ive had an ingrown toenail for the past month. it has swollen a bit, not a lot, so doc put me on antibiotics. theyre called flucloxacillin 500mg. ive taken them for 6 days now out of 7 and swelling has not gone but not gotten any bigger. I wont be able to see my doc until next tuesday so heres hoping it'll be ok up til then . im soaking it in warm water also. I can walk no problem. its not black. it looks normal aside from the swelling. any info most welcome..
Add salt to your water Tom, it helps if your toe is infected& hotter water might be more helpful, not too hot!
You can always ask the advice of a Pharmacist too.
Good luck
Have you seen a podiatrist, I have found them much more knowledgable than doctors for ingrowing toenails.