big toe loosen up and eventually fall off.
I have no idea how to prevent this, or what could help so they stop falling off every year. It's a huge pain. I know this can be a fairly common thing with runner, but I am sick and tired of it and it sucks!
Does anyone have any suggestions to make this happen less, or how to take certain pressures off of my toes so this doesn't happen?
It's summer, and I hate to have to cover my toes because I have a missing toenail or 2..
PLEASE HELP
I love to run...it's just my thing, but.....
It doesn't matter the type of shoes, if they're too big or too small or how long I wear them for...no matter what, when I run my 2 toenails, right next to my big toe loosen up and eventually fall off.
I have no idea how to prevent this, or what could help so they stop falling off every year. It's a huge pain. I know this can be a fairly common thing with runner, but I am sick and tired of it and it sucks!
Does anyone have any suggestions to make this happen less, or how to take certain pressures off of my toes so this doesn't happen?
It's summer, and I hate to have to cover my toes because I have a missing toenail or 2..
PLEASE HELP
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i would suggest going to the doctor. you probalby have something going on like a fungus0
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If it happens when you have too big or too small of a shoe - it is probably the way you run. When you run you probably lift your toes in your sneaker, it is common.0
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I know you say it doesn't matter the shoe, but have you been fitted for shoes at a running store?0
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I know you say it doesn't matter the shoe, but have you been fitted for shoes at a running store?0
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Do you keep your nails clipped short?0
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This happened to my mom after being on her feet all day in poorly fitted shoes. (The nails grew back.) See an orthotics specialist, you may need custom-fit shoes. Good luck!0
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Do you keep your nails clipped short?0
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Do you keep your nails clipped short?
What kind of distances are you running?0 -
what about trying those toe running shoes? Part of the close to barefoot movement.0
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In for responses. I for the past two years, I have never had 10 toenails at once - just 8 right now. I've tried everything - multiple pairs of good shoes that were fitted in running stores, orthotics, taping, keeping toenails short, non-cotton socks, etc. Nothing has helped for me. I think maybe it has to do with the way I land although the wear on my shoes is even and my feet don't hurt.
I just slapped a "toenails are for sissies" sticker on my bumper and learned to live with it.
For reference, I generally lose them from the second, middle, and rarely the pinkie toes.0 -
I have seen somewhere......can't remember where, an appliance that goes into the toebox of your shoe specifically designed to reduce black toe.0
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I used to get lots of black toenails with pain (eventually fell off) on my toes next to big toe. The major problem is the shoes too small. Here is what I do to minimize this problem:
1. running shoes +1 size bigger. basketball shoes +2 size bigger.
2. make sure nails are short/clipped.
3. make sure my socks are not tight and make them a little loose at toes. (socks can give you black toenails too if too tight)
Nowadays I only get black toenails when I forget to clip my nails.0 -
what about trying those toe running shoes? Part of the close to barefoot movement.0
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Sounds like you need a taller toe box and probably a squarer/ wider one as well. Is the toe that loses the nail longer than your big toe by any chance? You are probably driving it into the top of the toe box as you run. Also are you using a running shoe that is a size up from your daily walking shoes. Feet swell with the running motion/impact and need more room.
I find that moving in to a men's shoe rather than a woman's, gives me a better fit as the lasts are cut differently. I have used the online chat feature at road runner sport to get recommendations for shoes that will fit my need for a high and wide toe box but a narrow heel, low Achilles notch/back with support for high arches. Then I try them on locally before I purchase online. I like the return policy from road runner sport, you can run in a purchase for a month to see if the fit is right and still return for credit, if they are do not work out.0 -
I'm thinking it could be fungus. You don't have to have the yellow colored, splitting nail sign to have fungus. For someone that had it for years before finding an insurance company that covers that sort of issue; I can tell you that the sooner you get it checked out, the better. Best of luck to you!0
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I'm gonna admit that this made me laugh until I realized this was an actual issue that actually occurs to more than one person. I'm sorry.
I hope that your toes are okay and not in pain, at least! Maybe it's just one of those crazy things that happens to good people? Have you talked to a doc about it?0 -
Try lacing your shoes differently. One of the on-line running stores (forget which one) has a video tutorial on alternate lacing methods to prevent all kinds of problems, including nail issues.0
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This is very common problem with long distance runners. Google "runner toes" and you will find some suggestions. But if your distances are long enough they can be unavoidable.
ETA: to this day only eight of my toenails grow. The thing I found most helpful was making some padding and wrapping the toe in sports tape.0 -
ETA: to this day only eight of my toenails grow. The thing I found most helpful was making some padding and wrapping the toe in sports tape.
That's what I'm trying to avoid!
As of right now my toenails are still growing back, I want to have them all forever lol.0 -
It could be a few things
The toe box on your shoes might be too tight
You might need to go up a size in shoes to accommodate swelling (I normally wear a 9, but do a 10 or 10.5 in running shoes)
You could try 'ladder lacing' instead of regular lacing to reduce pressure on the top of your foot
You could be running a lot of steep downhills (that causes it in ultra runners),
You could just be one of those people who's toenails fall off.0
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