I have a different question here.
I have a different question here. We're not born with bunions and I don't know if any children that have bunions. From a little bit of research, which a lot is contradictory, it looks…
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I'm about 6 weeks out from my MIS bunion surgery, and the aim of my posts is to try and be as honest as…
I'm about 6 weeks out from my MIS bunion surgery, and the aim of my posts is to try and be as honest as possible about my experience. As my vacation is coming to a close, I thought…
Ok so I had to postpone my surgery due to divorce and financially I can’t take time off right now.
Ok so I had to postpone my surgery due to divorce and financially I can’t take time off right now. I’ve been running and going to the gym a lot and my bunion has never done this…
Edited to remove me saying I had x-rays as I've not had any since before my op Hi all.
Edited to remove me saying I had x-rays as I've not had any since before my op Hi all. I had MIS, no hardware, NHS UK back in July. I've hit 4 weeks now and it's going well. I've had…
Eight days post-op and just had my stitches out.
Eight days post-op and just had my stitches out. Weight bearing as tolerated in the post-op shoe. Pain is totally manageable. Weened off Rx pain meds by day three. Elevating and icing…
Has anyone tried just wearing o o f o s sandals and no socks an extra wide shoes with foot recovery?
Has anyone tried just wearing o o f o s sandals and no socks an extra wide shoes with foot recovery? That seems what works for me for any foot pain. I had to figure it out on my own…
I’m 8 mo post. Back to doing all the things. No pain. Is there anyone out there that’s worn Taos sneakers? If…
I’m 8 mo post. Back to doing all the things. No pain. Is there anyone out there that’s worn Taos sneakers? If so, what was your experience?
Something strange just happened and I’m not sure how to describe it - I’m a just over a year past surgery and…
Something strange just happened and I’m not sure how to describe it - I’m a just over a year past surgery and have been healing fine - I’m back to running and everything. My big toes…
Hi Bunion Buddies!
Hi Bunion Buddies! This year has been filled with 2 foot surgeries, one on each foot. My r-foot is 9 months out that a adductoplasty - not sure spelled right- with toe release. It was…
Hi guys. I dropped my MacBook on my toe vertically about 2+ years ago. Got an xray only on toe and nothing…
Hi guys. I dropped my MacBook on my toe vertically about 2+ years ago. Got an xray only on toe and nothing showed up and I felt kind of gaslit at the doctor because it obviously…
I haven’t the heart to file constantly away at my toenails.
I haven’t the heart to file constantly away at my toenails. I go to a podiatrist for treatment. Boiling infected socks (and face towels, used to dry the feet after a shower) for ten…
Started using Tocylen in January 2026 twice a day and my toenail fungus has cleaned up.
Started using Tocylen in January 2026 twice a day and my toenail fungus has cleaned up. I filed the nail down a little so the solution could be absorbed into the nail more easily.
Good morning hopalongers & bootyboot clompers.
Good morning hopalongers & bootyboot clompers. So looks like I'm in for pre-assessmet op next Wednesday Part 2 !. Just had the call. So I should imagine (with past experience) it will…
Looking for recommendations for shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis in the Chesapeake/ Norfolk/ Virginia…
Looking for recommendations for shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis in the Chesapeake/ Norfolk/ Virginia Beach, Virginia area. I’ve been doing the therapy myself with lots of…
For anyone who is interested in seeing what types of orthotics and AFOs are out there for foot/ankle pain.
For anyone who is interested in seeing what types of orthotics and AFOs are out there for foot/ankle pain. Please attached article.
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Hi All, to anyone who’s looking for foot health and ear care, I really reccommend , incredible service and treatments for feet and ears too. Call on 07982637884 for an appointment.—…
My foot is more the outside of foot going toward the back of heel.
My foot is more the outside of foot going toward the back of heel. sitting and standing .
Those of you who have opted for toenail removal (in the US), did you your podiatrist do the removal or was…
Those of you who have opted for toenail removal (in the US), did you your podiatrist do the removal or was there a referral to a surgeon? I think I'm going to have to go that route…
4 months post surgery.
4 months post surgery. Are my bunions coming back?! definitely making a follow up appointment
Day 6 - going great Today I have had no pain meds at all Still talking Celebrex morning and night Every now…
Day 6 - going great Today I have had no pain meds at all Still talking Celebrex morning and night Every now and again I get these weird feelings through my foot, like a cramp coming…
I'm on my 3rd round of antibiotics.
I'm on my 3rd round of antibiotics. Surgery was July 24. My primary doctor thinks my body is reacting to the hardware my podiatrist says it's my RA.
Has anyone tried either of the following for your plantar fasciitis?
Has anyone tried either of the following for your plantar fasciitis? If so, how did it go in terms of improving the issue? -shockwave therapy -prolotherapy (sugar water injections)
I can't do this anymore.
I can't do this anymore. My foot hurts with arch supports, without arch supports, with the boot, without the boot. I hate staying indoors all the time, not being able to do anything…
So I have been dealing withe PF for a year.
So I have been dealing withe PF for a year. I have done shockwave it didn’t work on me. I also got the inserts from Good feet and they are working along with Brooks shoes, good socks…
Damn prior to PF,, i had a pair of Brooks Glycerin 21s and for my high arch and wide feet they fit perfectly..
Damn prior to PF,, i had a pair of Brooks Glycerin 21s and for my high arch and wide feet they fit perfectly.. however after 3 yrs that pair is wearing out and unf all the newer…
So today I went to see a podiatrist .
So today I went to see a podiatrist . I got a Cortizone prednisone, lidocaine combined shot in my heel.. Heall pain is caused by severe bruising from plantar  fascist in my arch…
My plantar fasciitis finally healed after 2 years!
My plantar fasciitis finally healed after 2 years! For those that healed or gotten much better, do you do any maintenance so it doesn't come back again? Edited: the changes I made…
I’ve been walking on the balls of my feet for a week now, doing a decent amount of calf stretching every day…
I’ve been walking on the balls of my feet for a week now, doing a decent amount of calf stretching every day and smashing my foot and lower legs with a massage gun twice a day. After…
I’ve dealt with PF on and off for about 6 years.
I’ve dealt with PF on and off for about 6 years. Started out minimal and got steadily worse. Starting in 2025, it was to the point where I was hobbling. I tried hamstring stretches…
I'm 3 months post op and I'm guessing I'm feeling what everyone is calling zingers.
I'm 3 months post op and I'm guessing I'm feeling what everyone is calling zingers. It's a sudden sharp stabbing pain that is just for seconds. Comes with no warning. Is this what a…