to go to the GP for a corn on my toe?

[CallieMcNalleee]

It's definitely a corn. Not very big and is a hard lump on the side of my toe, where my little toe rubs against it. I've had a gait analysis done and bought some trainers that fit me properly, but it's SO painful when running. Not sure if they will just tell me to buy a corn plaster or to leave it alone. Not sure it's worth the hassle of trying to get an appointment as the last form I put in to my GP was ignored until I phoned them to chase a week later. Does anyone know of any miracle cures? Or should I go to my GP?

Podiatrist or pharmacist- not a gp for this one.

Buy stuff from a pharmacist or pay to see a podiatrist. Do not waste a GP appt on this .

Podiatrist or nurse practitioner as starting point

they might then want you to see a gp if they can’t treat it

I get corns removed at the podiatrist. The GP surgery won't do it.

Nip down and get some corn plasters, it will sort it out really quickly. Not worth the gp. I had one between my toes, bloody killed. The plasters caused it to peel off in days.

I can't afford to go to a podiatrist (none take self referrals, they all say they need a GP referral), but will try a pharmacist. The local podiatrist website says corn plasters are not advised by podiatrists as they can burn and the corn might just come back worse, but not sure if that's just because they want people to pay for their services!

I don’t know any miracle cures, just that rather than going to your doctors, book an appointment with a chiropodist or podiatrist they’re the specialist.
I didn’t think a GP would refer you, for a corn and in any case waiting lists would be huge.

I’ve got an issue with corns too but I just go with the plasters if I bother with anything ( my trainers don’t hurt but some shoes do). I seriously would not try to see a GP about it.

Not unless you have diabetes or some other reason why you might qualify for NHS podiatry.

The GP won’t do anything - you need to see a chiropodist.

I don't have diabetes but I am immunocompromised (lupus). Though it doesn't seem to make it worse. I will try a pharmacist today. Thanks all.

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I used this when I had one, no burning & it was gone within a week

You need to see a chiropodist (mine costs £40-50 for an appointment). Over the counter remedies are a waste of time and money. The very fact that you are thinking of going to the GP with a corn is ridiculous. Save up for the chiropodist - foot health is important.

Absolutely nothing a GP can do to help, so it would be pointless. You seriously can’t spare £80 for a chiropodist appointment? You bought running trainers recently - those are hardly cheap.

I go to a chiropodist every 12 weeks. It costs £25 per 30 minute appointment and includes nail cutting, hard skin and corn removal (I have a recurring corn on my next-to-little-toe due to the way I walk).

All your GP would do is look at it and tell you to go to a chiropodist. They won't refer you for (free) treatment.

Superdrug cheapest corn plasters seem to work the best as Have high syrilic (sp) acid content. Will take about 5 days and the plaster makes it much more comfortable as well.
more responsibility for own health and funding elements of own healthcare need to be taken by the populous to maintain the nhs and health services IMO.

I use corn plasters on the rare occasions I have a corn and they work brilliantly.

In my area there are private podiatrists but also the NHS service, which is self referral. Have you checked if that exists where you are?

A chiropodist will remove this in 5 minutes and you'll be pain free immediately. My charges about £40.

Ring round until you find one. Even if it means traveling.

You'll waste 10-20 in the pharmacy when you could be better immediately.

This is NOT a GP issue.

I’ve removed corns myself using a scalpel bought from Amazon and they’ve not returned. Obviously wouldn’t usually recommend this as seeing a podiatrist would be far preferable but if cost is an issue it’s an option. Need to carefully dispose of the sharp blade afterwards particularly if you have children in the house.

The local podiatrist website says corn plasters are not advised by podiatrists as they can burn and the corn might just come back worse, but not sure if that's just because they want people to pay for their services!

I'm an NHS Podiatrist , we advice people not to use corn plasters as they contain acid which can damage your skin.
Not because we want people to employ our services but we want to reduce the risk .....and yes I have seen the acid burn ulcers they can cause .

If its a toe , try something like the silicone sleeve pads (Silopds or similar ) and remove the source of pressure

But your GP will do diddly squat

You need a chiropodist. They vary between £25 to around £55, for corn removal.
I think the warnings against corn plasters is overkill. They are on sale because the masses use them and have done so the whole of my lifetime, since the 60's.

My GP refered me to the podiatrist twice for my corn ( also between my toe. I used corn plastered but would eventually come back, the waiting list was roughly 3-6 months.

Corn plasters do burn you skin but as long as you use don't go over the recommended time the skin heals fast. I would definitely get yourself some.

The corn plasters are amazing. Pop them on overnight and then a week or so later it peels right off.

We just used them on ds to get rid of a cluster of warts on a few toes. I was amazing at how easy it was and we had already tried gels and other techniques.

Corn plasters!

Cheap enough and they work.