Highly recommend ALTRA running shoes to all my fellow runners with bunions .
Highly recommend ALTRA running shoes to all my fellow runners with bunions . They have a wide toe box . Wish I knew about them sooner !
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Just had my six week check up.
Just had my six week check up.
Hi I have a tailors bunion that making my whole foot lean towards the big toe, am I to old for surgery I’m 70.
Hi I have a tailors bunion that making my whole foot lean towards the big toe, am I to old for surgery I’m 70.
So I went to my 6 week follow up appointment with my surgeon last Thursday and he told me that I would have to…
So I went to my 6 week follow up appointment with my surgeon last Thursday and he told me that I would have to be in my walking boot for another six weeks all day and night. I forgot…
One day post op. Doing well. Nausea in day 1 was rough. Today the shoe is digging into my heel but otherwise…
One day post op. Doing well. Nausea in day 1 was rough. Today the shoe is digging into my heel but otherwise doing well.
Swelling is definitely being helped by my wine cooler, It’s really made a huge difference!
Swelling is definitely being helped by my wine cooler, It’s really made a huge difference! Week 7 post op, foot looking better but still tender when doing heel raises and walking…
Any suggestions? I'm 52 very active / fitness instructor, I love to run. This foot is very bad, but everything…
Any suggestions? I'm 52 very active / fitness instructor, I love to run. This foot is very bad, but everything I read is not great and being how bad mine is not sure what to even Do…
Day 4 question. No pain when I'm lying with foot elevated. Or when I'm heel walking in boot. But why does it…
Day 4 question. No pain when I'm lying with foot elevated. Or when I'm heel walking in boot. But why does it hurt so much when I first sit up and go to standing. Foot feels tight and…
UPDATE.. All went well at wound review appointment I’ve now transitioned into a trainer and told to listen to…
UPDATE.. All went well at wound review appointment I’ve now transitioned into a trainer and told to listen to my body and proceed forward. Two weeks tomorrow since surgery so I am…
Did you need crutches to walk out?
Did you need crutches to walk out?
Had surgery this morning...
Had surgery this morning... I'm home and packed up in this bed, I'm already ready to be recovered lol .... I'm a busy body kind of person and being restricted is going
So question for everyone who had lapiplasty: My doctor said you're essentially laid up for 8 weeks and anybody…
So question for everyone who had lapiplasty: My doctor said you're essentially laid up for 8 weeks and anybody who needs to 'get around' shouldn't do it. I had a 2 yr old and…
Over the last year my bunion has gotten increasingly worse.
Over the last year my bunion has gotten increasingly worse. I got a cortisone shot around this time last year. It helped for about 6 months and the pain came back. A friend…
Let's welcome our new members!
Let's welcome our new members! Debbie Kennedy Furr, Marshall Moens, Sheila Marks, Carol Samberg,
Hi! I’m a 56 year old female. I just discovered this past spring that I’m developing one, possibly two…
Hi! I’m a 56 year old female. I just discovered this past spring that I’m developing one, possibly two, bunions. It happened really fast! I bought a pair of shoes (which I tried on…
What has your experience been with foot physio to delay the need for further deterioration and surgery?
What has your experience been with foot physio to delay the need for further deterioration and surgery? Have bunions- worse on right foot- but they don’t hurt… just very wide feet!!!…
Hi I’ve never posted before !
Hi I’ve never posted before ! At what point do you consider surgery? I am so broke ri Hi I’ve never posted before ! At what point do you consider surgery? I am so broke right now I…
Has anyone tried cortisone injections and if so did it help and how long did the effects last?
Has anyone tried cortisone injections and if so did it help and how long did the effects last?
Has anyone had experience using cortisone injections for bunion pain relief and can provide some feedback?
Has anyone had experience using cortisone injections for bunion pain relief and can provide some feedback? Thank you.
I just tracked my Upstep orthotics.
I just tracked my Upstep orthotics. They are currently in Memphis. This is the info that I have. What does this mean?
I’ve been dealing with plantar fasciitis in my left foot on and off for 13 years.
I’ve been dealing with plantar fasciitis in my left foot on and off for 13 years. I’ve spent thousands of dollars on orthotics, massagers, and whatever else I thought would help. My…
How to get pain out of your feet.
How to get pain out of your feet. There's one main way to get pain out of your feet. It's called self massage. Oh, some people will claim that orthotics are the way. Yes they do help…
Any cyclist here. I am having a lot of problems finding shoes which are comfy and I have a lot of pain. BUT. I…
Any cyclist here. I am having a lot of problems finding shoes which are comfy and I have a lot of pain. BUT. I see so many negative comments about post operation pain and recovery. I…
Today was the first day I managed to get my Adidas trainers on.
Today was the first day I managed to get my Adidas trainers on. Had them on for all of 2 minutes, discovering they're too tight to wear, and I now probably need a half size up…
The widest one that I could find is Brook extra wide (2E).
The widest one that I could find is Brook extra wide (2E). The old model Ghost 17 is on sale now. The price is the same at fleet feet or Amazon.
9.5 weeks post operation I'm walking more getting about 4-5000 steps in a day.
9.5 weeks post operation I'm walking more getting about 4-5000 steps in a day. My foot still swells and I still get weird nerve pain! I'm happy with where I am small steps in right…
Ok…so I have two opinions on mid foot fusion surgery…both surgeons are incredible ..but completely different…
Ok…so I have two opinions on mid foot fusion surgery…both surgeons are incredible ..but completely different on recovery process ..one says 3mon cast…1month boot non weight bearing…
Does anyone have a burning sensation on the top of the foot by your in step?
Does anyone have a burning sensation on the top of the foot by your in step? It feels like a burning sensation until about my toes and then shoots fire like pain into each toe. I have…
Thanks to my Chiropractor (and Kate Leonard who recommended him), I am finally regaining my mobility!
Thanks to my Chiropractor (and Kate Leonard who recommended him), I am finally regaining my mobility! Dr. Rower has done multiple foot adjustments and because of him my whole body is…
I wanted to share my story.
I wanted to share my story. I had been having pain from a sprained ankle for the last 7 years. Finally found a doctor that truly took my pain into consideration. After looking at…