lost a finger nail

[iworkwhippets 12,247]

A while back no since it happened, but ive been seeing the nurse at my doctors to have the dressing done, where the nail should be, is excessive growth, i have been reffered to a dermatologist, to have it looked at, at the hospital, the nurse told me this morning, she is leaning towards cancer, shook me up did that, i struggled to make it home, i wouldnt have thought she was qualified to tell me that out the blue,

[kanny 19,385]

Sorry to hear that , seems a bit odd that a nurse would jump the gun like that ? Hopefully they have referred you to a specialist?  Wish you well Keith.

[iworkwhippets 12,247]

yes they have referred me to a specialist kanny, i just have to wait, ive had it for months now, it doesnt give me any problems, and i had a blood test, only last week in conjuction with mt prescription, i thought if anything was amiss cancer would have shown itself

[chartpolski 20,409]

Were you worried about it mate, and maybe misheard her ?

Shes a nurse, not an oncologist, she shouldn’t be making diagnosis, call your GP and tell them you’re worried.

I know it’s hard not to, but try not to fret about it until you get a definitive diagnosis.

All the best.

Cheers.

[iworkwhippets 12,247]

Hi matey, she definately said to me , she was leaning towards cancer, and yes it shocked me, so i rang the nurse told her i was extremely worried, she told me just to be on the safe side, ive been referred to a specialist at the hospital, just to be on the safe side,   thanks mate 

[Netmaker 904]

lets hope she is wrong mate and its not cancer she shouldn't have told you like that she doesn't sound very sympathetic

[iworkwhippets 12,247]

when i asked what does she think the problem is, her exact reply was, she was leaning towards cancer, i myself dont think it is, ive had trouble with this for a while now, it doesnt give me any pain, its just inconvenient, in day to day life, but i made it clear she was out of order , she isnt qualified im sure to tell me that, she even asked me which hospital removed my nail, i told her, no hospital i lost it myself in an accident 

[Netmaker 904]

shocking mate report her to the practice manger 

[Night Walker 591]

I’m no expert in this Keith but it may be over granulation or hypergranulation which is just your body healing from the lost nail. I wouldn’t think it’s cancer mate so try not to worry

[stumfelter 3,032]

Is it your w#nking hand? All the best and don't worry.

[iworkwhippets 12,247]

40 minutes ago, Night Walker said:

I’m no expert in this Keith but it may be over granulation or hypergranulation which is just your body healing from the lost nail. I wouldn’t think it’s cancer mate so try not to worry

Thanks for that mate, and it is exactly what I have at the moment, a raised tissue mass where the nail should be, it's not sore , and it's not keeping me woke or anything, just sore if I knock.it , thanks mate 

[scotty12 1,372]

Sounds like they will probably just cut your hand off mate and give you a hook seen it loads of times over the years youll be grand in no time captain.

[iworkwhippets 12,247]

9 minutes ago, scotty12 said:

Sounds like they will probably just cut your hand off mate and give you a hook seen it loads of times over the years youll be grand in no time captain.

Lol, up to the elbow 

[low plains drifter 9,463]

1 hour ago, iworkwhippets said:

Lol, up to the elbow 

Pokey bum wank incident

[jok 3,036]

Right Keith. I don’t wish to cause a stir. Had an appointment, booked weeks ago for an 8.55am with the nurse at my local practice.  On time, as usual, and waited for 55 mins and 2 requests to be seen. Lost the plot a little bit when told it had been a booked telephone appointment. Now then. My immediate problem is that both my big toe nails are falling out and it is not very comfortable. There I was with a nurse who actually said to make a telephone appointment to have it seen to. I was there for fck sake, in discomfort. Not one to complain I left but feeling a little let down. Jok.