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Hi I'm about 16 weeks post operation and today my foot is feeling sore scar throbbing and stinging today think it could be the heat anyone else had this putting my ice pack on it a…
Help! I just don't know where to turn. I am suffering from intense foot pain. A little about me. I am 66 years old. I work 3-4 days a week as a cook. I am on my feet for 8 hours a…
Has anyone tried this?? Has it helped?? I am desperate for some relief. I am so sick of being in pain.
Tomorrow, I am going to try active release therapy (ART)Massage to see if this type of massage can relieve the pain. I’m not sure how I developed this plantar fasciitis because I’ve…
26 hours post op. He did put in 2 screws. No pain yet. Is it going to hit??
I’m new to the group but hoping someone will have been or is in a similar situation. I have the most painful (getting worse over the last 7 months) painful bunionette! It’s making me…
I don't believe my podiatrist. He is really nice and sweet and definitely said I have plantar fasciitis however with my foot pain that I'm having on top of it he says it's a nervous…
I’m so afraid to get surgery. Im going to need it but pain is something that makes me anxious to even think about. I have severe anxiety disorder and wonder if anyone here has it and…
Hi y’all!! Today is exactly four weeks since my bilateral bunionectomies (scarf/akin maestro with distal soft tissue release on both feet - not MIS). I have two screws and a staple in…
Hi all, after a fractured 5th metatarsal in May 2025 I found that because of the pressure on my foot I had terrible pain in my bunion. I’ve had bunions for many years but this…
Good news post. I am 6 years post double bunion surgery. I had a fusion on my right (arthritis) and akin/osteo on the left. My surgeon had me weight bearing from day 1. I was…
Taping, massage gun and walking. Good morning All, Updating my journey with PF. After joining this group and reading through everything looking for some relief I’ve tried a range of…
I’m finally pain free after a year and a half! Update to give information on what all I did. Keep in mind everyone is different and may have a different issue than I did. 1. Ice and…
after several years of suffering I went ahead with the cortisone shot and it seemed to give just enough for the pf to heal itself. I had hoped to be done with this burden from hell…
After suffering for the 2nd time, this time my pain lasted for around 4 months….I am pleased to say, my pain has actually subsided. Dare I hope that it has disappeared!!! If it has, I…
I work on my feet all day with little pain, but when I get home and sit , and go to get up I can’t walk horrible pain. Any ideas?
I had my surgery on both feet Monday 6 days ago. I've been elevating since and pain has been manageable. I noticed when i walk on them (with crutches) only to the toilet and back they…
Hi all! I just wanted to introduce myself and share a photo I took. I’m Stephanie. I’m 52. I’ve had bunions since I was a teenager in high school. I put off the surgery as I was told…
I am getting an Austin Bunionectomy for toe one RIGHT FOOT. He asked about fixing the hammertoe for #4 and the bunionette on #5. My pain isn’t as great on the right side of my foot…
The BOOT. Has anyone worn a boot up to the knee and it helped? Here is my scenario. I am been fighting this for over 2 years. My pain is not traditional fasciitis in the way I don't…
I went over my MRI results with my doctor today. My right foot has pain, numbness and tingling. A small spur but not a lot of Plantar facitis. We discussed the possibility of Tarsel…
Has anyone used red light therapy for the horrible pain. I saw Amazon has some. Any thoughts?
My pf has been doing really good since I been wearing flip flops. I have no type of pain but when I put my foot in a tennis shoe forget it .. my pf flares up??? Why??
Can anyone else not put their heel flat on the ground without pain and tingling? My foot has been like this for 8 months and I’m so sick of it.
I have a crossover toe and baby bunion on one foot but it’s the arthritis in the big toe that is killing me! I’m trying Morton inserts and they seem to help somewhat but it’s limited…
TLDR: How do you deal with the pain? I’m a 40 year old teacher with 4 kids. (13,10,6,1) so I’m active. By 4-5 in afternoon my feet hurt so dang bad that it’s awful. I’ve been taking…
people with fat pads that have moved or move around what do you do for pain? The fat pads have moved more towards the toes so I can't bend my toes properly when walking or sitting. So…
How to stop pain on the little toe joint outside of the foot and under the little toe? This starting after walking in slightly narrower shoes eventhough I had no pain while walking…
Just had surgery Thursday I was able to stand and put pressure on my heels as the doctor recommended but yesterday and today the pain is unbelievable. Any tips or suggestions? Also…
Well-being in different groups as well and studying and doing history on PF I’m really starting to believe plantar fasciitis goes dormant, but never goes away it looks like all we can…