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I need to find some pretty shoes to wear with a dress to my daughter's wedding next year that won't rub my bunions ,any suggestions please ? UK Shared post JESYC Industry Anti…
Hiya, is a hospital nurse on here who as had bunion surgery ? Shared post Kristin Kelso Good morning! Ive been told I will need a bunionectomy along with a tmt fusion on my right…
I had my MTP fusion and bunionectomy April 10. Fast forward to today, I just completed a 4-day trip to Disney World. Well over 20k steps each day in the absolutely blazing heat. The…
Surgery is tomorrow After reading some posts, I’m not sure how much surgery will help. Many years ago I used to run several miles. Does anyone get back to running? Any hope I can run…
I’m officially at the point I cannot walk normally any longer. I’ve been training myself to put my weight on the insides of my feet because my tailor’s bunions are becoming…
I’m almost 3 days post op and it doing pretty good except my heels hurts for some reason and I have a little trouble getting comfortable with the plaster splint anyone have anything…
Elevation pillow has been put in the top of the closet because I don't need it anymore! Look at all those high heels I hope to wear again one day! No photo description available…
Good morning I just had my bunion surgery last Monday ,so far so good I still have to take pain medicine,I pretty much lay in my bed or in my backyard with my foot elevated and ice on…
Hello everyone! It's been a while since I've last posted something. I could really use some encouragement, I feel like I'm really struggling with the recovery at the moment and I…
I’ve had Plantar Fasciitis since last year beginning on one foot, then the other. It’s been better since then but my left foot (the one that started later) is still painful when I…
A little back story, I've had pf for 2 years and the only thing that helps is my husband rubbing my feet before bed, and steroid shots. I've trying everything from sleeping in the…
I saw the podiatrist who told me my feet shape is all genetic and the issues I have come from that. He gave me medical grade inserts. I started using them Thursday. Now, my shins feel…
I have been diagnosed with plantar faciatis Shared post Freda Wuinn I have had severe pain in my foot for the past 3 months and think it’s plantar fasciitis, is it better to go to the…
Over a year since having both feet done with bunion surgery. And still can not wear tennis shoes very good. Only thing that's comfortable is crocs Shared post Megan LD I had my MTP…
Anyone one have any hints on stopping those "zingers" which feel like small electrical charges that go through the incision area....I know its a long shot, just wishful…
I've had PF since May 25. I've done stretches, had physio, shock wave therapy, wear insoles, had cortisone injections, and have been told that the next step is the op to cut the calf…
Does anyone's big toe ever bend again after surgery? Shared post Jessica George I will be having bunion surgery soon as soon as I decide on a date. I am a runner but I am really…
I had lapiplasty in 2023, recovery went well and I resumed all things I was doing before surgery. In April 2026, I stepped awkwardly on a rock while wearing sandals and apparently…
I am now 9wks post-op. Well y’all, I returned to work today. I should say “yesterday” as it’s now well after midnight here (12:33am) and technically it’s a new day. Anyhoo. My shift…
Hi, my 11 year old has been diagnosed with this in one foot. She is in so much pain, I dont know whatvtondo for her. We have done rest and ice, which has not helped. She can't do any…
I am currently doing PT once a week I was wondering how long y'all have been going or how to know when to quit ? Shared post Kim Carter Casais I saw the podiatrist who told me my feet…
the orthopedist says at the latest examination that I don't have PF now, but metatalargia (pain under the toes), while others say that I lack fatty tissue (heel, under the toes)? has…
I had a spinal fusion at L4, L5 a few months ago. I’ve developed seriously painful PF I just read that PF can be connected to a spinal fusion. The surgeons PA had nothing for me. He…
This was the first week back teaching and I’m feeling it a little bit, but not as much as I anticipated. Anywho, my question is, does anyone else sometimes feel the arch “twitch” at…
Best sneaker for hands free slip on - black that comes in XW and helps plantar fasciitis thanks! Shared post Haley Rose This was the first week back teaching and I’m feeling it a…
Anyone try and have any success with these toes separator socks? My-Happy Feet - Foot pain relief for common foot pain MY-HAPPYFEET.COM My-Happy Feet - Foot pain relief for common…
My plantar fasciitis is from overuse (the most difficult type) and I need to rest my foot completely while recovering from hip replacement surgery. A conundrum because I need to walk…
Has anyone tried the vibit for plantar fasciitis? Shared post Cathy Moulton Dawson My plantar fasciitis is from overuse (the most difficult type) and I need to rest my foot completely…
Extreme Delayed Pain Response: Is This Normal? Partially tore my spring ligament in October 2025. Today, if my midfoot flexes too hard or under load in plantar flexion or…
How long do you use the knee scooter to get around? Shared post Ty Pie I'm about 6 weeks out from my MIS bunion surgery, and the aim of my posts is to try and be as honest as possible…