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5 week update: Most of my scab has fallen off, and I am still getting used to looking at the new shape of my foot. With my PT homework, I have restored about 70 percent mobility in my…
I had my big toe fusion done may 27. Everything went well. I went the 30th and I was told is could walk without the boot. But every day that I walk without the boot my foot hurts more…
Looking to see if anyone has had their screw from bunionectomy back out causing pain & swelling? My x-ray is showing this to be the case. Did you go back and have a revision if your…
Hi! I'm hoping to be a candidate for minimally invasive bunion surgery, but I'm concerned about the risk of the bunions returning. Has that been your experience?I'm also considering…
Did everyone that had surgery have to go to PT? Shared post Louise Yogini 5 week update: Most of my scab has fallen off, and I am still getting used to looking at the new shape of my…
First Podiatrist Appointment yesterday was referred to Podiatrist Surgeon. Today I have already filled an online Questionnaire & have Triage telephone consultation on Monday !…
how likely is it that this new pain could progress to a regular thing? does it happen to you guys often or is it just me? so i have a loft bed with a metal ladder. i was climbing into…
Bunion thoughts… Can anyone tell me how bad this is from the picture? I now have a tonne of pain on the side of my foot but most recently also on the ball. Feels like I’m walking on a…
So I have had heel pain for months now and presumed it was plantar fasciitis. The past day or so I was getting weird stabbing burning pain in my heel at rest. Coming and going. So…
I had relief from my PF for about 6 months after I got the cortisone shot in my heel. It has come back and is quite painful again. I have been doing a lot of walking this past week…
I just purchased “On: Cloudrunner 3” sneakers, and orthotics, at a specialty running store.  Anyone have luck with this brand?  I found them to be the most comfortable in the store…
I’m considering MIS without hardware. I understand the healing of the bone occurs while you have the bandage wrap on for quite some time. Can anyone share results after several years…
Annie Lennox was right, because 🎶sweet dreams are made of this, and who am I to disagree?🎶 😅 I'm sitting at around 5 1/2 weeks post-op... from MIS bunion surgery, and today was like a…
Has anyone tried stem cell therapy? Was it effective? Shared post Paul J Hartranft Has anyone tried the Outback oil that I see on the internet Shared post Punky Mcleod Shared post…
I searched but couldn't find any discussion on the Fulton slides. They claim to help with so many issues, including plantar fasciitis. I wondered if they were worth the cost. Has…
Has anyone tried using a handheld cold laser? (Like the Domer) Shared post Julia Elizabeth I just purchased “On: Cloudrunner 3” sneakers, and orthotics, at a specialty running store…
Has anyone started using Lunavia Anti Fungal Pens? Any results? No photo description available. Shared post Ellen Laiho Boelens Just saw a sponsored ad that looks very interesting…
Ok I’m new here my daughter told me to search for a group 4 foot pain. I’ve got so many questions and don’t even know where to start. I’ve been dealing with major issues in both feet…
What have you been told to do for plantar fasciitis… and did it actually work? Shared post Donald Jason Gonzalez Ive been dealing with foot pain for about 16-17 years. Went to the…
First consult and Podiatrist recommended big toe fusion (R food), but only if pain is truly bad (it isn’t bad unless I wear tight shoes or go for a 5+ mile run/walk). Said Lapiplasty…
Im 2 weeks post opp on getting bunion and Taylor’s bunion surgery on my right foot. Obviously a pretty rough start but at my two week check up i felt okay, less pain and the swelling…
Hello everyone. I had my surgery in June this year. I’m still struggling with swelling and does anyone else struggle with touching the scar area? It still feels tingly like all the…
Hi i’ve had this happen to my toes since last year doctors have said it chill blains however im almost 100% sure its not as this has been going on throughout hot weather etc. I have…
What’s this called? 9/10 pain. My wife says it’s a “Charlie horse” but those are in the leg. No photo description available. Shared post Beth Ryder Added another photo, its just…
Lately I have been having foot pain on the tops of my feet I drive for a living so I feel the tops of my feet are swelled a little bit during the week. This happens every day but on…
Birkenstock folks! What are your favorite sneakers, walking, or hiking shoes if you’ve found that Birkenstock sandals make your feet happy? Shared post Laura Cox I absolutely love…
Which one I should use first? For PF, which one I should use? When I understand is should be used while sleeping. May be an image of text that says '9:48 < Search in Daraz LZ Degree…
Anyone in here buy the orthofeet women’s Maryjane’s or Ella shoes? I am a music teacher and need comfy shoes for concert nights and events. Also need casual shoes to wear during the…
Throbbing tonight No photo description available. Shared post CreativeEagle2233 Please can someone who has been in this situation advise me. Seen surgeon x rays show bunion but…
What's with those no rise shoes? Or whatever they're called. Are they good for folks with pf ? Shared post Danielle Jukes Edit: Thanks everyone for the comments, as still unsure which…