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For the past week the bottom of my foot always cramps or has strong pressure pain when I bend my feet inwards. Then it starts to feel like deep sting What do you think is causing it
Cast comfort. So had a new cast popped on Monday, after stitches removed. On getting home, I popped myself on my knee scooter only to realise the nurse had actually increased the…
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Anyone have an idea how to get rid of this forever? It's fluid buildup on my bunion. I've had it almost 2 years. I drained it before and it came back. I dont have insurance and just…
Looks like I have sessamoids (extra bones) in my feet causing the Tailors bunions. Anyone else?
Would anyone like to share their 3 week post op pic? I'm curious to see if my foot looks like anyone else's!
I had a “Taylor’s Bunion” removed recently. Kind of strange to me that it wasn’t near my big toe, but on the outer edge of my foot. Anyone else? Just wondering how to prevent…
Bruised or black toes Anyone else?
10 weeks post op… I went to my first physio yesterday and expressed my concerns with my limited movement post op.My foot is still really stiff…anyone else have the same problem? And…
Second opinion next week on option of surgery after 9 months of a significant tear. Was recently diagnosed with poly neuropathy in that foot/ leg. Curious on how much that will…
Hi all, I commented recently about my 8 year old son who has been suffering for 5 years. We were awaiting recent MRI scan results after a change in hospitals and consultant for second…
Looking for experienced deck builders and concrete contractors in the Columbus area Client has an existing deck that was built improperly and will be removed. We are exploring: Full…
Has anyone had bad heel pain and was diagnosed with PF, but the cause is either a bulging disc in L4-L5 or autoimmune related? I have been dealing with this for 7 weeks. Went to 3…
Is it normal for the pain to be so bad at times that I can’t walk? I just want to make sure I don’t need a second opinion on a diagnosis, this is no way to live!
Someone else posted a photo of their XRAY and got a lot of good info…. Anyone see anything here that would cause plantar fasciitis pain. Still waiting on second opinion.
Going for a 2nd opinion tomorrow. Been dealing with this for 2+ years and trying to avoid surgery if at all possible. This office also does Shockwave therapy. Thoughts? Wish me luck
Hi , ive been suffering over 2 years with PF and bone spur, tried everything physio, PRP injections, shockwave treatment, 4 lots of steroid injections, special shoes, boot,I saw my…
Has anyone had excruciating heel pain but no bone spur or fracture on that heel? I've been seen by my podiatrist. Got the inserts last week, bought hokas, been doing the stretches and…
Did anyone go to a podiatrist for PF? I mean, it’s pretty obvious when you have it but is it helpful to go to a podiatrist?
I have PF and a grade II sprained ankle (from a while ago) (the PF was affected). The ankle is still a problem Who do you suggest I see next? A foot & ankle specialist (who is a…
Has anyone used or even heard of using medical bile in treating heel spurs? I know most podiatrist say spurs don’t cause pain but I’ve read that medical bile can treat them and heal…
Who has talked their podiatrist into getting a hormone panel? I mean, like a real hormone panel to prove that this is from perimenopause and then got replacements & felt better?
Good Afternoon, So I just got off the phone with my Podiatrist and I have an appointment set up for next Thursday. Im not sure what to ask other than I’m hurting, can you all please…
I had my planter fascia surgery yesterday my ligament was so tight it was about to pop my podiatrist said after surgery.
One thing I wasn’t aware that could happen with this condition is how much higher risk you are of getting stress fractures. I apparently have stress fractures in my left foot that I…
Ok....Hobiebear shoes. Just got them. I'm thinking they might be too big? I flexed my big toes to show you where they are inside the shoes. But these are wide toe box shoes.... so is…
Does anyone recommend Hike or Peak foot wear? Im looking for wide toe box, zero lift. I tried Hobibear, but not sure if I like them.
Which Brooks (specifically) makes a wide toe box, without the thick cushion?
Hello! Would really love to know who wears Orthofeet shoes and what do you think, specifically? Doesn’t have to be for PF..
I’m wondering if there are other people on here with hyper mobility. Not formally diagnosed with EDS but my PCP suspects it. Wait time with geneticist is years. I know treatments can…