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Explore 1,960 community discussions about pain management after foot surgery, with 3,873 replies preserved in the archive.
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After 3 years of being in agony almost everyday, I finally had the surgery on my right foot (left is next time) .... I walked out of the hospital like nothing happened is this normal?…
Do alot of yall only have pain in the heel? Not the arch at all. Edit to say..... my doctor made me start physical therapy because the pain after my surgery is still intense. I hate…
I'm now almost 4 mo post plantar fasciotomy surgery: at 3 mo everything had been feeling great for about six weeks - I stand at work (teacher), go square dancing a couple times a…
So here’s my basic story... I think I have shared pieces or maybe all of it but that’s the pain meds for you. Lol 2 years ago I injured my ankle while on my daughter’s Make a Wish…
Hi good people. Wondering how many of us had nerve damage and onset CRPS? I had bunion surgery beginning Aug. The aftermath was very painful due to neuropathy. The pain now is…
I am getting ready to have bunion surgery in June and I am so nervous, I have neuropathy in my feet from taking chemotherapy 15 yrs ago . I am afraid the surgery is going to make my…
Does anybody here have pain in their pinky toes because their pinky toes lay on their sides I'm not sure what the name of it is but doctor discovered that's what's going on with my…
***edited***Thank you for the add. I'm looking for ideas. I do intend to see a Dr as soon as I can afford it. Over the last few months my feet hurt so bad. Left more than right but…
Has anyone else had pain in their ball of foot, between big and second toe? I am thinking my bunions (tailor and regular) are throwing off the stability in my foot, they are not…
I just came out of surgery today. It seems that some people have very little pain, and before I had my surgery I questioned that: how can it be possible??? Well, I hate to break it to…
Last October, I had minimally invasive bunion surgery with two pins and a plantar plate repair. One pin had to come out about 6 months later because it was pushing against the side of…
How was surgery for you? Was yours a similar experience: 1st step: 10+ shots in the foot for “nerve blocker.” 2. No anesthesia. Just wore sound canceling headphones phones. 3. Laid on…
I had minimally invasive surgery on my foot on 1/22. Pain has never been severe and I’ve kept on top of the medication. However, I see all these posts online about how easy and how…
Anyone with a current bunion have pain and tenderness on the top center of the foot with the bunion?? Swelling at end of day as well.
Anyone else have pain on the Top of your feet? I've been struggling with this for several years. Only thing that helps is inactivity and cortisone shots. I can't keep getting shots…
Have had burning feet for quite some time now, along with painful feet. We own a wedding venue and on wedding days I am on my feet a lot. I found some shoes that felt comfortable but…
As suggested I went to a new podiatrist this morning. He is on board with another round of terbinafine. Hoping it helps. I previously Completed a three month regimen in October. He…
Revision. This patient had traditional surgery with plates and screws. You can see the scars. She was left with a bunion, painful calluses, and toes curling beneath each other. Now…
It's only been about 5 days post op...but... I miss walking!! That being said, even though I still lumber like Frankenstein after a few beers at the pub, I think I'm moving in the…
I’m honestly am at such a loss at this point. Back in December I got Metatarsalgia type pain in both my feet, and then started to get heel pain. Tried orthotics, and they weren’t of…
Hello, I've been suffering with severe and debilitating chronic pain in the ball of each foot for almost two years now. After seeing 12 podiatrists, the conclusion has been that my…
Hello, I was wanting some advice regarding toenail issues. At 13 years old I went to the doctor for an odor when I clipped my toenails, and pain. I was diagnosed with an ingrown…
So.... podiatrist appt today. Not ingrown. He said it was curved tho and cut it down. Not throbbing now,so we will see. When he cut it, most of the fungus is gone. The other toe still…
When should the pain start easing up. I had surgery 10 days ago. My foot just feels like its in a vice and its being squeezed and its heavy and im just really struggling despite me…
So, mine came in finally! It did take a while. Ordered 11/29/22. Arrived 3/3/23. I waited 12 days to post to give a review. Definitely HELPING!!!! I know some customers said they…
A lot of people say they have flat feet....then there are those of us born without arches in our feet. Grandma used to say I don't have feet I have flippers But seriously I hope these…
What are everyone’s opinions about being barefoot/wearing footwear indoors? Iv had flat feet pain and planta in both feet now for a year. Doing the exercises, customised orthotics and…
Really needing some advice and support, I feel so at a loss. I had my initial bilateral bunionectomy (both feet at the same time) plus bunionette on the 10th of March 2025. I then had…
Does anybody suffer from Peripheral Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis I suffer from both also arthritis and is the worse not being able to get up mostly on my right foot is in pain im…
Does anyone have callus issues? I have hydrocephalus, psoriatic arthritis and non-diabetic neuropathy so I'm not a stranger to pain. However, these calluses are absolutely terribly…
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| Hoka | 126 | |
| Brooks | 90 | |
| orthotics | 89 | |
| Oofos | 62 | |
| Crocs | 46 | |
| Altra | 42 | |
| walking boot | 42 | |
| Birkenstock | 40 |