Community experiences
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I was recently diagnosed with a Tailor’s bunion on my left foot, however I also have pain in the ball and heel of my left foot, and occasionally in the ball of my right foot. I was…
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?
Hello I am new I had left foot Lapidus and MIS akin bunionectomy on September 12 this year my third visit he said I’ll be walking in a shoe on November 5 and I’m most likely to return…
These are before and after X-rays of bunion and hammer toe repair also a photo from today. I’m not too sure if I’m happy with the hammer toes I thought they might have been straighter…
Here's an email from a patient who I recommended these inserts to. "I wanted to let you know I finally got around to getting a pair of insoles from Naboso last week, and the results…
Non surgery options for a tailor bunion
I’m at the podiatrist’s office now. This is the cold laser machine called Lunula and he just did the hot laser called Cuterra. Before the two treatments they trimmed my nails way back…
Im seeing a lot of people saying vicks has cleared their fungus, but never share photos. So if you say this, can you show your before and after photos?
So I have been using tea tree oil and vapor rub on my nail for some time, around 2 months ish,am and pm. I noticed that my nail is thin and very easy to peel. Is that still the…
Before and after! The podiatrist removed the fungal nail. It’s day 2. Does it still look like I have it?
Hello, I have plantar fasciitis in both feet. Sometimes I feel it more in the back of my heel. Is this normal?
Has anyone had dry needling & a steroid injection together and have you suffered from a freezing cold foot 4/5days after? Is this normal or anyone got any advice or experienced this?
Has anyone experienced this with Plantar Fasciitis? **Hi everyone,** I’ve been dealing with **plantar fasciitis** for a while I
Hello everyone I've been using pain relief gel with ibuprofen or diclofenac. When I put it on my foot gets far more painful for some time. Is this normal? Does this happen for anyone…
I just joined the group this week and have been reading all the tips. I started using a tennis ball, doing the stretches and massage yesterday and today I am in even more pain. Before…
Hi! This is my foot two weeks after surgery; and my before and after X-rays - Dr said xray looks ok but swelling above average but still acceptable. Any thoughts anyone ? Super…
Still in pain Hi all, I’m nearly 1 year after surgery and I’m still in pain. I can’t put pressure on that side of my foot at all, even in bed I can’t have it touch the mattress. Is…
I had a Bunionplasty on March 6th on both feet. Surgery went well, I’m currently walking in my surgical shoes. Yesterday’s was my 4 week post op appt. Dr said I’d be able to walk in…
Had my second one done yesterday and not I’ve had the most horrendous night with pain anyone else experienced more pain with the second one ?
Does icing make anyone else’s foot more swollen?!
Looking good 5 days out! Took this in the doctor’s office… I am still in a boot until my next post op appointment. What I find super frustrating is being single and not having someone…
Okay so this isn’t a normal question I just want to know I went into this surgery thinking I could still wear all my normal shoes I heard from a few people I’ll never be able to wear…
Hi! I just joined this group as I’m only now thinking about getting surgery. My bunion is extremely minor, but does cause some tolerable pain when I put on shoes and walk. I’m 44, so…
Had surgery this morning... I'm home and packed up in this bed, I'm already re
I had surgery on January 9th.MIS and hammertoe correction. . My outside ankle really is swollen and hurting a lot . Has anyone else noticed this at all ?
I was watching a video about Pist operative care . I’m travelling 6 weeks after surgery and the video I watched she was suggesting an air cast boot was good for outdoors . Has anyone…
I’m seeing a podiatrist in a few weeks who has a foot aesthetics practice. From what I can tell from reviews, her patients have had success with laser. All of my online research looks…
Just a note for those considering oral meds, I didn’t have a single side effect taking it for 3 months and my liver wasn’t affected at all, it stayed normal. I am religious so I don’t…
Fungus is different for every person . Had another doctors appointment yesterday. Had a really good chat with him about this . He told me toenail fungus is different for all of us…
I've had toe fungus +40 years but only got worse in past year. I have no hope of cure but any suggestions as to how to make it look better wearing sandals? I have only 1/2 left after…