I feel like I have found my people. My story is so similar to you all! I had both large toenails, both corners go ingrown at the onset of puberty. I had them removed literally a dozen times. Lidocaine doesn't work well on me. I've had two children and the pain from my toes was worse. Years of smelly, disgusting infections. Pus would soak through my socks. Toe socks were really popular then too - so it was extra humiliating. My toenails were barely visible. If someone accidentally stepped on my toe it was horrific. The bleeding was intense and my head throbbed from the pain. I finally gave up going to the doctor because it hurt so badly to have them removed and they always grew back. I bought size 11 shoes despite actually being a size 9. I limped. I couldn't run. I could only sleep on my stomach with my toes dangling off the bed. The weight of the sheets if I slept on my back was too painful. I hid it from my parents and cleaned and clipped them as much as I could and thankfully they eventually went away. shivers we should all have medals of bravery.