Community experiences
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Truth! No photo description available. Shared post Rachel Ellen For those in the U.S. considering bunion surgery, read up on lapiplasty. https://www.lapiplasty.com/find-a-doctor/…
My surgery is tomorrow, I am asking for good vibes and prayers Shared post AJEM123 New member here. Whats the difference between MI surgery and lapiplasty? I was told by (2nd opinion)…
Can anyone weigh in on Keen sandals? These specifically? Going to Italy next month and am worried about the miles I will be putting on! May be an image of shoes and text that says…
Shared post from Tywanna Rene May be an image of text that says 'DAY 3 በኛ Plantar Fasciitis Recovery Massage first. Then start y day. MOVUSSS US עון MOMEBICS ICA မ GAUTION'…
I am at almost a year with PF. Tried everything on this page and spent thousands. I am not interested in having surgery where they cut your fascia (it feels too permanent, like there…
Day three - post op open fasciotomy. I’ve stayed on a tight schedule of alternating every two hours Tylenol, ibuprofen, and 5 mg Oxycodone the first 36 hours. Slept well last night…
any recommendations for a walking shoe that supports the Heel and Arch and also is a Wider fit..?? ive ordered a lot through Amazon it seems that width and arch support are lacking…
I just wanted to share that I purchased this pair of ugg shoes at Going Going Gone (Dicks) for $77 and it is one of the first pairs of shoes in literally years that feels good on my…
Raynaud's and Bunion Surgery: I got my hair cut yesterday and my stylist told me she decided to have bunion surgery. Here is the catch, she has Raynauds and I warned her to get a…
Hi bunion buddies! I am having hardware removal and MIS surgery tomorrow and dr says I will be able to walk with a boot right away. My question is for those who had the same surgery…
I’m having surgery tomorrow! Can I go upstairs after surgery? Shared post HappyOtter7017 4 weeks of having my feet wrapped and heels of my feet are cracked so bad and neglected lol…
Advise on best sneakers with arch support and favorite sandals that look ok? Shared post Lynn Meister Mueller I have noticed that anytime I wear sneakers my toes get numb but I'm ok…
How do I fix my toes No photo description available. Shared post Pablo Lopez How can you guys tell if you are seeing progress with your nail fungus? Specifically when you cut the…
Hey you all these knots on my feet and crooked toes along with hammer toes are so freaking annoying. I really don't want to do surgery. Do u think I'd qualify for minimally invasive…
Hi all! Thursday will be 9 weeks post op for me. I had an appt today and my surgeon cleared me to slowly resume normal daily activities. He said I can resume exercising (low impact -…
I am a figure skater and now coaching 3 to 6 hrs per day in skates. My bunions are killing me. I don’t think surgery is a good choice for me because of the risks that I won’t be able…
All done 😊 Procedure: Scarf Bunionectomy w/Reese Osteotomy R-Foot Performed by:Podiatric Surgeon Hardware: 2 Titanium Screws I’m heel-walking starting now! All done Procedure: Scarf…
Hi all has anyone got and fitville shoes I have a taylors bunion Shared post Sandra Gouveia After 6 months, 2 mri, 2 foot orthopaedic surgeons and 1 pain consultant I’ve finally been…
Why are birkenstock so good? Do sandles have the same impact? Shared post Vinai Dhanraj Just recently confirmed I have PF and the podiatrist recommended changing my footwear first…
Do most of you have pain in arch and heel? I only have pain in heel (and outer heel) but ultrasound did verify it is PF 6.8mm thickness with bone spur. Nothing has really improved…
I first noticed my plantar fasciitis back in July 2023 after having COVID, and here I am 3 years later still dealing with it. 😭 What actually helped you get rid of it or manage the…
How terrible is my bunion? I’ve been told I have flat feet. I just noticed this last night and I’m freaked out No photo description available. Shared post Gemma Murphy Hi, I feel…
Best sneakers to wear with orthotics Shared post Susy Zoom I have developed bunionettes on both feet after big toe fusion surgery. The left foot was done 10 months ago, the right 8…
Has anyone been to Foot First Podiatry in Chicago? If so, how was your experience? Shared post Melissa Philip 3 months post surgery. My surgery and recovery was easy and I’ve been…
Hi I never experienced these recurrent fungal infections before. Got a fungal infection on my big toe on the right leg last year and I didn't even know that was a fungal infection…
I’m having surgery tomorrow! Can I go upstairs after surgery? Shared post Ty Pie I'm about 6 weeks out from my MIS bunion surgery, and the aim of my posts is to try and be as honest…
Good morning, 2 weeks and 2 days since foot fusion and bunion surgery. I’m walking in a boot from heel to toe , stitches are out and in zero pain and zero swelling. Life is good. I…
I’ll be 7wks post-op tmrw. I was scheduled to attend pt this morning but my therapist, sadly, had an unexpected death in her family. I was given the option of receiving pt through…
Has anyone else had a X-ray that shows that line in the big toe ? Just curious May be an image of xray Shared post Natasha Johnson I’ll be 7wks post-op tmrw. I was scheduled to attend…
I am three weeks post op and can’t help but feel like the bone on the side of my foot is still sticking out. I know that my big toe is straight so the bunion is not reforming, but for…