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Hello! Thanks for allowing me to join! I have had progressive foot pain for...3-4 years? It's hard to say when it started. I thought at first my feet were just overtired...I'm on my…
HOKA shoes for MAJOR plantar, nerve , Achilles , pain all around . On my feet majority of day Recommend ??? TIA
I am disabled but desperately need advice. I’m sorry if I may have asked this question before but I need help with slippers. I stand up to just pull my lower clothes up and down to…
Had my post op appointment yesterday, 10 days post op. Bandages off and stitches were taken out and cleared to get my foot wet which I done for the first time this morning. Still…
Went for second opinion today for failed repair **UPDATED** 6-30-26 circumstances have occurred and I’ve decided to cancel the follow up with the first dr. And going for another…
Hi Everyone Thanks for the Add. I’m trying to find other Cancer people on Chemo Taxotere that have been diagnosed with Hand and Foot Syndrome? If you never heard of it your heel is on…
Has anyone felt like they’ve tried every doctor and test and nothing has worked???? I’ve been to my general doc, podiatrist, dermatologist, urgent care, er, and infectious disease…
Hi, I feel terribly embarrassed about my feet however I'm wondering what peoples thoughts are on my bunion? Would you say minimally invasive surgery would work on a buinion like mine?…
Hi all- just curious how much everyone has felt any hardware in their foot at around 12-15 weeks. At 13 weeks post I’m able to do my pre-surgery fitness walks which is amazing, and I…
Oh gosh! I'm about 5 weeks post op and I'm getting more active on my feet (still in the boots)...But over the last two days I have been having a burning pain in my heels. Plantar…
Review of the Sklar Bunionectomy Hey! I was born with bunions (thanks Dad for that one!) and underwent the Sklar bunionectomy with an Akin as well as tailor's bunion surgery by Drs…
Hi. I had bunion surgery a year and a half ago. I’m still in chronic pain. I just found a new ice pack. Want to inform you about I love it.  does not hurt my feet. It’
Hey everybody. I am a new member and I have lots of questions. I will go ahead and ask a few now and hopefully start to get an understanding. I realize I should probably see a…
Trying to send some positive vibes out there about the MIS - had surgery on Tuesday and so far it has been way better than I expected. Pain hasn't been bad at all. The worst part was…
Recovery update after my June 11, 2025 bunion repair (Lapiplasty – correction of the bunion with Calcaneal Bone Graft and lesser toe corrections): NW bearing for 4 weeks to walking in…
Has anyone ever had the procedure done where the doctor pokes holes in your heel supposedly to enhance healing? I cannot think of the name of it, but that’s how she described it to…
This probably sounds really crazy. After over nine months of suffering with pain in my left heel that has been so excruciating at times I have considered going to the e
Help! Went for 2 week appointment post MIS bunion and hammertoe, doctor moved my toes around and while it didn’t hurt during the appointment, I am now in excruciating pain!!! Like…
Update. The vicks vapor rub suggestion actually fixed or helped it quickly. I went to a podiatrist on Monday. Dx right now is Raynaud's syndrome. Waiting for appt with a vascular…
If you haven’t done this, DO IT! Oh my god! It feels SO GOOD! It feeling like a warm hug around that area. It relieves all of the pain, stops your foot from being able
This is my bunion and plantar fasciitis. I could barely walk before my surgery. The stabbing pain in my feet was unbearable. One year later and I can walk again. They say the doctors…
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I had a tailors bunionectomy and my great toe fused on 21 April. I went into a boot 18 May. Those of you who’ve had the same or similar surgeries, about when did you get to the point…
5 months post op bunionectomy. Still pain/swelling. Never again...
I’m about 3.5 months post op from my revision surgery (bunionectomy). My first surgery was in May 2025 and then had to have a revision in March 2026. I still have quite a bit of pain…
Idk what the name of my surgery was but i am 13 weeks post op. You can see my xray. Got the plate and he shaved my bunion. I have pain on the top of my foot when I walk. It's weird. I…
After having my MIS bunion surgery on 25.06.05. I felt pretty surprisingly good and was able to weight bare pretty much straight away... But my "ego" thought I wouldn't need any pain…
Went for second opinion today for failed repair Dr said he recommended a fusion of the big toe and removal of the mini tightrope. He said that alone will stop the pain and shifting…
My before and after. Surgery on 12/18. Just had my 6 weeks. Doc told me to begin walking yesterday. Day 1 of weight bearing was painful on the bunion area. Lots of pain in the night…