How Does Your Toe Get Put to Sleep?

What is it like to get your toe numbed up for surgery or for getting your toenail removed? Many people are scared of needles and understandably so. There is usually at least one bad experience that you can think back to where an injection really hurt or someone said something that made you even more nervous. Regardless of the situation, it is a fear that is shared by many people.

An injection for your toe or for your foot for surgery consists of a numbing agent that will put your nerves to sleep to where you won’t feel pain. A common misconception is that you won’t feel anything, but in reality you may feel some pressure, and that is perfectly normal. When the injection is placed you will feel a stick and then you will feel a bit of pain for the first couple of seconds and then it will start to feel numb. Your toe will stay numb for approximately between 4-10 hours depending on your body’s metabolism.

A numbing injection for your foot is not something that you should be overly concerned about. It does not take long and you will barely feel anything for the injection. It is much more important that you get your ingrown toenail taken care of or that you have an injection before surgery because it will greatly reduce your pain both during and after the procedure. If you are needing foot care, you should seek support from your podiatrist. If you live in the Wesford or Wilmington, Massachusetts area, Dr. Wachtel would be more than happy to see you and help treat your feet. We are also happy to announce our Methuen and North Andover offices located at 451 Andover St. Suite 300, North Andover MA 01845 and 87 Jackson St, Methuen, MA 01835