Community experiences
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For about a year I have had increasing pain on lateral side of one foot and below 4th and 5th metatarsal joint. I know the fat pads are practically non existent and have relied on…
My friend Sarita is on a mission to end foot pain. I've watched my friend Sarita struggle for over 11 years with a painful foot deformity. I saw her try every bulky, uncomfortable…
Summer Shoes/Sandals with Toe Nail Fungus - The warmer weather is approaching. Those of you who've had issues last summer, what type of shoes/sandals did you wear in the summer? I've…
Does it ever get better? Everytime I make some progress then it comes back 10x worse. I'm in so much pain but I'm terrified to take the pills prescribed. I'm so sensitive to…
Hi! Im an ultra endurance runner with a 200+ miles trail race coming up in June. I got injured, not sure how, in December. Kept milking my runs. Then, I went no running and only…
My podiatrist did regenerative injection therapy today. Very painful and expensive. She said I was spending too much money on PT, massages and visits to her. She said she had it done…
Has anyone tried Dry needling for pf? Any feedback
I'm getting scared. What's the % of people that have to get hardware removed after surgery due to allergy, infection etc
Im booked in for bunion surgery and fusion of joints on both feet on 28th Nov. I'm feeling anxious and quite scared of post surgery. How does everyone cope showering and going to the…
I am 19 days post op of 3D Lapidus Lapiplasty on my right foot. I had a follow up with my surgeon and I was scared because the x-ray showed a gap at the fusion site. My surgeon…
Dear lovely friends, I am in a bit of a dilemma and would value advice. After the Scarf and Akin surgery in October went wrong and the surgeon decided not to correct the hammertoes…
Right bunion foot surgery 1/19. I'm scared to wet it and get infected. I been showering with shower chair and covering foot. Doctor said I can wet and removed the strips. I tried…
Hey everyone. Ty for having me in the group. I am nervous about my foot/bunions. Its pretty severe. How bad is surgery and how is healing time?
For those that stopped sugar and had improvements. Were you able to walk and hike and exercise without pain too?
Will I ever fit into my shoes again? I had a bunionectomy on March 12th and my foot does not fit in any of my shoes.
Those that have ruptured their fascia or have a stress fracture what shoes have you found feels the best? It has been a year and half since I done this and I'm still in pain.
Left foot has a stress fracture in the heel and right foot has a partial tear proximal medial cord. Good times.
Hi all they are still saying I have PF at the doctors, I've had it for 6 months now. I'm seeing a podiatrist for the first time on December 5th. I'm just wondering if anyone has ever…
Not so much PF related but has anyone ever had a stress fracture before? I believe I have one and had had it for over a year now. Its on my ankle bone and it rubs up on the inside of…
I'm curious if anyone has had a stress fracture from walking on uneven ground? Reason I ask is because I stepped on something sharp it didn't go through my shoe but I've been in pain…
Hi! New here. I have flat feet, plantar fasciitis, and I can't remember what my other diagnosis is.
Can anyone recommend a corrector or toe separator that can help? I can now feel my big toe pushing the other toes. I've been referred for surgery but in the meantime wondering if…
My journey with PF started 6 weeks ago. My question is why does my heal swell by end of day? Any guidance of what I should buy to help with foot inserts shoes. I'm using castor oil…
Hi everyone! I'm not cured but I have been able to make a number of adjustments to live with less pain day-to-day, and I have even started running again. First, I started using…
Physical therapist recommended Voltaren gel. It says it's for arthritis pain. And it's expensive. Is that a good one or do you have other recommendations for a similar pain relief…
I'm absolutely to my breaking point with 3 spurs and PF in my left foot. I literally can't even walk anymore and the pain is excruciating. I've been dealing with this for 6+ months…
What started with sore feet and heels first thing in the morning at the beginning of December has progressed to debilitating pain whenever trying to weight bear. The only way I can…
Has anyone tried PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections? Are they truly effective? What level of improvement can be expected? How many injections are typically needed? I would really…
Getting my first PRP injection tomorrow. Any suggestions on recovery? Or anything that will help?
I'm an ultra endurance runner with a 200+ miles trail race coming up in June. I got injured, not sure how, in December. Kept milking my runs. Then, I went no running and only…