Community experiences
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Does anyone know what causes the purple bruising / broken vessel at taylor’s bunion? I was jumping on a trampoline a day before with my kids. My foot seemed fine other than normal…
I have alot of throbbing bunion pain. I'm having a hard time wearing sandals, I work a physical job, and have custom orthotics that help a bit. I also have alot of mid foot pain,both…
Post surgery fatigue A few weeks shy of 6 months post op tailors bunion osteotomy. I feel fatigued a lot especially walking around for work and shopping. I got plantar fasciitis which…
I had a double bunionectomy 7 years ago where they broke both my big toes reset them and shaved off the bunions . I wonder if anyone else had had this done on this group and if their…
Kind of a complicated question- Has anyone here with both bad bunions and PF actually had bunion surgery first and then later the PF improved with all the usual treatments but not pf…
How many people have had a plantar fasciitis surgery im at my first week back to work its been rough but still no pain just feeling weird also had a bunionectomy and still pretty…
Any recommendations for insoles and better work boots after having the plantar fasciitis surgery had it march 10 this year and bunionectomy on my right foot still healing but back for…
I started having heel pain last week. It was on the inside of my heel. Painful but tolerable. Then I had the weekend off and there was almost no pain at all. But where the pain was…
Anyone experienced pain when walking on ball of foot under big toe and the inside part of foot…feels like I am walking on glass…does matter if I have my shoes on or off. Today I can…
Someone put a spy camera inside my TV and the guests called the cops. By the time I arrived, the cops were already dismantling the TV. When they removed the back panel there was a lot…
Has anyone had a bunionectomy & then the bunion came back??
I‘m booked to have bilateral bunion surgery next month. I’m wondering, how have people managed stairs when both feet have been operated on? I have five steps down to my front door…
Did anyone wear a bunion splint or toe spacers post surgery? I’m about 6 weeks out and my big toe is already turning inward towards my foot again despite my bunion being gone
Question: I'm 4 weeks post-op and I still very much walk on the outside of my feet, as it hurts quite a bit to put weight on. What is everybody's experience on how long it takes/took…
Thank you for the add. I need any advice please. I am 1 week till bunion surgery. What should do you suggest I prepare ahead of time for? bunionectomy surgery and distal 1st…
My left foot. I blame the Morton’s Toe. My shoes probably never fit properly despite using stores that measured my feet for most or my life. I never go barefoot because of Morton’s…
I had surgery on my left foot in 2017. My big toe “over-corrected,” moving away from my other toes within 4 weeks. It’s even noticeable in shoes. The surgeon wanted to operate again…
In November of 2022, I experienced sudden and uncomfortable foot pain. I thought, oh damn, maybe I have stress fractures from walking all over NYC the weekend before. I ignored it for…
I have always struggled with bunions. Recently I got a stress fracture in my (usually less painfull) foot a few months ago. The X-ray showed a possible hairline fracture but overall…
What shoes do you recommend for someone who’s on their feet quite a lot each day, i work in a school so do quite a lot of steps, i can wear black formal shoes or plain black trainers…
Looking for advice with my bunions, I’m not sure of what options I have, any luck with at home remedies?
I’m now a week post surgery, so thought I’d give an update on my first week for anyone that’s got surgery booked. I was absolutely terrified, but am pleased to report the pain has…
12 weeks post op. Incredibly painful procedure but so happy with the result.
How is everyone sleeping!?1st night home and not sure how I'll sleep
Saw the second opinion Dr. for my feet b/c I felt the bone was shifting in one foot and the other the bunion appeared to still be there. I was informed I will need revision on both…
Hello. I'm scheduled for MPJ arthrodesis this month on my right toe. Very nervous I'm going to go for a second opinion tomorrow. I'm hoping there is another option. I did have a…
Warning: (probably mindless and insignificant) rant incoming. Feel free to scroll on. I had my first mid foot fusion and bunion correction 11/2024. Discovered around July, ONLY after…
Hello. I am new to the group and I am in the process of trying to decide if I’m ready for surgery. My feet look past ready lol. I saw a foot ankle surgeon yesterday. He suggested a…
Update 19/3 saw gp today she said I have no new bone growth the lumps I can feel are the ends of the screws. Need to go for 2nd opinion 5 1/2 months post surgery, X-rays taken today…
Just wondering if I should get a second opinion? I’m about 5 months post lapidus bunionectomy. As you can see in the picture, my toe turns inward.