Community experiences
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Has anyone stopped doing the stretches because it hurt too bad and what else has helped you? I feel like I've tried everything but the surgery but I struggle to make it through work…
What are best feet wear or insoles to help. I work in retail and on my feets for very long time.
I don't know what to do. I have been wearing the same running shoe 928v3 New Balance for over a year. I used powerstep insoles and it greatly helped my PF. Today, I wear my new…
Hi everyone I’m new to this page, I have PF that is making it difficult for me to walk on and affecting my day to day activities. Have booked to see physiotherapist but on waiting…
Hi guys, I've got my bunion surgery coming up on the 25th of September. I'll be honest with you, I'm a tad nervous. Ok, I'm terrified. I made the mistake of looking at a surgery video…
How long after surgery did the pain go away? I had surgery on Thursday morning and I am still in so much pain. I have one more day of hydrocodone before I run out of meds. A total of…
Hello All, it’s seems the three months post op was when my foot really seem to turn around and start feeling somewhat normal. Yes, I still have some swelling and the scars are…
Finally had my hopefully last surgery. This is now number 13. I had my surgery on Friday 9/11/2026. Surgery took a couple hours and recovery took a tiny bit longer than usual but it…
Does anybody have any suggestions for an ice pack for your foot after the Surgery? I found one that is a slipper with no back you can just slide on your foot, but it's very heavy and…
After 18 days I finally figured out how to sleep, walk in the boot, exercise an hour a day without standing, shower freely, and chill. PSA: Don’t worry about OSSIO if you are healthy…
Hi all. I have had Hallux limitus for about a year now. I dropped something on my toe, the pain never left, and I got my diagnosis. As I’m sure most of you are, I’m super frustrated…
Hey guys! I am 27 y/o from the UK. My doctor has said I can get surgury and said waiting is 8/12 weeks. (Woo!) I also suffer from Morton’s nuroma in both feet. So far I’ve had 2 x…
New to the group. Joined to share a dime store remedy I found for sleeping at night with a Tailors bunion. I couldn't sleep on my right side because of the bunion pushing into the…
Toe hurts when moving up or down. Not red or swollen. One podiatrist says it’s a chipped bone with a piece of bone floating. Another podiatrist says it’s a calcium deposit from a…
I’m 2 weeks post MIS on left foot. I feel like I have something in between big toe and 2nd toe. Like I’m wearing flip flops. Anyone get that sensation?
Ok “is this normal” another question…..2 weeks post op exactly. I have a pin sticking out of my toe. Anyway, it was a big day going back to work, but foot in tingly and the toe is…
Has anyone in here had the 3D Bunion correction surgery ? If so, what was your experience like? Doing research before I schedule surgery for bone fusion that my foot Dr recommends. I…
Just joined this group today after a diagnosis by my Podiatrist 2 weeks ago of PF. But reading through here, I wonder if in fact I do have PF? 2 weeks ago i was doing my morning walk…
Surgery was Friday, Sept 4th and doing well but experiencing arch pain but no stitches there. Anyone else dealing with the same pain? Esp big toe seems to jerk at the end of the day…
I am 8wks post-op. Surgery date: June 24th Procedure: Traditional (Scarf/Reese) Surgeon: Podiatrist Yesterday during my pt session, my therapist and I discussed my overall progress…
I had surgery on Aug 14th. I had my right foot surgery in Jan. And now my left foot, I had hardware removal, MIS and apparently hammertoe surgery done. Pain level is moderate. The…
I’m almost 9 weeks post op for chevron and Akin on my left foot. My great toe does not touch the ground unless I try to force it. This surgery was a revision from over 20 years ago. I…
The toe that’s crossing over the big toe was infected I think that’s why it’s still so swollen. I think I need to tape it to the other toe not the big toe the other one. Any…
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Hi guys! I’m new to this group and don’t have typical bunions. I believe I have tailor bunions because I have painful bones that stick out on the outside of my feet and my pinky toes…
Hello people, I think im in the early stagis of hallux vagus. Runs in family. I walk/jog everyday which is triggering or speeding it. Anything i can do to move my toe back naturally?
Has anyone else noticed a noticeable improvement in their PF with massage therapy focused on the glutes and lower back? I've been struggling for months and after my Tuesday…
Edit to add: there is some inflate button but no one ever told me how to use it and I tried Google lens and no luck so I will wait till dr appt tomorrow. Edited to correct sit to…
Hi all! This group has been so helpful for me as I both cope with life pre-surgery and prepare for how life will be post-surgery. So thank you to the admins and those who contribute…
I am about two months and two weeks out from my MIS bunion surgery on my right foot, and earlier today, I had my consultation to go through this crazy dance again on my left foot…