Saw my awesome foot doctor again today.
Saw my awesome foot doctor again today. He checked me over again and suggested shots in my heels and despite the pain I had last time with the old doctor I agreed. He actually looked…
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Has anyone has the ingrown permanent relief procedure done on their toes?
Has anyone has the ingrown permanent relief procedure done on their toes? Was it successful? I need reassurance because im having some complications, foot pain and nail recurrence but…
Hello, So for the past few years I have been getting what I call random nerve attacks in both my feet along…
Hello, So for the past few years I have been getting what I call random nerve attacks in both my feet along this red line on both feet. they come on when I'm either driving or in any…
I have chronic pain in my foot.
I have chronic pain in my foot. It's nerve pain but also a constant soreness on the bottom of my foot.
I’m curious if this is typical?
I’m curious if this is typical? Or commiseration. I’ve had multiple injuries to just my right foot over the years. After battling PF heel pain for 2 1/2 years I had partial PF…
Finally saw a podiatrist after years of foot pain and my old primary not taking me seriously.
Finally saw a podiatrist after years of foot pain and my old primary not taking me seriously. New podiatrist suggested minimally invasive Arthrex Bunionectomy, starting with the right…
I’m not sure if I have PF, in addition to osteoarthritis, RA and fibromyalgia as well as a possible stress…
I’m not sure if I have PF, in addition to osteoarthritis, RA and fibromyalgia as well as a possible stress fracture. But, I’ve noticed that I get these divots/indents at the base of…
Got results from MRI.
Got results from MRI. Yes, to PF…. But I think that’s the least of my concerns! I have two more things going on. Something called tarsal co-ollition of sub tailor joint. Apparently I…
Ugh-- Metatarsal pain is back 6 months after plantar fasciitis surgery.
Ugh-- Metatarsal pain is back 6 months after plantar fasciitis surgery. Hurts to walk, at the point where my food rotates over the toes Surgery in Dec, pain in March 6 weeks. Then…
Big toe still stiff—did hardware removal fix yours?
Big toe still stiff—did hardware removal fix yours? Hi everyone, I had bunion surgery in October. Healed well—no pain—glad I did it but my big toe is still stiff and won’t flex on its…
Update! Adeline had her hardware removed on Wednesday. By far this was so much easier than the bunion surgery…
Update! Adeline had her hardware removed on Wednesday. By far this was so much easier than the bunion surgery in November. Stressful the first couple of days but we have not had pain…
8 months post-op and all of a sudden my foot is hurting bad where the screws were put in.
8 months post-op and all of a sudden my foot is hurting bad where the screws were put in. Is this normal or anyone else experience this all of a sudden pain? You can kind of see it…
7 months post lapiplasty Still in pain Saw doctor today and recommended removing plate and repairing 2nd toe…
7 months post lapiplasty Still in pain Saw doctor today and recommended removing plate and repairing 2nd toe because turning onto big toe You can imagine how I feel after all this…
Hi I am new here, I have severe genetic bunions on both my feet which has deformed my feet causing a lot of…
Hi I am new here, I have severe genetic bunions on both my feet which has deformed my feet causing a lot of pain and affecting my balance. I also have trauma induced osteoarthritis in…
Hi! I had a bunionectomy in June 2023. She did not shorten my second toe which resulted in incredibly painful…
Hi! I had a bunionectomy in June 2023. She did not shorten my second toe which resulted in incredibly painful metatarsalgia. 2 years later and I’m still limping from it. It took a…
Hi all. Just wondering if this is something to be concerned about. I had bunion removed and a Morton’s neuroma…
Hi all. Just wondering if this is something to be concerned about. I had bunion removed and a Morton’s neuroma 8th May this year. I have had on going pain and swelling ever since…
These are two images taken during my surgery on 12/1/2025.
These are two images taken during my surgery on 12/1/2025. I’m shocked at how little pain I have. My foot looks like it should hurt. Two years ago, I had a neuroma removed from the…
I had my bunion, hammertoe and neuroma surgery today.
I had my bunion, hammertoe and neuroma surgery today. So far, the only time my foot hurt was right after I woke up from the anesthesia. I did not have a nerve block, so maybe this…
Best time of year?
Best time of year? I recently had my left foot done because the pain was starting to impact my daily life. The recovery is going ok, I’ve got a bit of my energy back and I’m starting…
I am coming up on my 3 month post surgery.
I am coming up on my 3 month post surgery. I am a machinist and required to wear composite toe safety shoes and they are causing me a TON of pain! Right under where the ball of big…
I have started doing Lymphatic drainage exercises in the morning after waking up , followed by 15 mins of free…
I have started doing Lymphatic drainage exercises in the morning after waking up , followed by 15 mins of free hand. My pain has reduced by 90%. I have stopped using custom insoles. I…
I have had foot pain for 2 years and nothing seems to help but certain shoes definitely make it worse and all…
I have had foot pain for 2 years and nothing seems to help but certain shoes definitely make it worse and all inserts feel like a marble under my arch and then make all my pain worse…
Day 1 post op (Scarf and Akin osteotomy) and feeling great.
Day 1 post op (Scarf and Akin osteotomy) and feeling great. No pain at all but taking every pain med they are offering in the hospital. Had full body wash this morning and changed out…
Hello? I have pain in my heal and arch and a lot of swelling around my ankle. I have pain while standing and…
Hello? I have pain in my heal and arch and a lot of swelling around my ankle. I have pain while standing and walking but I also get pain in my arch that is intense when I first get…
Insight required on behalf of my husband who is having excruciating pain.
Insight required on behalf of my husband who is having excruciating pain. Is it normal with PF to get worse and worse as the day goes on and to have swelling and redness and it be…
My standard foot xrays have already confirmed Haglunds deformity, bone spurs and achilles tendonopathy.
My standard foot xrays have already confirmed Haglunds deformity, bone spurs and achilles tendonopathy. My left heel pain is limiting my ability to walk. I did manage to reduce the…
I went to a podiatrist and they said I didn’t need my toenail removed but I am so sick of dealing with the pain.
I went to a podiatrist and they said I didn’t need my toenail removed but I am so sick of dealing with the pain. I know removing it will hurt obviously, but does it feel better once…
I have chronic foot pain that started in 2015 with basic periodic episodes of plantar fasciitis.
I have chronic foot pain that started in 2015 with basic periodic episodes of plantar fasciitis. I can’t emphasize the importance of good footware enough, but that’s another post…
I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis two years ago.
I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis two years ago. Still treating it like it's plantar fasciitis, but doubting that it is. I am able to walk most of my work shift with minimal to…
Just have to share.
Just have to share. I hit 6 weeks post op to a Lapidus Bunionectomy yesterday! I had my PT evaluation Monday and had my first session yesterday. I have been walking in the boot with…