have bad pain hard to walk on bottom of foot heel and side of foot using crutches is this normal
have bad pain hard to walk on bottom of foot heel and side of foot using crutches is this normal
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Has anyone experienced this with Plantar Fasciitis?
Has anyone experienced this with Plantar Fasciitis? Hi everyone, I've been dealing with plantar fasciitis for a while and recently noticed some unusual symptoms.
Hello everyone. I've been using pain relief gel with ibuprofen or diclofenac. When I put it on my foot gets…
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…
Hayyy friends. Checking back in, it's been 8 weeks. I'm still limping in a shoe but improving each day. Before…
Hayyy friends. Checking back in, it's been 8 weeks. I'm still limping in a shoe but improving each day. Before and after pics showing progress.
Really needing some advice and support, I feel so at a loss.
Really needing some advice and support, I feel so at a loss. I had my initial bilateral bunionectomy (both feet at the same time) plus bunionette on the 10th of March 2025. I then had…
Had cat scan this week.
Had cat scan this week. 5 Months post op. Larger bone to big toe still not fused! Appt Monday to discuss with doctor.
Im just feeling really defeated with my recovery at the moment.
Im just feeling really defeated with my recovery at the moment. My physio even said to me in our session yesterday, what happened to me was not normal and shouldn't of happened, that…
I'm going in for surgery my second as the doctor reckons it's that one and not the bunion, I'm so scared any…
I'm going in for surgery my second as the doctor reckons it's that one and not the bunion, I'm so scared any tips
I wanted to share this for anyone in here who feels like there's no way out of plantar fasciitis right now.
I wanted to share this for anyone in here who feels like there's no way out of plantar fasciitis right now. It can get better. But it takes time, consistency, and patience. I've been…
If Hokas work for you, did the Allswift sneakers also work for daily walking and running errands/working with…
If Hokas work for you, did the Allswift sneakers also work for daily walking and running errands/working with kids? I keep getting Google recommended articles about these shoes and…
I have been reading all these posts and looking for help so figured I should also share my experience.
I have been reading all these posts and looking for help so figured I should also share my experience. I was hit with PF in college running distance for xc and track in a d1 school. I…
6 weeks post op. Finally healing well after some healing complications but still a lot of swelling. Can move…
6 weeks post op. Finally healing well after some healing complications but still a lot of swelling. Can move big toe a lot better and finally got into a shoe (unfastened). I was due…
Hey all! I had surgery to correct the bunion on my right foot 3 weeks ago, and got my stitches out last…
Hey all! I had surgery to correct the bunion on my right foot 3 weeks ago, and got my stitches out last Wednesday. When I went in for my first appointment and talked with the Dr and…
Today I'm 8 weeks PO...
Today I'm 8 weeks PO... I was hoping to be driving by now, but my foot is still too swollen, I don't exactly know how to walk...I keep walking on the outside of my foot like I was…
Those who had the MICA/ keyhole surgery - did it help your feet - did your bunion reoccur - my pain is…
Those who had the MICA/ keyhole surgery - did it help your feet - did your bunion reoccur - my pain is increasing but not daily, arthritis there and trying to get a head of it before…
Hi everyone. I've had nail fungus for over 15 years now on my big toe I've had my nail removed (painfully) 3…
Hi everyone. I've had nail fungus for over 15 years now on my big toe I've had my nail removed (painfully) 3 times now and it always comes back and looks gross. I tried Tycelon it's a…
After two 6 week prescriptions of Terbenafine plus Jublia, I have to wait until big toenails grow out before…
After two 6 week prescriptions of Terbenafine plus Jublia, I have to wait until big toenails grow out before saying its gone completely. Definitely huge improvement. Dr advised to…
6 week check up! Before and after pic's!! Im so happy with the results!!
6 week check up! Before and after pic's!! Im so happy with the results!!
I didn't take great before and after photos but I think I had a good result.
I didn't take great before and after photos but I think I had a good result. I am 11.5 weeks post op right foot, 7 months post op left foot.
Before and 10-weeks post op X-rays.
Before and 10-weeks post op X-rays. I had to crush my son's hopes that my foot is magnetic.
New here! I've dealt with plantar's off and on for a couple of years but this weeks flare up has been so bad I…
New here! I've dealt with plantar's off and on for a couple of years but this weeks flare up has been so bad I finally told me doctor about it. His only suggestions were no barefoot…
Does anyone else find relief with Oofos slides?
Does anyone else find relief with Oofos slides? My pain was manageable until I purchased these slides. That's when I noticed that when I wore them, I felt much better BUT overall the…
Castor oil, is it worth trying?
Castor oil, is it worth trying? If you use this, how are you applying it, and does it have to be the organic one?
Looking for anyone's experience with this product or with tea tree oil for getting rid of toenail fungus.
Looking for anyone's experience with this product or with tea tree oil for getting rid of toenail fungus. Has either product worked for you? Im desperate
The supportive shoe vs barefoot shoes conundrum...
The supportive shoe vs barefoot shoes conundrum... I have and use both kinds, but I feel better using support because the floors I walk on all day are super hard. I have wood and…
Finally saw a podiatrist today and confirmed I have PF.
Finally saw a podiatrist today and confirmed I have PF. Any suggestions on what to buy and wear around the house? She said to try and avoid walking barefoot or just in socks or flat…
Walking barefoot on sand or grass - yes or no and why?
Walking barefoot on sand or grass - yes or no and why? Thanks!
Any recommendations for a narrow slipper or slide to wear in the house?
Any recommendations for a narrow slipper or slide to wear in the house? I wear a sz 10.5 narrow. While I know a wider toe box is best, many slides are too wide for me in my sz- they…
So I got surgery on my right foot back in Dec 2025, I got the one where they work right on the part of the…
So I got surgery on my right foot back in Dec 2025, I got the one where they work right on the part of the bunion with pins only no plates and I still cannot bend my big toe like with…
Well I've got my double 360 bunionplasty.
Well I've got my double 360 bunionplasty. First two days didn't feel a thing because of the exparel shots aka lidocaine. But now that that has worn off I'm in excruciating pain and…