Stitches came out today!
Stitches came out today! I’m clear to wear shoes. Hard bottom only. See comments. Karlin K. Gray One week follow up was today! I’m so thankful the minimally invasive procedure was…
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7 months post lapiplasty Still in pain Saw doctor today and recommended removing plate and repairing 2nd toe…
7 months post lapiplasty Still in pain Saw doctor today and recommended removing plate and repairing 2nd toe because turning onto big toe You can imagine how I feel after all this…
Hi I am new here, I have severe genetic bunions on both my feet which has deformed my feet causing a lot of…
Hi I am new here, I have severe genetic bunions on both my feet which has deformed my feet causing a lot of pain and affecting my balance. I also have trauma induced osteoarthritis in…
Been accepted for scarf and akin surgery and bunionette correction through the horder clinic (nhs) Just need…
Been accepted for scarf and akin surgery and bunionette correction through the horder clinic (nhs) Just need to wait for a date now. Excited but also feeling a little apprehensive and…
I 100% regret bunion surgery.
I 100% regret bunion surgery. I even had to have a revision surgery which I think made things worse. Now I have a screw sticking out and it rubs on my sneakers when I try to work out…
I’m about 15 months post op.
I’m about 15 months post op. Bunion has come back, but it doesn’t hurt. I now have neuropathy, I think on the same foot. Does it go away? Anyone else?
Dear everyone, I am reaching out because I’m really devastated and would welcome any advice.
Dear everyone, I am reaching out because I’m really devastated and would welcome any advice. On Friday, I had a bunionectomy on the NHS. It was supposed to include surgery on the two…
I just had a visit from a Wound Care nurse and I'm appreciative of her honesty, but feeling quite discouraged…
I just had a visit from a Wound Care nurse and I'm appreciative of her honesty, but feeling quite discouraged and hopeless. I've included an image of my foot in the comments as I…
Is there anyone in this group with Hereditary Neuropathy with Pressure Palsies (HNPP) who's had a bunionectomy…
Is there anyone in this group with Hereditary Neuropathy with Pressure Palsies (HNPP) who's had a bunionectomy and/or has a rec in the DC area for a surgeon familiar…
Update: haven’t been on in a while.
Update: haven’t been on in a while. It’s been four years since my bunion surgery that foot still reacts somehow I still have discoloration more discoloration than my ot
Anyone with neuropathy in their foot been prescribed EB-N6 from a company called EBM Medical?
Anyone with neuropathy in their foot been prescribed EB-N6 from a company called EBM Medical? Does it work?
Did anyone develop neuropathy years after surgery?
Did anyone develop neuropathy years after surgery?
I’ve had bunions for probably 40+ years and they never have bothered me until last summer when my left one…
I’ve had bunions for probably 40+ years and they never have bothered me until last summer when my left one decided it needed attention. Doctor classified it as a severe bunion. On…
Hello! A few years ago I dropped a suitcase on my big toe and it hasn't grown in the same ever since (notice…
Hello! A few years ago I dropped a suitcase on my big toe and it hasn't grown in the same ever since (notice the little piece in the corner that falls off for fun). Since then I've…
I just want to share what worked for me The first picture is from last August.
I just want to share what worked for me The first picture is from last August. I’ve been dealing with this for 5 years at least. Dr said it’s not fungus , it’s just trauma I did every…
Very excited to share this with everyone!
Very excited to share this with everyone! I had been using a topical that had a brush applicator attached inside the cap. Fortunately, I saved the empty bottle. I filled it with tea…
Grapefruit Seed Extract.
Grapefruit Seed Extract. Anti fungal and anti bacterial properties. That’s what’s working for me. I filed and clipped my nail almost all the way off. And I put on drop on it twice a…
Hi! I’m new here. My bunions are just now starting to hurt pretty bad. Has anyone used kinesiology tape? Does…
Hi! I’m new here. My bunions are just now starting to hurt pretty bad. Has anyone used kinesiology tape? Does anyone use toe spacers? Thank you! any advice would be greatly…
Hi! I had a bunionectomy in June 2023. She did not shorten my second toe which resulted in incredibly painful…
Hi! I had a bunionectomy in June 2023. She did not shorten my second toe which resulted in incredibly painful metatarsalgia. 2 years later and I’m still limping from it. It took a…
Hi all - I have the chevron done twice on my right foot.
Hi all - I have the chevron done twice on my right foot. My left foot needs a bunion correction, a neuroma killed, and I might need another met head replaced. I have EDS. I have done…
Just had my 7 day check up and I feel a little upset after seeing the scars.
Just had my 7 day check up and I feel a little upset after seeing the scars. One area is not healing as they would like so off back next week for another dressing change and another…
Hi all. Just wondering if this is something to be concerned about. I had bunion removed and a Morton’s neuroma…
Hi all. Just wondering if this is something to be concerned about. I had bunion removed and a Morton’s neuroma 8th May this year. I have had on going pain and swelling ever since…
These are two images taken during my surgery on 12/1/2025.
These are two images taken during my surgery on 12/1/2025. I’m shocked at how little pain I have. My foot looks like it should hurt. Two years ago, I had a neuroma removed from the…
I had my bunion, hammertoe and neuroma surgery today.
I had my bunion, hammertoe and neuroma surgery today. So far, the only time my foot hurt was right after I woke up from the anesthesia. I did not have a nerve block, so maybe this…
Today, I had my one week post-op visit.
Today, I had my one week post-op visit. My surgeon was pleased with my progress. I had bunion (osteotomy and arthrodesis), hammertoe correction, and neuroma removal surgery. He did…
Best time of year?
Best time of year? I recently had my left foot done because the pain was starting to impact my daily life. The recovery is going ok, I’ve got a bit of my energy back and I’m starting…
Hi all, happy Sunday/Father’s Day.
Hi all, happy Sunday/Father’s Day. I had bilateral scarf/akin osteotomies with maestro/DSTR here in the UK last Monday, 15 June, so it’ll be a week tomorrow (thankfully it’s gone by…
UPDATE I did buy a pair just yesterday, Ordered Half size bigger and wide.
UPDATE I did buy a pair just yesterday, Ordered Half size bigger and wide. When delivered they were big! I went back and fit into regular size. These are my first hokas so can’t…
I had the pin taken out of my toe this morning.
I had the pin taken out of my toe this morning. It was buried, and bent (I had a fall), and so a BIT painful. But it’s done. Anesthesia should wear off soon. Can I post the video…
I am coming up on my 3 month post surgery.
I am coming up on my 3 month post surgery. I am a machinist and required to wear composite toe safety shoes and they are causing me a TON of pain! Right under where the ball of big…