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I live in New England (close enough to Boston) that I'm looking for a malpractice attorney. I had a second opinion on my feet after 4 foot surgeries to find out the surgeon butchered…
6 week check up today all looks good doctor said bone is growing back. Go back in 5 weeks.
My before and after. Surgery on 12/18. Just had my 6 weeks.
UK here. 3rd week post double foot op. You all seem to know what was done to your feet. I am waiting until 6 week check to hear what actually happened in the surgery. Have to say as a…
Hello everyone. 54 almost 55. Had problems all my life.
Any recommendations for a surgeon in the Atlanta area, NW Georgia area or Chattanooga area? Looking in to surgery this coming year!
Going for a 2nd opinion tomorrow. Been dealing with this for 2+ years and trying to avoid surgery if at all possible. This office also does Shockwave therapy. Thoughts? Wish me luck
6 weeks post op. Can I travel in the car nine hours? Doc says yes, husband says no. I would not be driving. I had a lot of procedures done on my right foot, and an incision opened a…
Has anyone had this happened I am developing on bump. I am 13 weeks post op
Has anyone experienced over correction? Do you have a nonsurgical correction suggestion?
I'm at my wits end with my feet. Going on almost a year. A chiropractic clinic in my town offers "soft wave" therapy is that the same thing as shockwave therapy? I'm considering…
I'm wondering if anyone in the group has suggestions for managing Morton's neuroma. I will really appreciate all of your advice.
Hi everyone. I have Morton neuroma and looking for a great ortho foot and ankle or podiatrist who has good record with neurectomy (removal of the nerve) in Orange County- any success…
Anyone tried this topical nsaid? I am almost 6 weeks post op and I started using this two days ago because I had it sitting around. I think it has made a big difference in my numbness.
Has anyone applied a medicated cream to their foot and found relief? All of my incisions are healed and thought maybe a lidocaine based cream may help.
HELP, I got a steroid injection yesterday and I can't even put my foot to the floor now, 12 hours later, please tell me it gets better SOON
Hello people, I think im in the early stagis of hallux vagus. Runs in family. I walk/jog everyday which is triggering or speeding it. Anything i can do to move my toe back naturally?
I had a partial ingrown toenail removed earlier today. I did not know it could *possibly* involve chemicals. I'm breastfeeding and am worried they used Phenol. Is there anyway to tell…
Just been for my pre op and my blood pressure was high. She did it 3 times! So I've now got a blood pressure monitor at home and got to check it for 7 days (my op is in 2 weeks) just…
Why do some of you not like the surgery or don't suggest it? I quit my job and I can't walk, I'm getting so frustrated.
Anybody heard of burning foot syndrome?
Oofos. Hi has anyone purchased oofos and how have you found them. Thinking of these for the house.
Hi I know everyone is different and I get zero commission from saying this, I just wanted to help if I can. This koprez sleeve has helped me loads. Supports my foot while standing all…
I have a job standing all day doing senior care and I have micro tears in both feet. Has anyone had to quit their standing jobs entirely or go to a desk job?
I believe I damaged my surgery and may need it repeated. At 5 weeks post op I stood on my toes and crunch. Has anyone else have to have surgery re done.
Hi has anyone tried softwave for morton neuroma?
I had a partial ingrown toenail removed earlier today. I did not know it could possibly involve chemicals. I'm breastfeeding and am worried they used Phenol. Is there any way to tell?
Hello people, I think I'm in the early stages of hallux valgus. Runs in family. I walk/jog everyday which is triggering or speeding it. Anything I can do to move my toe back naturally?
My before and after. Surgery on 12/18. Just had my 6 weeks. Doc told me everything looks great and I'm healing well.
My pinky folds down and I got a bump below my pinky. All the podiatrists say it is not a tailor's bunion. I don't know what to do. 4th toe also curls bad and hurts.