Sunday, June 27, 2010

Tidbits for Dealing with Furry Friends

By furry friends I mean fungal toe nails. I know, gross, and so not like me, but I came across some useful information that I know some of my readers might want. So I share.
This is going to be a quick one- it's past my bedtime.
So, for those of you out there with fungal toe nails, first, I'm so sorry, that's gross, and second, I have a cure. Two cures actually.
The first, and definitely less desirable: there is a prescription drug that will make all of your problems disappear.
Cost: somewhere north of $1200
Estimated time of healing: about a year
Potential Problems: Kidney failure
Well! "My goodness!" you say, "How do I get a hold of this drug??"
Talk to your doctor.
And the second cure: Vick's Vapor Rub. Yep, you read right, Vick's Vapor rub. Apply directly onto the toenail and cuticle daily.
Cost: about $12 (that's a $4 bottle about three times)
Estimated time of healing: about a year
Potential Problems: none.
Now, of course, you ask, "What kind of phony bologna is this?" Well, first of all, shame on you for doubting me, and secondly, it's not! I know someone who has done it and it worked! And I know a nurse who says there is scientific evidence that it works! No phony bologna here!
I can't say that I know it works from personal experience- but come on, $12? don't you think it's worth a try?
Or would you rather spend $1200 and then die from kidney failure?
Samia

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