Community experiences
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Can everyone who has has surgery on your plantar fascia tell me if it has not worked and why. I need to know why. And what type of surgery did you have Thank you
I had surgery for a bunion that was considered severe due to how many degrees off normal it was. Yesterday I had my last physical therapy appointment. I went from 34 percentage of…
Went to see a pedorthist today as a pre-screening to see a surgeon ie I guess they are trying to cull out those on their list who are not surgical candidates? She examined my feet…
Had my bunion surgery 8/6 of last year, was out of work until 10/17. Did everything I was suppose to including all my therapy, still the bone didn't heal properly, I still get pain…
I had bunion surgery on both my feet over a year ago. Doc said it was the worst he had seen in a long time and put in screws and plates and indicated that it had been major surgery. I…
Worst doctor visit ever this morning!!! I just want to vent. I should have known it was gonna be bad when they called me yesterday to tell me my appointment was at 8 am this morning…
Has anyone had surgery to help with Plantar Fasciitis specifically? Shared post So Arre Has anybody experienced nerve pain all over their foot and up the calf after receiving a…
Has anyone experienced swollen calves/legs 11 weeks post surgery, sitting back at a desk for 9/10hrs a day? How can I stop this from happening? Would a lymphatic drainage massage…
Good morning I just had my bunion surgery last Monday ,so far so good I still have to take pain medicine,I pretty much lay in my bed or in my backyard with my foot elevated and ice on…
I've had PF since May 25. I've done stretches, had physio, shock wave therapy, wear insoles, had cortisone injections, and have been told that the next step is the op to cut the calf…
Hi, my 11 year old has been diagnosed with this in one foot. She is in so much pain, I dont know whatvtondo for her. We have done rest and ice, which has not helped. She can't do any…
the orthopedist says at the latest examination that I don't have PF now, but metatalargia (pain under the toes), while others say that I lack fatty tissue (heel, under the toes)? has…
Anyone try and have any success with these toes separator socks? My-Happy Feet - Foot pain relief for common foot pain MY-HAPPYFEET.COM My-Happy Feet - Foot pain relief for common…
My plantar fasciitis is from overuse (the most difficult type) and I need to rest my foot completely while recovering from hip replacement surgery. A conundrum because I need to walk…
How long do you use the knee scooter to get around? Shared post Ty Pie 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…
Does anyone's big toe ever bend again after surgery? Shared post Sharon Amalia Hi everyone! Thanks so much for this group. I've been following along for a long time and have gotten so…
Which orthotics has helped your feet the most? Shared post Jenn Chladil I had surgery for a bunion that was considered severe due to how many degrees off normal it was. Yesterday I…
I've never had foot issues. After about a year of working at Chick Fil A my feet started hurting. I figured it was because I was using cheap Walmart shoes for the past year. I've…
It has officially been 1-year since I’ve had Topaz Surgery, and I couldn't be more thankful with the results! Flash back to my story as perhaps it will help someone (it's a little…
So when are we considered”cured”? For the past couple of weeks, when I get out bed in the morning, I’m not having any foot pain. Like literally zero pain. And no pain all day and not…
Went to see a pedorthist today as a pre-screening to see a surgeon ie I guess they are trying to cull out those on their list who are not surgical candidates? She examined my feet…
Added this to my night time routine and feel so much difference. Hope it will help you as well. May be an image of medicine and text that says 'nesum mof sted พพ5 essentiali…
Why can't they do a root canal on my left foot so I can just get on with my life? Shared post Jerry Sapiano Hi has anyone on here tried the Koprez Foot Sleeve and does it work? Shared…
So many talk about how toe spacers have helped them. Two questions: what kind, and when do you wear them? Inside your shoes for regular walking? During exercise? At bedtime? TIA!…
I’m having bunion surgery and two bone spurs removed next week, do I need a walker? Recommendations would be great there are so many options TIA Shared post Joan Lindenmuth I had…
Im 7 months in with plantar fasciitis and usually very active. I've been doing usual strength training and trying to return to running and nothing seems to help. BUT weirdly just…
I had surgery for a bunion that was considered severe due to how many degrees off normal it was. Yesterday I had my last physical therapy appointment. I went from 34 percentage of…
Editing to add the picture. If you look right by the mole on her foot she has that long band that runs between her heel and ball of foot. That is where most of her pain is… it’s more…
Need advice Pain in right feet, on the right side near heal pointing inwards ( in yellow highlted area). Now, almost 18 months. Nothing found in Xray. Is it plantar fasciitis? May be…
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