Has anyone else tried barefoot shoes to get happier feet?
Has anyone else tried barefoot shoes to get happier feet? I'm about 2 months in and I have never been happier. No pain except when I try to put traditional wide wide shoes back on my…
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After 3 years of being in agony almost everyday, I finally had the surgery on my right foot (left is next time).
After 3 years of being in agony almost everyday, I finally had the surgery on my right foot (left is next time). I walked out of the hospital like nothing happened, is this normal? B4…
have bad pain hard to walk on bottom of foot heel and side of foot using crutches is this normal
have bad pain hard to walk on bottom of foot heel and side of foot using crutches is this normal
Hello everyone. I've been using pain relief gel with ibuprofen or diclofenac. When I put it on my foot gets…
Hello everyone. I've been using pain relief gel with ibuprofen or diclofenac. When I put it on my foot gets far more painful for some time. Is this normal? Does this happen for anyone…
Those who had the MICA/ keyhole surgery - did it help your feet - did your bunion reoccur - my pain is…
Those who had the MICA/ keyhole surgery - did it help your feet - did your bunion reoccur - my pain is increasing but not daily, arthritis there and trying to get a head of it before…
Does anyone else find relief with Oofos slides?
Does anyone else find relief with Oofos slides? My pain was manageable until I purchased these slides. That's when I noticed that when I wore them, I felt much better BUT overall the…
Well I've got my double 360 bunionplasty.
Well I've got my double 360 bunionplasty. First two days didn't feel a thing because of the exparel shots aka lidocaine. But now that that has worn off I'm in excruciating pain and…
Hello, I'm only beginning this search.
Hello, I'm only beginning this search. Y'all are scaring me with all the posts of pain. Which type of doctor should I be looking for?
I'm scheduled for surgery this Saturday.
I'm scheduled for surgery this Saturday. I've been reading through posts to get an idea of how I'm going to feel/manage. I like to think I push pain to one side and just get on with…
When did y'all decide it was time to remove a tailors bunion surgically?
When did y'all decide it was time to remove a tailors bunion surgically? I just recently got one maybe 4 months ago, and it's progressively gotten worse. I went to a podiatrist where…
Just a note for those considering oral meds, I didn't have a single side effect taking it for 3 months and my…
Just a note for those considering oral meds, I didn't have a single side effect taking it for 3 months and my liver wasn't affected at all, it stayed normal. I am religious so I don't…
Walking Boot Question.
Walking Boot Question. 3ish weeks post op. Yesterday I got my cast / splint off and moved to a walking boot. It's miserable! It's actually more painful than the cast was. Is this…
I had the pin removed from my second toe yesterday at 5 weeks post op.
I had the pin removed from my second toe yesterday at 5 weeks post op. My toe hurt allllll night! Is this normal? No swelling or bleeding or anything, just pain deep down, like in the…
I'm 6.5 weeks post op and allowed to bear weight.
I'm 6.5 weeks post op and allowed to bear weight. My foot hurts so much when I walk- top and bottom. Is this "normal"??
Does anyone else get sharp, horrible pain in the heel as circled in the photo?
Does anyone else get sharp, horrible pain in the heel as circled in the photo? It's driving me bonkers. I only get pain in the arch of my foot when I've been on my feet too long, but…
I don't know if this may help anyone else but recently I have been soaking my feet in very hot water, with…
I don't know if this may help anyone else but recently I have been soaking my feet in very hot water, with Epsom salts, apple cider vinegar and tea tree oil. My pain is receding and I…
Update- I sent the picture to my foot doctor today and received a phone call back.
Update- I sent the picture to my foot doctor today and received a phone call back. He says it looks fine. I appreciate everyone's input. And I wish all of us on here a speedy/full…
Hey yall\! I am having the lapiplasty operation on my left foot this June\! I had the Austin procedure done to…
Hey yall\! I am having the lapiplasty operation on my left foot this June\! I had the Austin procedure done to my right foot in 2022. It was a long hard recovery. But the pain was…
asked me to keep you all updated on how my appointment went today.
asked me to keep you all updated on how my appointment went today. Week 4 after surgery, to the day, I got my stitches out\!\! Woo hoo\!\! I can walk with my boot but I have to say I…
I have a bunion and hammertoe on my right foot.
I have a bunion and hammertoe on my right foot. I just saw Podiatrist... No orthopedic surgeons nearby on my plan - I plan on getting a second opinion, but wanted to know if anybody…
I went to a second opinion today\!
I went to a second opinion today\! After 3 surgeries on one foot, I found out it is nerve pain that's been the cause of all my pain\! I was told they will do steroid injections once a…
6 weeks and 4 days PO.
6 weeks and 4 days PO. Just finished my first day back at work. So glad I work from home\! I'm sore and it's a desk job\! While I couldn't elevate toes above nose, I was able to get…
I had lapidus surgery on January 7th and I dont think I am 100% ready to return to work without restrictions…
I had lapidus surgery on January 7th and I dont think I am 100% ready to return to work without restrictions or extended medical leave. I returned to work on 19th and 20th last week…
I just wanted to say that I completely understand that everybody's feet are different....
I just wanted to say that I completely understand that everybody's feet are different.... not everything works for everybody. But I think I have found what works for me. $39 Hobibear…
Does anyone else have deep corn problems on the ball of the foot/ under bunion.
Does anyone else have deep corn problems on the ball of the foot/ under bunion. It predates the start of the bunion which started about 10 yrs ago, the deep corn when I was in my…
Uh... did anyone else wear a toe spacer for a while and as a result get a pain in the middle top of the foot?…
Uh... did anyone else wear a toe spacer for a while and as a result get a pain in the middle top of the foot? I feel like I'm trading one issue for another.
Anyone else get a post-op splint that ended up being too tight?
Anyone else get a post-op splint that ended up being too tight? Surgery was Tuesday and I'm going into clinic tomorrow to get it changed out. Praying for no skin breakdown and a bit…
4 1/2 months post op - my scars thickened a bit.
4 1/2 months post op - my scars thickened a bit. They suggested Aquaphor and massage. Anyone else have other suggestions?
Hi I have had foot pain since February and although I go to the hospital next week I'm still unsure.
Hi I have had foot pain since February and although I go to the hospital next week I'm still unsure. The pain is different each day and the severity. I get lots of pain where the blue…
People with diagnosed diabetic neuropathy in their feet do your feet go through different stages of temp…
People with diagnosed diabetic neuropathy in their feet do your feet go through different stages of temp, tingling vs sharp pain, different areas of constant pain vs shooting pain or…