How painful is bunion surgery recovery?

Most patients describe the first 3-5 days as the most painful, with pain typically rated 5-7 out of 10. Pain usually becomes manageable with over-the-counter medication within 1-2 weeks. Keeping the foot elevated and icing consistently are the most effective non-medication pain management strategies.

What helps with pain after bunion surgery?

The most effective pain management approaches include: keeping the foot elevated above heart level, icing for 20 minutes every 2 hours, taking prescribed medications on schedule (not waiting for pain to build), nerve blocks during surgery for the first 24-48 hours, and gentle movement when cleared by your surgeon.

Is nerve pain normal after bunion surgery?

Some degree of nerve irritation is common after bunion surgery, presenting as tingling, numbness, or burning sensations. This usually resolves within weeks to months. Persistent nerve pain beyond 3 months should be discussed with your surgeon, as it may require medication like gabapentin or further evaluation.

How long does pain last after bunion surgery?

Acute surgical pain typically resolves within 2-3 weeks. Mild aching and discomfort with activity can persist for 2-3 months. Most patients report being pain-free or significantly improved by 4-6 months post-surgery, though this varies by procedure and individual.

So I was strength training for an hour a day, then walking 5

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So I was strength training for an hour a day, then walking 5 miles. I did this 5 days a week. My feet started hurting but I pushed through and like when you get in the best shape… I got pregnant. My feet got way worse and swollen and I took it up to pregnancy. I am 7 months postpartum. And the tops of my feet are still swollen while nothing else is, Humps on them! And walking/standing is miserable. I am at a lost on what to do. So many contradictions. Not sure if a podiatrist Cassy Kritcher Need shoe or insole suggestions I am working in a factory four days a week for 10 hour shifts and I am on concrete the whole time standing and I’m in excruciating pain and I have no relief and I just got new shoes on Sunday (“sketcher delights” with memory foam insoles) and it’s not helping me. I have a medium arch in my feet. I don’t know what kind of insoles to get and I don’t know what kind of shoes to get. I need relief so badly. It’s a complicated job and it’s very har Theresa De Los Santos Been dealing with pain for two years. It was unbearable to manageable now back to unbearable pain ugh all I get is ice it, new shoes, stay off my feet, get shoe inserts. Also PT Ugh. I want it to go away. Georgie Bees We went to the seaside today. Lovely to walk in the wet sand so cooling and gave the soles of my feet a gentle workout. It was fairly hot and I would have benefitted from a sun hat but 10/10; would highly recommend! Nicki Warne My second day of using one of these to help the blood flow. It helps. I bought it from Tesco yesterday. Excuse my uncarpeted bedroom floor

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