How painful is bunion surgery recovery?

Most patients describe the first 3-5 days as the most painful, with pain typically rated 5-7 out of 10. Pain usually becomes manageable with over-the-counter medication within 1-2 weeks. Keeping the foot elevated and icing consistently are the most effective non-medication pain management strategies.

What helps with pain after bunion surgery?

The most effective pain management approaches include: keeping the foot elevated above heart level, icing for 20 minutes every 2 hours, taking prescribed medications on schedule (not waiting for pain to build), nerve blocks during surgery for the first 24-48 hours, and gentle movement when cleared by your surgeon.

Is nerve pain normal after bunion surgery?

Some degree of nerve irritation is common after bunion surgery, presenting as tingling, numbness, or burning sensations. This usually resolves within weeks to months. Persistent nerve pain beyond 3 months should be discussed with your surgeon, as it may require medication like gabapentin or further evaluation.

How long does pain last after bunion surgery?

Acute surgical pain typically resolves within 2-3 weeks. Mild aching and discomfort with activity can persist for 2-3 months. Most patients report being pain-free or significantly improved by 4-6 months post-surgery, though this varies by procedure and individual.

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From Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery

I have recently had the injection in my foot after several rounds of shock waves, the injection wasn’t as horrific as told and I have a phobia. The instant relief however I noticed the pain more in the other foot. I went for a ultrasound yesterday and they could see the difference with and without the injection

PRP platelet-rich plasma ultrasound Akin osteotomy

Comments (5)

What Injection Cortazone or prp

Community member

I’ve just had guided injections in both feet (2 weeks apart) I found walking after rough as it was really bruised. Definitely feeling the benefit now though.

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to the MAX Bill Wilson Frustrating experience today on a flight from Tucson to Las Vegas. We are A list and booked Choice Extra seats. We boarded and put our backpacks in the overhead. My bag is a 42 liter Cotopaxi. On past flights I have been told it is too large to be placed under the seat. On this flight we were told we had to put them under the seat to make room for other passengers bags. I asked why she was making us take out bags down when I could see lots of other smaller bags in the overhead bins and she snarkily said “Sometimes it’s nice to help other people”. Not sure how good or bad her day has been today, but it was an unusually poor customer experience. See less

Community member

As a SWA flight attendant I am so sorry to hear about your experience. We all have to follow FAA regulations that all passengers are allowed only 2 carryon items, one large and one small under the seat in front of you. Idk how many items you have brought on this flight, if you had TWO I would say it is your responsibility to make it fit under the seat, if you had only ONE of this backpack I would insist and tell them that you only have one item and you have the right to keep it in the OHB because everyone should have their own bin space to be fair.

Community member

If you bring two bags, only one goes overhead. If you have one bag, put it overhead…you are entitled to your leg room! (FA here)

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