I am scared to death of bunion surgery.
I am scared to death of bunion surgery. Reading everyone's posts and what to expect is terrifying. I am afraid I will never be the same again. Can anyone give me some advice and what…
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I have a small/medium bunion on my right foot.
I have a small/medium bunion on my right foot. I have lots of mobility, no pain… I do a lot of yoga.  Thinking I should embrace “my bunny”, as I like to call it…. Tattoos, jewelry… …
The orthopedic sandal that they sent me home from surgery in was heavy, and the strap across my forefoot was…
The orthopedic sandal that they sent me home from surgery in was heavy, and the strap across my forefoot was causing a lot of pain when walking. I got this today and love it! It is…
Day 4 question. No pain when I'm lying with foot elevated. Or when I'm heel walking in boot. But why does it…
Day 4 question. No pain when I'm lying with foot elevated. Or when I'm heel walking in boot. But why does it hurt so much when I first sit up and go to standing. Foot feels tight and…
Over the last year my bunion has gotten increasingly worse.
Over the last year my bunion has gotten increasingly worse. I got a cortisone shot around this time last year. It helped for about 6 months and the pain came back. A friend…
Has anyone had experience using cortisone injections for bunion pain relief and can provide some feedback?
Has anyone had experience using cortisone injections for bunion pain relief and can provide some feedback? Thank you.
How to get pain out of your feet.
How to get pain out of your feet. There's one main way to get pain out of your feet. It's called self massage. Oh, some people will claim that orthotics are the way. Yes they do help…
Any cyclist here. I am having a lot of problems finding shoes which are comfy and I have a lot of pain. BUT. I…
Any cyclist here. I am having a lot of problems finding shoes which are comfy and I have a lot of pain. BUT. I see so many negative comments about post operation pain and recovery. I…
9.5 weeks post operation I'm walking more getting about 4-5000 steps in a day.
9.5 weeks post operation I'm walking more getting about 4-5000 steps in a day. My foot still swells and I still get weird nerve pain! I'm happy with where I am small steps in right…
Does anyone have a burning sensation on the top of the foot by your in step?
Does anyone have a burning sensation on the top of the foot by your in step? It feels like a burning sensation until about my toes and then shoots fire like pain into each toe. I have…
I wanted to share my story.
I wanted to share my story. I had been having pain from a sprained ankle for the last 7 years. Finally found a doctor that truly took my pain into consideration. After looking at…
I know I post a lot- thank you for y’all’s patience with me!
I know I post a lot- thank you for y’all’s patience with me! I have an appt with my surgeon on 6/30. Until I can be seen, I was wondering if the pain I’m having is “normal”. It’s on…
so I've got something else to take my mind off the pain and neuropathy in my feet.
so I've got something else to take my mind off the pain and neuropathy in my feet. I am diabetic and if you are as well you know foot care is very important. Well I'm prone to ingrown…
I have been suffering with Plantar fasciitis for about 15 months which has settled down to a much lower level…
I have been suffering with Plantar fasciitis for about 15 months which has settled down to a much lower level of pain but know my arches have fallen almost flat on both feet and some…
Fellow plantar fasciitis sufferers: When going to the beach (if you do), have you worn your sneakers on the…
Fellow plantar fasciitis sufferers: When going to the beach (if you do), have you worn your sneakers on the sand? Worn an orthopedic boot? My family wants to go. I sadly won’t be able…
Has anyone with a similar combination of bunion + plantar plate pain+ PTTD/flatfoot had success with prolonged…
Has anyone with a similar combination of bunion + plantar plate pain+ PTTD/flatfoot had success with prolonged conservative treatment? Did repeated periods in a walking boot…
Hi everyone, have been reading your post over the last couple of months and saw my surgeon yesterday.
Hi everyone, have been reading your post over the last couple of months and saw my surgeon yesterday. I just want to ask, are any of you that have had the surgery glad that you had it…
Hi Everyone, 11 weeks (tomorrow) post minimal invasive surgery for both bunions and bunionettes (taylors…
Hi Everyone, 11 weeks (tomorrow) post minimal invasive surgery for both bunions and bunionettes (taylors bunion) on both feet, I have beet trying to move more to get a normal walk…
I have absolutely had it with the pain in my feet.
I have absolutely had it with the pain in my feet. It wakes me up some nights. I'm going to say most of it is because of the bunions and the way my bones are shifting. If it's…
YAHOO I finally have a few answers as to my foot pain!
YAHOO I finally have a few answers as to my foot pain! Not necessarily what I was hoping for but at least the path to healing has started. Besides the bunions doing a number on…
has anyone ever had a pain so sharp on the under side of your foot closest to the toe beside the pinky toe…
has anyone ever had a pain so sharp on the under side of your foot closest to the toe beside the pinky toe that it feels like the bone is going to poke out but it's not. I can walk ok…
Hello foot peeps! I’ve been so active and love running /hiking. The top of my big toe hurts and just gets…
Hello foot peeps! I’ve been so active and love running /hiking. The top of my big toe hurts and just gets worse: tendinitis, nerve pain, arthritis I have no idea. I do have a moderate…
i am 19, and i have suffered with foot pain all my life.
i am 19, and i have suffered with foot pain all my life. I had a surgery on my foot as the pain is only in my right big toe so they put it down to bunions. The surgery unfortunately…
for the love of all things holy I think neuropathy pain no matter how much it attacks your feet or how it…
for the love of all things holy I think neuropathy pain no matter how much it attacks your feet or how it attacks your feet......it should stop right now! It's about as useful as a…
Hi Everyone. I have had Plantar fasciitis for over eight months now. It's incredibly painful as you probably…
Hi Everyone. I have had Plantar fasciitis for over eight months now. It's incredibly painful as you probably all know. My podiatrist also believes I have nerve damage due to tingling…
Recommendations For Orthotics: My left foot is great.
Recommendations For Orthotics: My left foot is great. My right foot rolls out due to an old football injury. After a few hours, the outside edge of the back of my heel up to the…
Recently had the Topaz procedure to alleviate pf pain.
Recently had the Topaz procedure to alleviate pf pain. I'm 2 months post procedure and have much swelling on the bottom of of my heel, still. It feels like I'm walking on a giant…
I’m so relieved that my husband has an MRI scheduled for tomorrow so we can finally find out once and for all…
I’m so relieved that my husband has an MRI scheduled for tomorrow so we can finally find out once and for all what’s going on with his foot! He did CPR on a friend on a moving boat…
I’ve not been actually diagnosed but I’m an old RN and we don’t go to doctors.
I’ve not been actually diagnosed but I’m an old RN and we don’t go to doctors. Yes, I do and I get my routine tests and screenings. I developed left heel pain sort of suddenly and by…
Please help me figure out what to do about my toes!
Please help me figure out what to do about my toes! Surgery? Different separators or devices? Exercises? Photos below of recent x-rays (incl visible stickers) and some of my foot…