Going to Japan in June-what sneakers for my bunion & hammertoe and what style?
Going to Japan in June-what sneakers for my bunion & hammertoe and what style? Lots of walking!
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I got Cortisone shot on both feet and the "steroid pills" what supplements should I seek?
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?
I received a cortisone shot this past Thursday and not seeing any results!
I received a cortisone shot this past Thursday and not seeing any results! My foot hurts so bad to walk and even burns on the back of my upper heel. Any thoughts to my next step? I've…
When cortisone finally stopped working I went with the next best thing.
When cortisone finally stopped working I went with the next best thing. Had my first shockwave treatment today. He said I will prob need 4-5 treatments. Obviously we hope this works…
I have done 3 cortisone injections in each heel.
I have done 3 cortisone injections in each heel. We are now talking surgery vs shockwave therapy. The shockwave therapy they offer is $750 upfront to go once a week for 5 weeks for…
After dealing with fungus for nearly two decades and trying almost every remedy, I had a podiatrist finally…
After dealing with fungus for nearly two decades and trying almost every remedy, I had a podiatrist finally talk me into taking oral medication - Terbinafine. The left is from April…
So I've been on oral terbinafine for a bit over a month (no side effects, I was nervous).
So I've been on oral terbinafine for a bit over a month (no side effects, I was nervous). My big toenails are just slightly yellow at the tips in the corners but I've had the…
is night splint a big help for you guys?
is night splint a big help for you guys? planning to buy those
Hi members. This lump appeared on my daughter's foot (aged 11) 3 weeks ago, it's hard and very sore in shoes…
Hi members. This lump appeared on my daughter's foot (aged 11) 3 weeks ago, it's hard and very sore in shoes, could it be a Tailors Bunion?
Hey guys, for those of you who were diagnosed with a bunionette/Tailor's Bunion, how did they diagnose it…
Hey guys, for those of you who were diagnosed with a bunionette/Tailor's Bunion, how did they diagnose it definitively as a bunionette? To be honest, I'm not even sure what I have…
Hey everyone, need some advice, I suffer from gout and plantar fasciitis, but recently I've suffered a kind of…
Hey everyone, need some advice, I suffer from gout and plantar fasciitis, but recently I've suffered a kind of injury on the side of my foot on the pinky toe joint. I initially I…
Has anyone had surgery to remove Tailor's bunions?
Has anyone had surgery to remove Tailor's bunions? I'm curious about the recovery. I work on my feet and am wondering if the recovery takes a long time and if you had full recovery…
My foot is still slightly swollen but I'm noticing my second toe slightly shifts left touching my big toe.
My foot is still slightly swollen but I'm noticing my second toe slightly shifts left touching my big toe. My doctor said the big toe is straight but I'm annoyed how close together my…
Has anyone in the U.K.
Has anyone in the U.K. found toe spacers that can be used all the time comfortably? I splashed out on correct toes and they have damaged the skin and were very painful to walk in…
With the discomfort of toes touching one another, anyone is able to wear toe spacer the whole day when moving…
With the discomfort of toes touching one another, anyone is able to wear toe spacer the whole day when moving about?
I got wide toe box sneakers.
I got wide toe box sneakers. Does anyone have suggestions for comfortable toe separators or toe socks I can wear with them? I wear the pictured separator socks to bed. I know I can’t…
Recently I noticed big toes were leading to second toes, it was more obvious for left toe.
Recently I noticed big toes were leading to second toes, it was more obvious for left toe. Sometimes I feel needles on the big toes. So I went to see a GP. He said he wouldn't refer…
Talk to me about Shockwave therapy.
Talk to me about Shockwave therapy. Does it actually work? What is the success rate? Has anyone had any success getting it covered by insurance? EDIT: Has anyone done it with success…
I am undergoing shockwave therapy, and it has been painful for me.
I am undergoing shockwave therapy, and it has been painful for me. After the third session, I had to go out for three consecutive days, and I experienced pain in my leg. One of those…
Has anyone used Shockwave therapy?
Has anyone used Shockwave therapy?
Question for the group: I've been wanting to try shockwave therapy and understand it gets expensive.
Question for the group: I've been wanting to try shockwave therapy and understand it gets expensive. I am therefore considering buying my own machine. Has anyone made the switch from…
How much cost is laser treatment and how many times do u need for moderate to severe infection basically on…
How much cost is laser treatment and how many times do u need for moderate to severe infection basically on all toes?
Has any one tried laser treatment?
Has any one tried laser treatment? If so, what was your outcome?
I'm seeing a podiatrist in a few weeks who has a foot aesthetics practice.
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…
Hi. I had fungal nails for years then laser therapy cleared it up over 2yrs ago. They recovered well. But I'm…
Hi. I had fungal nails for years then laser therapy cleared it up over 2yrs ago. They recovered well. But I'm now experiencing chronic oncholysis resulting in toenails being really…
When you buy new shoes to help with PF, do you still use inserts or custom orthotics in the new shoes?
When you buy new shoes to help with PF, do you still use inserts or custom orthotics in the new shoes?
Has anyone had luck with custom orthotics such as StrideSoles or Upstep?
Has anyone had luck with custom orthotics such as StrideSoles or Upstep? They're so expensive, I don't want to spend the money unless they actually work.
Does anyone have pain that moves around?
Does anyone have pain that moves around? Every time I wear a different shoe even if it’s with my same custom orthotics the pain moves to different areas. Also, has anyone had custom…
PF diagnosed in 2015.
PF diagnosed in 2015. Custom orthotics + PT off/on for a year. 2016 PF partial rupture in right foot. Boot for 3 months. 2017 - 8k spent in PT, shockwave, acupuncture. No…
Custom or ready made Amazon Orthotics?
Custom or ready made Amazon Orthotics? Which is better? Share your experiences. For me it's a transitioning issue.