My surgery is 12/26, and I am terrified.
My surgery is 12/26, and I am terrified. I am having nightmares and waking up way too early with anxiety over it. My procedures are: Right foot: 1. Lapidus bunionectomy. 2. Akin…
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Hi all, I hope you are doing well.
Hi all, I hope you are doing well. 8 months PO. My issues were: hallux valgus deformity, Hammering of the lesser toes, bunionette deformities and gastroc-soleus equinus. No TMJ joint…
Finally scheduled surgery for my r-foot at my appt this morning.
Finally scheduled surgery for my r-foot at my appt this morning. It's scheduled for June 3rd! It'll be with the same podiatrist from last year! Procedure will be Scarf Bunionectomy…
Okay I'm on here a lot but I've never had this type of surgery I am having issues with the swelling.
Okay I'm on here a lot but I've never had this type of surgery I am having issues with the swelling. It has gone down because I can tell you exactly where my screws are because it…
Thanks for the add!
Thanks for the add! Here are pics of my progress so far. Pics of hardware before and after and 2 week and 4 week progress. How long do you feel the stiffness inside your foot? My dr…
UK here. 3rd week post double foot op. You all seem to know what was done to your feet. I am waiting until 6…
UK here. 3rd week post double foot op. You all seem to know what was done to your feet. I am waiting until 6 week check to hear what actually happened in the surgery. Have to say as a…
I had surgery on January 9th.
I had surgery on January 9th. MIS and hammertoe correction. My outside ankle really is swollen and hurting a lot. Has anyone else noticed this at all?
Advice needed. I had shockwave treatment last week and everything was fine. I was actually starting to feel…
Advice needed. I had shockwave treatment last week and everything was fine. I was actually starting to feel better! I had my second treatment this Thursday and it hurt more during…
New journey for me.
New journey for me. This group has been so helpful with finding new shoes. Brooks Ghost 16 wide and Oofos slides are working out great. I am still trying to decide if I like the Hoka…
Hi Guys, which HOKA trainers do you recommend?
Hi Guys, which HOKA trainers do you recommend? I havent had surgery yet but have been refered. I need some trainers for the coming cold season.
Hi there, which of the following trainer brands are recommended for good support for arches, bunions, and…
Hi there, which of the following trainer brands are recommended for good support for arches, bunions, and various tendinitis of the foot? Birkenstocks, On, Hoka, Alta?
Hi I'm having a steroid cortisone injection tomorrow on my 2nd TMTJ due to pain caused by arthritis.
Hi I'm having a steroid cortisone injection tomorrow on my 2nd TMTJ due to pain caused by arthritis. Surgeon not interested in touching the bunion yet. He said if the injection…
I've had multiple surgeries on my left foot, a bunionectomy, 1st MTP fusion and sesamoid removal.
I've had multiple surgeries on my left foot, a bunionectomy, 1st MTP fusion and sesamoid removal. I don't have much fat padding on the bottom of my foot. I saw a podiatrist who wants…
Ok, I'm new here in SC.
Ok, I'm new here in SC. I've been living off of cortisone shots in my feet every 4 yrs. I have had 2 foot surgeries in the past for heal spurs, and a damaged nerve back when I was 30…
Update from X-ray: Severe pain and swelling bunion 2nd, 3rd, 4th hammertoe deformities.
Update from X-ray: Severe pain and swelling bunion 2nd, 3rd, 4th hammertoe deformities. Off for a cortisone injection tomorrow, and then the waiting game on when I'll get an…
I had MIS surgery 2 years ago and I still have nerve pain.
I had MIS surgery 2 years ago and I still have nerve pain. My doctor suggested a cortisone injection but I'm reluctant to do that. I've had them in my knees and ankle with little to…
I've read that Teatree oil and Vicks is good for toenail fungus.
I've read that Teatree oil and Vicks is good for toenail fungus. How about if I open a capsule of liposomal vitamin C and add a drop of Teatree oil?
Has Vicks worked for anyone?
Has Vicks worked for anyone?
My nail finally fell (almost completely) off.
My nail finally fell (almost completely) off. What should I use on the nail bed so the fungus wont come back? I have some Ciclopirox solution but should I try Vicks or tea tree oil…
I'm not sure what's more annoying......when someone says Try Vicks or when someone says I bathe my feet 3…
I'm not sure what's more annoying......when someone says Try Vicks or when someone says I bathe my feet 3 times a day and use an electric nail file each week I also buy anti fungal…
Has anyone tried acupuncture or night splints for pf pain.
Has anyone tried acupuncture or night splints for pf pain. I've just bought some arch support shoes from amazon so hope they also help.
Plantar Fasciitis sufferer here!
Plantar Fasciitis sufferer here! It was recommended I get a night splint. I ordered one but it doesn't work as intended. Can anyone recommend a night brace that worked for them?
I was very bad for 2 years, using the night splint I immediately recovered!
I was very bad for 2 years, using the night splint I immediately recovered! I'm doing now this exercises daily.
Tonight will be the 3rd night using this splint.
Tonight will be the 3rd night using this splint. So far it's been a game changer for relieving those excruciating first morning steps. Still have a bit of pain but I was pleasantly…
I've already try this Night Splint Foot but nothing is happen.
I've already try this Night Splint Foot but nothing is happen. My Plantar Fasciitis is still more pain. What can I do?
Has anyone heard of a dr fixing a hammer toe in the office?
Has anyone heard of a dr fixing a hammer toe in the office?
I was on Terbinafine for 7 months last year and my toenails cleared up beautifully.
I was on Terbinafine for 7 months last year and my toenails cleared up beautifully. After stopping meds it rapidly came back. Now back on around 2 of Terbinafine since 3 months: no…
Has anyone had a severe reaction to terbinafine?
Has anyone had a severe reaction to terbinafine?
Fellow sufferers! I have a plan. The problem is getting the medication to the fungus. So - I've bought an…
Fellow sufferers! I have a plan. The problem is getting the medication to the fungus. So - I've bought an inexpensive nail drill and filed my nails down as much as I dare (although I…
I AM BEYOND GRATEFUL!!!
I AM BEYOND GRATEFUL!!! MY GOAL FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS WAS TO WAKE UP AND FORGET I HAD FEET AND THEY WOULD DO THEIR JOB WITHOUT PAIN...THIS IS WHAT WORKED FOR ME. I started this journey…