A month ago I had a permanent partial toenail removed.
A month ago I had a permanent partial toenail removed. It was healing nicely and I was cleaning and putting neosporn on 3x daily- as they said to do. Unfortunately I stubbed my toe…
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Has anyone else had pain in their ball of foot, between big and second toe?
Has anyone else had pain in their ball of foot, between big and second toe? I am thinking my bunions (tailor and regular) are throwing off the stability in my foot, they are not…
Last October, I had minimally invasive bunion surgery with two pins and a plantar plate repair.
Last October, I had minimally invasive bunion surgery with two pins and a plantar plate repair. One pin had to come out about 6 months later because it was pushing against the side of…
I am 15 weeks post op Austin bunionectomy.
I am 15 weeks post op Austin bunionectomy. The big toe joint is still stiff and a little painful when pulling the big toe up, especially in the morning. I have pain from walking where…
Im about 8 months out from a chevron bunionectomy on my left foot and my recovery has been really up and down.
Im about 8 months out from a chevron bunionectomy on my left foot and my recovery has been really up and down. Im extremely active (gym 4-5 days a week) and try to go for longer walks…
Today was my second time seeing a foot doctor about my heel pain.
Today was my second time seeing a foot doctor about my heel pain. First one I went to was in my room for 5 minutes, barely touched my foot, no x-ray… just said yup it’s plantar…
I'm struggling so bad right now.
I'm struggling so bad right now. I've had PF for 5 years now and have spent well over 7k on inserts, shoes and surgery. I did the cortisone shots until they stopped working then had…
Advice Needed From Anyone That Has Done The Surgery I have done 3 cortisone injections on my left heel and I…
Advice Needed From Anyone That Has Done The Surgery I have done 3 cortisone injections on my left heel and I am now pain free on the left BUT I put additional stress on the right heel…
Hi. New here. Looking for help. I had a bunionectomy end of September 2025. Basically 7 months ago. I'm still…
Hi. New here. Looking for help. I had a bunionectomy end of September 2025. Basically 7 months ago. I'm still having pain. Not really in the area of my bunion but on the top right…
Foot pain for a decade or more now.
Foot pain for a decade or more now. Almost 24/7. Idk what’s wrong. Orthotics aren’t helping after wearing for a year and a half. Will try again but I’m not confident it will solve the…
Has anyone thought their orthotics kept them in pain and tried going without them only to feel better?
Has anyone thought their orthotics kept them in pain and tried going without them only to feel better?
Not only do I have pain in my heals and I'm forming bursitis.
Not only do I have pain in my heals and I'm forming bursitis. My left leg is shorter then my right witch causes a lot of foot pain because of the way I walk . I'm in so much pain . I…
I have TERRIBLE stabbing pain on the top of my left foot.
I have TERRIBLE stabbing pain on the top of my left foot. I have a flat foot and pronate. I have done cortisone shots, boot, brace, orthotics, creams, soaks, massages, kinesiology…
This is for Mary Kirk, I am 78 and my foot looks like yours, I know the pain well..
This is for Mary Kirk, I am 78 and my foot looks like yours, I know the pain well.. these shoes are the only ones that I can wear!
lots of pain in my ball of my big toe.
lots of pain in my ball of my big toe. I haven’t been formally diagnosed with a bunion but from looking at pictures and symptoms I am 99.9% sure that’s what it is. My problem is I…
My dad cannot get into his podiatrist until late next month.
My dad cannot get into his podiatrist until late next month. for the last few months he’s been having progressing toe pain on right foot. I posted two pictures of his toes on his…
Hi everyone. I am Katrina from Australia. I am going in for surgery next week to fix my tailors bunion that…
Hi everyone. I am Katrina from Australia. I am going in for surgery next week to fix my tailors bunion that has been hurting most of my adult life. Just wondering what the pain is…
Finally took my wife to the doctor after her heel and foot pain of about 6 weeks progressively got to point…
Finally took my wife to the doctor after her heel and foot pain of about 6 weeks progressively got to point she couldn’t walk and swelled up… Doctor says a partially torn PF due to…
I have worn BIrkenstocks for years.
I have worn BIrkenstocks for years. And even after getting PF in my left foot from overuse from taking on a new activity and trying to do it 3x per week to 6 days per week because I…
I was skeptical but , I gave in and tried castor oil on my PF last night .
I was skeptical but , I gave in and tried castor oil on my PF last night . Today by noon, I realized I didn’t have any foot pain all morning! Which is very odd for me, I usually hurt…
Hi everyone, I wanted to share my plantar fasciitis journey in case it helps someone else.
Hi everyone, I wanted to share my plantar fasciitis journey in case it helps someone else. I had plantar fasciitis for about 7 years and finally recovered 3 years ago after receiving…
20 year old started a heel pain in both feet, like last 2 days.
20 year old started a heel pain in both feet, like last 2 days. Wasn’t active much but lately started playing pickleball, wears the right shoes but pain is too much. What things can…
Has anyone experienced the nail fungus on a big toe and also slight joint pain where toe attaches to foot?
Has anyone experienced the nail fungus on a big toe and also slight joint pain where toe attaches to foot? I am trying to attack this topically and systemically. Because of some other…
Today is pin removal day.
Today is pin removal day. Did any of you take a pain pill prior to the appointment?
I am so desperate!
I am so desperate! Does anyone knows anyone in NY that deals with fungus and paronychia on toes? 1 year in, 4 podiatrist, multiple meds and my toes are throbbing with pus
Wonderful news! 4 days ago the doc debrided my third toe to reveal my ‘new’ toe! I lost my toenail but, 1. who…
Wonderful news! 4 days ago the doc debrided my third toe to reveal my ‘new’ toe! I lost my toenail but, 1. who cares as long as I eventually can walk pain free and 2. it should grow…
Maybe it will help..
Maybe it will help.. Taichi.zidong FOOT PAIN (PODALGIA)
After a little guidance, went to Doctor 18 months ago with suspected hammer toe on right foot 2nd toe.
After a little guidance, went to Doctor 18 months ago with suspected hammer toe on right foot 2nd toe. Finally got to see orthopedics last week after several X-rays turns out I have…
Scheduled for surgery 5/22- right foot only, MIS bunionectony (arthrex) and arthritis and plantar plate repair…
Scheduled for surgery 5/22- right foot only, MIS bunionectony (arthrex) and arthritis and plantar plate repair of 2nd MT. I feel like the left foot may be next year? What do you…
Acupuncture? Has anyone performed acupuncture to help reduce/relieve any level of pain or sensation from their…
Acupuncture? Has anyone performed acupuncture to help reduce/relieve any level of pain or sensation from their bunions?