When did y’all decide it was time to remove a tailors bunion surgically?

When did y’all decide it was time to remove a tailors bunion surgically? I just recently got one maybe 4 months ago, and it’s progressively gotten worse. I went to a podiatrist where they did x rays and they recommended I get a sole pad, some of this arthritic cream that takes months to work, and a little toe splint thing but I can only wear it when I also have a lidocaine patch on it because it still hurts. Is it worth going through all these steps to help relieve pain or should I just go ahead and consider surgery? Just looking for peoples personal experiences and what was best for them. I’m also not sure if mine is bad?

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Community comment#1

If you didn’t try wider shoes give that a try because your feet are just wider because of it—I have to wear men’s wide now 🙁

Community comment#2

When I couldn’t stand at a mill or lathe for more than a half hour

Community comment#3

Mine was much bigger than that. Hot red swollen by the end of the day. Had MIS 2 years ago all is 👍

Community comment#4

Following because I have one also. The podiatrist I went to only done a shot in it twice and never done X-ray. Shots helped for a short time only.

Community comment#5

I am in the same position and nothing seems to be helping. Will likely go the surgery route. People who have done it seem to have done well. My concern is the non-weight bearing after the surgery. How did others manage? , any tips?

Community comment#6

Have you looked into toe spacers like Correct Toes along with feet exercises to increase mobility and strength? I also developed a tailor’s bunion not too long ago and have been doing these things. I was having a lot of toe pain and these things have helped me a lot.

Community comment#7

I did my surgery in November. I couldn't wear most shoes at that point and it was painful. I'm good now. I can wear shoes and hike again.

Community comment#8

I thought this was you

Community comment#9

Got rid of pain completely by wearing toe spacers and Birkenstocks. The bunion actually looks smaller now that the inflammation is gone.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#10

I don’t think the problem is it rubbing on my shoes, I put all my weight on that side of my foot so even if I wear flip flops i’m hurting.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#11

mines way bigger than this, but the podiatrist i talked to stopped talking about surgical options after he found out I work at the hospital...... He Said MIS wouldn't work for me, but if yours were worse than this, and it worked for you, i should be able to get it. Can I ask about recovery?

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#12

I just took a picture of it and that is it without me wearing shoes and being on my feet so that’s my normal. But when I am on my feet it’s bigger and turns purple.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#13

off one week back to work in a boot and crutches. I work in a lab

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#14

what kind of lab?? I work with ppl from lab. Some run all over the hospital, some do all the testing, some both....... im a med/surg cna..... ive gotten 12 miles in before.... not common.... but happens....

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#15

since I did it without them adding hardware, I did pretty well. I wore a boot for a few weeks but not month. It seems to be doing really well now at 8 months.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#16

Very encouraging! I will need some "hardware". This is going to be a long road, but am trying to prepare myself mentally. Talking with my rheumatologist soon to get his blessing, then back to the podiatrist to execute a plan.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#17

Yes that is what I meant. My doctor gave me some and I can’t wear it without wearing a lidocaine patch. I walk on the side of my foot so even if i’m wearing sandals it still hurts.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#18

do you wear them at night too? How many hrs to wear them?

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#19

I wore them only in the daytime. Birkenstocks made the biggest difference.