Community experiences
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Had a little bump on left foot for a while and the right one popped a year ago. I didn't know anything about bunions before that. But now its extreme, no shoes fit. Pain is horrible…
Hi, I'm hoping for some advice. I live in the UK and I hurt my foot at the beginning of June. The pain is around the ball of my foot, it feels like there is a lump there and it's…
Hi has anyone tried softwave for Morton's neuroma?
1/30/26 - UPDATE! 2 weeks post surgery. Bandage came off. No barefoot walking or full weight/walking without my boot. Not even around the block. Have to keep boot on for 4 more weeks…
I had right foot surgery (tarsometatarsal and intercuneiform fusion, bunionectomy, metatarsal weil osteotomy) on November 3rd. I have been out of the boot since December 25th. It was…
Post op 6 weeks and just had the pin removed from additional work done on my second toe. Quite possibly the most painful experience of my life Told the movement will come back. Can…
Hi, I am not sure that there is any great answer anyone can give me for this; I had bunion surgery, and I was sure I was getting the MIS surgery and after surgery, I realized I had…
Surgery day! Amazing experience with HSSH today in London. Sedation and nerve block for bilateral bunionectomy.
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…
I'm on oral medicine terbinafine and decided to get myself some things on Amazon. Foot soak epsom salts, Listerine, Anti fungal wash, Tea tree oil.
Had bunion surgery in March 5. My swelling is still up and down. I have lots of pain still.
Still a lot of swelling at 5 weeks post op hammer toe and bunion surgery.
Is this swelling normal? 8 weeks post op (MIS akin bunionectomy). I have nothing to compare it with.
So, I walk on concrete 10+ hours a day. Currently wearing Whitin shoes with inserts and haven't had too much pain up until a few days ago. I really don't have the money to drop on a…
I got Cortisone shot on both feet and the steroid pills what supplements should I seek? And be asking for to strengthen and supplement the Fascia?
How where you diagnosed. I've had heel pain and stiffness for about 2 months. I went to a podiatrist who said it was a bone bruise. My chiropractor did an x ray and said I have a…
I was able to return to work after 16 days of my surgery. My work is as sedentary as I make it. My doctor did give me a letter with some accommodations: no heavy lifting, rest as…
Just thought I'd post these. I'm 8 weeks post and the post surgery X-ray is at 4 weeks PO. The recovery was long but omg the difference is incredible.
I am 6 weeks post op from MIS on left foot. No pins or screws. Cleared to get into regular shoes and cleared for most types of exercise. First 4 weeks I was in a boot, then went to…
Op booked for May 18th, feeling worried. The surgeon has a good name for competence and great results, but he made it all sound so simple, including the recovery, Im sure it cant be…
I'm 4 and a half months into my surgery, and my foot is still super sensitive even when I take a shower and the water hits my foot... is this normal? I have my husband run my foot to…
I give up. I'm just going to use nail polish with tea tree oil in it. I've been using prescription and also over the counter treatments for over a year. No help. I can't afford to go…
After trying iodine, tea tree oil, niacinamide, Vicks vapor rub, cloves, peroxide, vinegar, OTC creams/nail repair, emuaidMax (metallic silver), Listerine... I found a cure on accident
I'm on oral medicine terbinafine and decided to get myself some things in Amazon. Foot soak epsom salts, Listerine, Anti fungal wash, Tea tree oil.
Has anyone tried this? (Wild Oregano Oil with Black Seed Oil by Hatman Labs)
Heel Spurs - They are not the cause of your pain when it comes to PF. Over 15% of the world's population have a heel spur. Most of these people don't even realise they have one. And…
Bunion surgery was on October 1st. I feel like the bunion is already creeping back. Anyone else in the same boat? One hour after I remove the toe spacer, my big toe lies directly on…
1st photo is pre surgery Nov 2023. Had surgery 10/2024. Middle photo is Jan 2025 -foot looking good but I wasn't faithful wearing toe spacer. Right photo last week Jan 2026. Toe has…
Looking for recommendations for a toe spacer? (Specially for my large toe and the one next to it.) I don't want to waste money trying different ones so hoping you can help me!
I think I made a mistake. I have been using a toe spacer between my big toe and second toe and have just left it there for months - I guess now that I think about it pretty gross. Now…