Community experiences
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Work From Home? Your Office Deserves a Floor That Works Just as Hard. Your office chair shouldn't decide when it's time for a new floor. Enjoy the timeless look of wood with laminate…
How do you think you first got toenail fungus?
I am curious why doctors are still recommending you don’t get surgery unless you’re in bad pain? Is it the complications or ineffectiveness of the surgery? A foot deformity seems like…
I just spoke to my flight attendant in flight with Southwest. She thanked me for forgiving her one of those little coupons that you could give to Southwest staff for their good work…
I am yearning to move/ workout. I typically walk my dogs an hour a day plus do yoga and/or pilates 3 or 4 times a week. Sitting all day does not agree with me.
Hello bunion community. Today is day 10 post-op. I work from home, and today is the first day back at my desk. It has been totally doable. I am sitting in my office chair with my leg…
I’m seven weeks post surgery tomorrow. I think they did a great job on the surgery but I still have a lingering pain that started a couple weeks ago. The top of my big toe and the…
I am 4 weeks post op MIS bunionectomy with akin osteotomy. My surgeon told me I can remove the bandage to shower, but I need to rebandage after. Has anyone else had this experience?…
I am 3 weeks away from my surgery date and I am really nervous about it I have never been in surgery before so I don’t know what to expect
When did everyone notice swelling start to subside? I’m 6 weeks post op on Thursday and the second my foot touches the ground it immediately swells to double the size.
Hi! Today I am 10 months post op on my right foot, and 15 months post op on the left. This is what my feet look like now and I’ve never been happier and more comfortable! Left foot is…
2 questions ... 1. I been refered for this Chevron-Akin osteotomy procedure. Anyone had it .. if so would be interested how it went. 2 . Been told to keep going with inserts in the…
Has anyone tried this? I don't want to waste my money. Ty!
I feel like I’m never going to be able to wear shoes again I’m two months postop Advice please.
I have a small bunion which causes mild to moderate pain. The last few weeks I have been getting a lot of pain and discomfort from the ball of the bunion foot. Can anyone recommend…
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Has anyone tried any of the online custom orthotics options that are out there? Any good or bad experiences to share? Has anyone found custom orthotics to help?
Morning fellow hopalongers. Airboot TIP. So, I know I'm only day 3 in my astronaut moon boot.
3.5 weeks out and Dr said I can try shoes however, any pair of tennis shoes feel way too tight and painful. How do you think these would do? I feel like my foot could s
I have a flip located in Hilliard OH, I need a crew to do a light rehab. Flooring, paint, trim, drywall, doors and non load bearing wall demo. Please message me
Frustrating dr apt yesterday foot dr says I think it's a nerve issue I think you have neuropathy. I say isn't that when your feet are numb and it's pins and needles? Because I don't…
MARKET HELP NEEDED! We have a perfect storm of family commitments for our entire crew Saturday! We are looking for help at Granville Farmers Market. This would be restocking, helping…
Does anyone have a shoe suggestion for fat pad atrophy for the ball of the foot?
Bought these a few pairs of these. I went into Nike and asked what’s the best pair for longevity being on my feet. I work in healthcare. These shoes tho . If you have plantar…
hi, I have pain esp in my right big toe, the more I walk, the more it hurts. I'm almost 70 and have very little fat on my feet (fat pads on the bottom of your feet "thin" as you age…
Good morning. Looking into Hoka Bondi as recommended by my podiatrist. Anyone already have them and worth the price? So afraid to spend the money and they don’t take care of the…
Is it normal to have a foot massage and now my heel is swollen and so painful? The massage didn’t hurt at the time.
Has anyone tried a red light Therapy vibration plate for pf? If so, did it help in any way?
Hi friends. Not sure if this is plantar related but I figured our feet experts might have experience. A few weeks ago I hurt area 4 of my left foot by doing LITERALLY NOTHING other…
I'm at my wits end, PF (plus metatarsalagia) has destroyed me.It's literally ruined my life. I'm a waitress and can't work, live alone with no spouse or anyone to help with bills…