Re: [Philmont]: boots

In a message dated 6/2/2005 7:24:54 PM Central Daylight Time,
ps-johnson@comcast.net writes:
After a few such hikes, I have noticed that my big toe on each foot appears
to be bruised underneath the toenail. It does feel bruised when I push down on
the toenail.
Peter,

Dr. Bob has a lot of good suggestions. I've had a similar problem over the
years.

This problem is commonly known as "black toe." Some sufferers have indicated
that a larger shoe size solved their problem. My podiatrist recently
recommended the increased size along with full orthotics. I will soon find out is this
solves the problem.

I found this description of black toe on the net.

Black toe, or black nail, is a condition frequently seen in athletes
(especially runners) when a shoe is too short or too tight. As a result, the toe
repeatedly hits the end of the shoe, causing pain and bleeding under the toenail.
The nail becomes discolored, giving the appearance of a black toe. If enough
pressure builds beneath the nail, it can become quite painful, requiring your
physician to drill a hole into the nail to relieve the pressure.

Check out the following link to a Backpacker Magazine article in which black
toe is mentioned:

    http://www.backpacker.com/gear/article/0,1023,417,00.html

Jerry Jung
Trek 623-P Itinerary 23
Philmont '56, '92, '96, '99, '02, '05

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Received on Fri Jun 3 00:28:11 2005