I have had bunions most of my life (age 62).

I have had bunions most of my life (age 62). They go in long cycles of having no issues and very short cycles of pain. Currently no pain. I’ve contemplated surgery a few times, most recently 15 years ago. Every doctor at that point said don’t do it unless you have to. I know surgery has come a long way and I may consider it in the future. But my question is about the cause. I recently have discovered hypermobility traits in my daughter (possible Ehlers Danlos) which she inherited from me (I have much fewer issues). So looser hips, knees… can this looser walking gait cause the bunions? If so, are there any ever used to help prevent them go my adult daughter?

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Community comment#1

Good question! I also have bunions and connective tissue issues🤔 curious if anyone knows if there is in fact a correlation…

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#2

I saw a video of a professional showing exercises to prevent them that had to do with laxity in the knee. I need to see if I can find it.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#3

Retirement-Time65 I have had meniscus surgery on both knees and I hear that is also from connective tissue and hyperextending the knee🤷🏼‍♀️

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I’m not surprised. I really think there is a reason so many have bunions.