I asked at the surgery if I could be referred to a chiropodist and was given a form to fill in for podiatry. I did this and have had an appointment but in the accompanying leaflet in italics it says it's not a nail cutting service. I can't really afford to see a chiropodist every six weeks and I just can't get down to them without getting very SOB. I've bought the long handled angled scissors but still can't get down to them! Any advice would be welcome. Keep smiling
Carole x
Foot up on the loo and long handled scissors. Still give an huufff but so far can still do it. Otherwise enlist a friend who you trust.
That's how i cut mine
I would have thought nail cutting would be a very important part of a chiropdist job, whenever I have been she has always done my nails, but she is a bit heavy handed for me so I go and have a pedicure now with the lady who does my manicures and it is cheaper as well.
Perhaps just wait an see what happens on your first appointment before you get too worried about it.
polly xx
If You Have Grand Kids .... Try Them ... I Had Back Problem And Had Same Issues So Got My Brothers Kids To Cut Them For Sweets Toys
But To Old Now And Totally Refuse Now
I think you will be fine Carole. I was referred because of inflamm arth but to be honest I can't reach either and get breathless. Along with cutting nails they will remove any hard skin and/or corns. You can only go every 3 months at ours and they're not cut to look good specifically as is the case with a pedicure, but depending on who you get they are pretty good. Don't think of it as nail cutting, but as general foot care.
Hi guys
or you could do the same as me I bought a electric pedicure set and instead of cutting your nails you file them instead I got mine last week from amazon in the sale for just £ 20 00 I have to be careful as I am on warfarin the machine did a fantastic job x
Hi Taffydaffy - I've been thinking of getting an electric set for a while; what make did you get?
You can get the electric filer for pets on E-Bay under £10.00. Same thing
The advice I was given was to ask someone to do it when they visit, not practical. So I soften them in a foot bath then cut them with large clippers, sometimes even cutting my toe skin.If you have a stool to put your foot on it helps. Then there's the hard skin that cracks and gets sore so I have to put something like Savlon on my soles and heels, that requires contortion movements to accomplish but we don't need chiropodists do we !!!! I have COPD and arthritis in both hands, thanks for the idea of an electric pedicure, but obviously there is no real remedy to replace assistance with the task
Try putting vaseline on your dry skin and then wearing socks either overnight or during the day, if you do this for a few days your hard skin will be a lot better.
then repeat when necessary.
polly xx
Many thanks for the tip, never thought of trying Vaseline. Seems the more tried and tested creams work best
Try putting cream on with long paint brush or similar !!
When I worked in health care there was a mobile chiropodist that came out.
She used to charge £17 an hour for those with health problems. Is there a mobile one
near to you Carole (assuming you can afford one every two months).
Hope this helps.
xx Ros xx
I do mine in the bath as it's easier to bend in there ! And the water softens them too. 
My footman does it. Doesn't everyone's? How sad.
Bobby xxxx
Mine too tut, tut, can't imagine why everyone doesn't have one.xxxx
Thankyou for all your answers, am going to look into some of them, but definatly not scrobbitty's! I have a wet room 
Carole x
Aha minor detail Carole ! Sitting down by the plug hole is just not an option 
Tried my best though ! x
I take my time and if it takes a couple of days to get all ten cut then thats what it takes.Three toes a day is good. I prefer to soften mine first, like so many others but as I only have a shower, I have a rubber disc that I drop on the shower floor, move over the drain hole, hold it in place with my toes for a few seconds and then the water pressure does the rest. Just keep a eye on the water level as it builds up and move the disc a little to regulate the depth. I always take the disc with me when I go away. Makes a great temporary plug for a wash basin or bath too.
Sorry to say but i do mine the normal way. Sit on the sofa and bend over and cut them. It's so odd how the disease affects us differently.
I've noticed that Puff. Same disease but different effects. Are you quite slim?
Bobby
I'm about average although I have a bit of a stomach according to my OH.
I'm about 5' 7" and weigh about 10 1/2 stone.
Caroleoctober and all, Very interesting question and discussion. I had the same issue, as well as a bit of a strain putting on my shoes and tying them. The issue for me was/ is my enlarged stomach pressing up against my diaphragm, preventing the flexibility needed to accomplish this simple task. My answer: exercise. Walking, core exercises, elliptical machine. It's taken awhile, but now I can do these things almost as easily as "before."
The longer they grow, the easier it is to reach them !
Carole, go for your appointment with the podiatry. Its not just a nail cutting service, but is there for people who are unable to cut their nails for whatever reason, as well as corns etc etc.I am sure it will be fine.
ingrid.
This came up in a PR meeting. The nurse said don't breathe in before you bend over - breathe out. When your lungs are deflated it is easier to bend because there is less air in your diaphram. Or am I stating the obvious?
Bev x
No Bev that is something I hadn't thought of, thanks for that. Hope you are ok take care.
Carole x
I read Age Concern offer a toe nail cutting service. Something you might try is; sitting on a chair, cross one leg over the knee of the other leg. I find it useful for tying shoelaces.
Jim
I did go to the podiatrist and it was wonderful but I felt I was taking up appointments of people with real problems so I only went twice. Think I will need to apply again because I am finding it really hard to cope. The only parts of my lungs that are reasonably ok are at the bottom of my lungs, hence the problem.
Have to investigate the Age Concern/ Age UK option for toe nail cutting thanks for info
I have the same problem. Can't afford to go to a chiropodist. When I've gone to the Podiatrist at my local surgery, I was told that they "do not cut toenails", but that they will do it this once. What is the point of them being there? Just a waste of time. I am in agony trying to cut my toenails, as I have Arthritis in my back and knees. Have come to resort to the fact that I am going to have to find the money to pay for a chiropodist.
I eventually relented and used some of my spare cash on a mobile chiropodist, she was very good and only charged as much as one I would have to struggle to get to! Keep smiling
Carole x
my gp doctor referred my mother to a podiatrist who comes to the house. medicare covers it. i hope you can have this where you live. check with your doctor. best to you
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