FUNGAL NAILS- FINALLY A REAL CURE IS HERE

 FUNGAL NAILS- FINALLY A REAL CURE IS HERE

Thick, yellow, brown, black toenails occur mainly because of a fungus or mushroom infection that grows slowly in the toenails and underneath nail bed of the toes.

People that get this infection usually do because that have a slight defect in their immune system.
The immune system does not fight fungus in this area in about 30% to 50% of humans.

Many medical treatments and over the counter treatment have been used over the years and all do not afford the patient a REAL CURE.

After 35 plus years of treating these nails myself- I have added one method to another to finally afford a real significant improvement or cure.

No one method works.  I know now that several specific methods do work.

The nails need to be reduced mechanically in the office.

The Nomir Laser, which is the only one that I have found effective, is attached to the names for 16 minutes painlessly, usually 3 times.

Topical liquids prescription medications like Jublia are always needed to prevent reocurance.

Oral Lamasil or Sporonox now is helpful, but only in small pulse dosing- NOT for 3 to 4 months straight anymore.

My podiatry specialty has become the treatment of fungal nail.  I now know, that all other treatments do not provide a cure or even a very satisfied result.

FOR A FREE TELEPHONE CONVERSATION ABOUT THIS, FEEL FREE TO CALL ME DIRECT AT:

DR ANDREW CARVER
FARRAGUT FOOT AND ANKLE
202 296 2424

5100 WISCONSIN AVE NW
SUITE 522
WASHINGTON, DC 20016

WWW.DRANDREWCARVER.COM

WINTER FEET- WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW

'WINTER FEET'

- WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW:

Extreme cold can do damage to the soft tissue of the feet.  Long periods of extreme cold can freeze and actually kill soft tissues in the foot.  Because the blood vessels are most small in the foot the blood, arteries, veins, and capillaries can actually freeze too.

If frozen for long periods of time, the soft tissues can actually die.

Frostbite and chillblaines can be the result.

Prevention is multiple pairs of thick wool socks, and waterproof shoes.

When coming inside after long periods of extreme cold, its is important to warm the foot again, but SLOWLY.  Soak them in warm, not hot water.  Keep them at inside room temperature- NOT at extreme hot.

If the feet stay painful, red, blue, black or open sores it is important to see a foot specialist ASAP. 

PREVENTION is always best. 

Dr Andrew Carver
Farragut Foot and Ankle
5100 Wisconsin Ave NW
Suite 522
Washington, DC 20016

WWW.DRANDREWCARVER.COM

202 296-2424

Finally the Real Cure for Fungal Nails- The ONLY Way

Finally the Real Cure for Fungal Nails- The ONLY true cure.
After about 35 years of treating fungal nail infections- I believe I now have the only true methodology for the cure.

Most Dermatologists and Podiatrists do not go to the extent that one has to, to actually rid you of this difficult infection.

SO WHAT HAS TO BE DONE TO CURE FUNGAL NAILS AND STOP THEM FROM COMING BACK?

1.  Nomir Laser treatments once per month for 3 months.
2.  Electrical/Mechanical reduction of all nails once per month for 3 months
3.  60 second topical nail treatment of the nail plates only with NaOH.
4.  Topical treatment of nails every day with Lamasil Spray, Jublia or Kerydin.
5.  Oral Lamasil (Terbinifine 250 mg) once per day for 7 days.  Done every 4 months.

Without the above 5 methods of treatment, I have found this infection recalcitrant to cure.
With the 5- you will find clear or very much acceptable nails in 12 months from the start of treatment.

Dr Andrew Carver
FARRAGUT FOOT AND ANKLE
1040 17th ST NW
Washington, DC 20036
www.drandrewcarver.com
202 296 2424

WHY SOFTER ORTHOTICS INSTEAD OF THE OLD HARD PLASTIC ARCH SUPPORT?

Podiatry started making hard plastic orthotics for patients during the running boom of the 1070's.
They work to some degree but would you prefer your car tires made of hard plastics or soft rubbers?
That is precisely why I changed to soft orthotics as I became the foot doctor for the Golden State Warriors and the Mens Tennis ATP in San Francisco.
I made a hard and soft pair for each Warrior before the season started.
The next year I asked the players if they wanted them again- and each player said that they had only worn the soft rubber orthotics.
GOT MY ANSWER.
That is why I have been so successful with the latest rubberized Pro Support Systems orthotics.

