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I cant get my knee replacement done cause of a toenail fungus, would it go faster if i had them take my toenails out? is that painful and how painful

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Terbinafine: Stick with terbinafine anti-fungal medication that your other questions imply that you are taking. Wish you good health!

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Answered 1/5/2019

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