Bruised Toenail?

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OK - just noticed it today on my right foot. The big toe's nail is kinda blue from the cuticle end. Only sensitive if I push on it from the top - definitely not when I walk or run on it. 

Is this normal - is it just a by-product of running? I'm doing 30 miles a week at the moment. Am I likely to lose the nail? 

Anyone had something similar?

[labbie]

I've had it before from running. I lost the nail, but it came back in fine.

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Does it hurt losing the nail, and can you still run while you lose it? I'm not bothered at all how grim it will look, just don't want to not be able to run.

[runaways]

Yeah I've had several and they usually end up falling off. They don't ever hurt me at all beyond the initial bruise and I run as normal. For me the new one sort of grew up underneath and the old one peeled off eventually - just keep it cut short and if it gets floppy and bothers you tape it or bandaid it down or something.

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Jan 22, 2014 17:14:48 GMT -5 runaways said:

Yeah I've had several and they usually end up falling off. They don't ever hurt me at all beyond the initial bruise and I run as normal. For me the new one sort of grew up underneath and the old one peeled off eventually - just keep it cut short and if it gets floppy and bothers you tape it or bandaid it down or something.

Ah okay - so I shouldn't worry then. Great idea about taping it down when it gets to that point - I'll remember that.

Oops - just realised the time, so if anyone else posts, I'll see it in the morning (I'm on GMT time). Didn't want it to look like a post and run. (Ha! how appropriate for this board! LOL)
\night night lovely ladies.

[labbie]

Jan 22, 2014 17:14:48 GMT -5 runaways said:

Yeah I've had several and they usually end up falling off. They don't ever hurt me at all beyond the initial bruise and I run as normal. For me the new one sort of grew up underneath and the old one peeled off eventually - just keep it cut short and if it gets floppy and bothers you tape it or bandaid it down or something.

This is what happened to me too- no pain (which is odd given how gross it looks!)

[hungrycaterpillar]

I've got the same thing going on right now - I'm in the "it bleeds every time you run phase" right now. I suspect it'll fall off in about a week or so. It's only slightly irritating.

[joenali]

I'm so proud of mine!! Lol!