DR ANDREW CARVER
FARRAGUT FOOT AND ANKLE
1040 17 TH ST NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
202 296 2424
WWW.DRANDREWCARVER.COM

WHY DOES HEEL PAIN (PLANTAR FASCIITIS) HURT MORE IN THE MORNING?

Ever wonder why your heel hurst much more, first thing in the morning?
It is a question that most doctors do not seem to have the correct answer for.
The reason, inflammatory cells (swelling) fill the area under the heel,  when the feet are not compression the ground by walking.
In bed, the swelling fills, and you stand up to a ball of swelling under the heel which presses on the local nerves- hence severe heel pain
Best quick treatment: an ice bag- 10 minutes under the heel area.
Wow!
Also make sure you get to a well trained podiatrist that has a real interest in treating heel pain without surgery.
Usually a cure can be had with custom soft orthotics and a bit of ECSW or extra corporal sound wave treatments!

DR ANDREW CARVER
    FARRAGUT FOOT AND ANKLE
    1040 17TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON, DC 20036
    202 296 2424
    WWW.DRANDREWCARVER.COM

TOENAIL FUNGUS- WORSENS IN THE FALL AND WINTERTIME- Why?

so you really want to get rid of toe nail fungus???



Toenail fungus is actually a mushroom like infection of the nails and the nail beds.

Very difficult to eradicate unless you see a doctor that has great interest in the new cures for it.

So the fungus like dark and moist areas to thrive.  That is why it does so well in the toebox of a shoe.

Fall and Winter- we wear more closed shoes than the other two seasons of the year.

Usually the fungus get worse during during these seasons.

The cure has only recently been discovered.  What is it?  It is a combination of the following modalities.

1. Mechanical reduction of the infected nail
2. Nomir Laser treatments which are once a month for 3 months.
3. Prescription topical new antifungals to prevent reoccurance.
4.  Oral antifungal pill now only taken for a week every 4 months.

This is the only true way to cure fungal nails.

All other treatments will fail both in the short term and in the long term.

For more toenail fungus information please visit us at: http://www.drandrewcarver.com/services/toenail-fungus



DR ANDREW CARVER
FARRAGUT FOOT AND ANKLE
1040 17TH ST NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
202 296-2424
WWW.DRANDREWCARVER.COM

ANKLE SPRAINS- WHY THEY 'ALWAYS' SHOULD BE TREATED WITH AN 'ANKLE STIRRUP'

Ankle sprains are the most common injury in the human foot.

They occur usually as the heel turns in and under the leg.

When this occurs- one, or several of the three ligaments on the outside of the ankle- tear and the stability of the outside of the ankle joint can be diminished or lost.

As far as treatment, unfortunately, most Emergency Rooms just hand patients a pair of crutches and an Ace bandage.

The sprain always gets better with time, but the ligaments will heel 'stretched out' or attenuated, if they are not properly immobilized by a simple brace for about 3 weeks.

A brace like the Air Cast Ankle Stirrup, is a plastic velcro and plastic device made specifically to hold the torn ligaments tightly together for the time that it takes soft tissue injuries to heal- about 3 weeks.

Otherwise, the ligaments do heal in time, but because they heal in a 'stretched position'- they are more loose and there is a much higher risk for re-spraining.

This is the regular or low ankle sprain.  95% of all ankle sprains.

There is also the 'high ankle spain'.  Very much more rare.  The pain is several inches above the ankle and not directly on the outside of the ankle, as in the standard ankle sprain.

High ankle sprains should be immobilized but generally a regular or fiberglass short leg cast is necessary for 3-5 weeks.

Lessen to be learned- get ankle sprains treated quickly and not by an Emergency Room but by a foot and ankle specialist.

In the long run, you will have chances for a normal ankle again!

Dr Andrew Carver
Farragut Foot and Ankle
1040 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20036
WWW.DRANDREWCARVER.COM
202 296-2424