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A bone lesion in the foot that is expanding, causing progressive pain, and thinning the surrounding cortex is a finding that requires expert evaluation — and an aneurysmal bone cyst…
So I had full right foot reconstruction in 2019. Ankle replacement 2021. Hardware removal and nerve cut in 2024. Finally had some relief but now I'm so much again. Nerve pain…
I’m just curious if anyone else can relate … I have now had bad foot pain in both feet for 4 years. After multiple doctors, several Dr. trips, physical therapy, ice, night boot…
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…
Update: went to surgeon today to have heel checked. Good thing, he said I would have had pressure sore by my scheduled post-op appt next week. Changed to a big boot which is helping…
So 12 long weeks and I’m finally healed such a long painful journey but so worth it the last scab fell off Xmas day and a long we’ll earned soak in the bath was well overdue I’ve…
These toe spacers seem to be helping! I just started using them and find them really relaxing. After trying so many shoes and inserts without much relief, I decided to give these a…
Has anybody ever had there toenail hurt but haven't seen a actual ingrown toe nail? If so what did you do to get rid of the pain without losing the nail, like what over the counter…
Thanks for letting me join.. I been fighting plantar fasciitis heel spurs finally went to the doctor I had a ingrown toenail omg the pain was so bad about died. Now I’m afraid to go…
Lapiplasty, mallet toe and neuroma surgery yesterday. The nerve block wore off and all hell broke loose. I am in excruciating pain. staggering tramadol and celebrex. How long does…
Hi, I had a bunionectomy 6/21/23. After surgery I had intense pain at the second toe and the ball of my foot. I had the screws removed in September and it helped slightly but I still…
This is crazy. Has anyone else experienced this? 6 months PO. 3 surgeries at one time. Scarf bunionectomy, 2 toe corrections with fusion and a Morton’s Neuroma removal. Recovery was…
My pain is not in the heel. It's in the arch and it's excruciating-and in both feet. It makes stretches and exercises feel pretty awful. Anyone on here in the same boat? It seems like…
So I just found out I have flat feet and all arch support shoes/ insoles hurt my feet so bad! Does anyone have any suggestions for insoles for flat feet that actually help with…
How long have you had plantar fasciitis? I have had pain in my arches and heels when I stand since middle school (20 years ago). I’ve also been plagued by tight calf muscles since…
Hi, are there any runners on here? I’m in the uk struggling with bunion pain. I have flat feet and arthritis in my big toes. What should I be running in? I’d hate to not run and not…
Hi everyone!! Thanks for adding me to the group. I have a bunion on my right foot since I cant remember but it never bother me til maybe a little but more than a year ago. It hasnt…
I've had bunions for about 3 years but haven't actually been to see a doctor about them. The last year they've been painful and my arches, ankles and shins are achy. My right arch…
Surgeon’s opinions please. Revision needed: Did my surgeon do anything wrong, can I trust him again? I need a revision. My op was last March in the UK. I had left foot hallux valgus…
This is an email I regularly receive from Dr. Angela from YouTube…she has saved me MONTHS of pain… 3 Mistakes That Trigger Flare-Ups If your plantar fasciitis has flared up again…
Because of my experimenting, I have experienced some backlashes. But in addition to all the other things I have tried/use and mentioned here before, I now use a toe spreader (at the…
I've been dealing with the pain in my feet since the end of the March. My left foot has gotten somewhat better but my right foot is getting worse. I'm trying all the things full…
Progress update... My foot (the right which is the affected) finally not hurts bad when I'm moving - last week I could use my barefoot shoe - but it still hurts when I have to stand…
Plantar fasciotomy update. Sorry for the graphic pic. Surgery was on the 30th. I’ve literally been a couch potato since watching Netflix keeping my foot elevated (with the exception…
Had surgery today. Pain is manageable for now as it’s numb so nervous for when that wears off. My dr warned me it would be rough tomorrow.
4 weeks post op bunion surgery on my big toe and little toe, curly toe straightening on 4th toe kpin, hammer toe correction on 2nd toe!!! I have started to increase my steps and get…
Two week post op update: Bandages have come off and stitches are out, X-ray’s look great as well. I still have three steri strip bandages and will have them until they naturally fall…
I want to share my experience today to help others. I have had foot pain for about 5 months. It started with my right heel only and then progressed to both feet. The GIPHY
Hello, everyone! First time posting I have been struggling with heel pain on and off for a couple of years now, but about three months ago, it became excruciating. I can barely walk…
I went in 4 weeks ago and the dr gave me an insert and said contact me in 3-4 weeks if I still have pain. I do. My next appointment is December 2nd. We talked about pt and shots being…