My "friend" –– Revisited

Six weeks ago I posted about my little "friend". That disgusting wart is STILL there, even after several attempts of OTC freezing, Compound W and even duct tape. And not only is it still there but it has morphed into something larger and even more disgusting (not to mention even more painful).


So tomorrow morning I am biting the bullet and going to the doctor. I have a 10 am appointment with the podiatrist. And I am totally freaked out. From what I have read a doctor can freeze it, use acid or cut/scrape it out. At this point I am afraid the last option is all that will work. And that most likely involves needles. Needles, the little item that I pass out cold even looking at. I know it sounds crazy but I am having an anxiety attack even thinking of getting a shot. I would rather have a colon cleanse than needles. Seriously. My neighbor is going with me. She says for support and in case I can't drive home (it is on my right foot) but frankly I think she is afraid I will down a bottle of tequila and get a DUI even trying to make it there.

Matt says that the dr will probably make me come back for treatment, but to be honest if it doesn't get taken care of soon I am afraid my whole foot will fall off. That is how bad it hurts.

So think of me tomorrow. If you hear screaming don't worry. It is most likely me.

Trying to Get Rid of a Friend

I have had this friend tagging along with me for several months now. At first I didn't pay any attention to him. It seemed like a small issue at the time. But I was mistaken. This isn't a small issue, but rather a pretty big, painful one.

I have a planters wart. Yes. A. Wart. A nasty disgusting wart right on the ball of my foot. So every time I walk it gets rubbed. And now it is to the point where just putting pressure on it sends a shooting pain down my foot. It hurts –– Alot.


Yes I know I have ugly feet. But I tend to find feet nasty in general. But I digress. Anyways, I have used a burning kit on it and when I saw the dr last week she said it appeared to be drying out. But that it will take time to fall out. Obviously a general family doctor didn't study podiatry much because it isn't going anywhere.

How do I ditch this friend? I have found him to hindering rather than helpful. Someone suggested trying some natural things from garden of life. Any other advice would be greatly appreciated.