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I just purchased “On: Cloudrunner 3” sneakers, and orthotics, at a specialty running store.  Anyone have luck with this brand?  I found them to be the most comfortable in the store…
I’m considering MIS without hardware. I understand the healing of the bone occurs while you have the bandage wrap on for quite some time. Can anyone share results after several years…
Annie Lennox was right, because 🎶sweet dreams are made of this, and who am I to disagree?🎶 😅 I'm sitting at around 5 1/2 weeks post-op... from MIS bunion surgery, and today was like a…
Has anyone tried stem cell therapy? Was it effective? Shared post Paul J Hartranft Has anyone tried the Outback oil that I see on the internet Shared post Punky Mcleod Shared post…
I had an ultra sound done and it shows mild PF but also a 6mm plantar fibroma 13mm from the insertion of the fascia to the heel bone. Anyone else have a fibroma? Any treatment…
I searched but couldn't find any discussion on the Fulton slides. They claim to help with so many issues, including plantar fasciitis. I wondered if they were worth the cost. Has…
Has anyone tried using a handheld cold laser? (Like the Domer) Shared post Julia Elizabeth I just purchased “On: Cloudrunner 3” sneakers, and orthotics, at a specialty running store…
Ok I’m new here my daughter told me to search for a group 4 foot pain. I’ve got so many questions and don’t even know where to start. I’ve been dealing with major issues in both feet…
What have you been told to do for plantar fasciitis… and did it actually work? Shared post Donald Jason Gonzalez Ive been dealing with foot pain for about 16-17 years. Went to the…
First consult and Podiatrist recommended big toe fusion (R food), but only if pain is truly bad (it isn’t bad unless I wear tight shoes or go for a 5+ mile run/walk). Said Lapiplasty…
Im 2 weeks post opp on getting bunion and Taylor’s bunion surgery on my right foot. Obviously a pretty rough start but at my two week check up i felt okay, less pain and the swelling…
Hello everyone. I had my surgery in June this year. I’m still struggling with swelling and does anyone else struggle with touching the scar area? It still feels tingly like all the…
Birkenstock folks! What are your favorite sneakers, walking, or hiking shoes if you’ve found that Birkenstock sandals make your feet happy? Shared post Laura Cox I absolutely love…
Which one I should use first? For PF, which one I should use? When I understand is should be used while sleeping. May be an image of text that says '9:48 < Search in Daraz LZ Degree…
Anyone in here buy the orthofeet women’s Maryjane’s or Ella shoes? I am a music teacher and need comfy shoes for concert nights and events. Also need casual shoes to wear during the…
Throbbing tonight No photo description available. Shared post CreativeEagle2233 Please can someone who has been in this situation advise me. Seen surgeon x rays show bunion but…
What's with those no rise shoes? Or whatever they're called. Are they good for folks with pf ? Shared post Danielle Jukes Edit: Thanks everyone for the comments, as still unsure which…
Do these help ??? May be an image of text that says 'Vaosi' Shared post Karen Finklestein I am a teacher and today I went into school to help with a new student activity. I did a ton…
10 weeks post UPDATE I did buy a pair just yesterday, 🥹 Ordered HOKA Clifton. Half size bigger and wide. When delivered they were big! I went back and fit into regular size. These are…
Does anyone with large bunions, as I have, wear barefoot shoes? Shared post Amanda Nunlist Throbbing tonight No photo description available. Shared post Christine Sinclair-Wellings If…
POST OP- I had bunion surgery 5 months ago. I purchased these TOPO shoes and was wearing them once I could start walking in “normal shoes. See how the tie curves up? I’ve been having…
Day 34 post-op. Walked the dogs! Not far, just around the block. I have been scared to do this because they are pullers and take off after bunnies, squirrels, etc. They pulled hard…
Has anyone with a standing job went back to work at 6 almost 7 weeks? Shared post Louise Yogini Day 35 post-op, 4th day doing physical therapy exercises. After I did my PT exercises…
Is it good for plantar fasciitis? I have found this kind of sandals are good for plantar fasciitis in some Instagram and TikTok reels,but when I took the photo and ask chatgpt ,it…
Right let's give this a go. This is my second night wearing it. It's not the most comfortable but I know we will all do anything to ease this horrible PF. https://amzn.eu/d/0555YjX7…
So, It’s been two months now that I have heel pain. When it started I went straight to physical therapy. But quit after a month as itvwas making it way worse and also spread to my…
I'm about 37 days post-op...I decided to take a big step forward today and walk in my regular sandals to a local Lidl, which was a 30-minute walk away.I had MIS and the incision…
Hi. I’m abt 6 weeks post op. Give the go ahead to start walking. Any suggestions for a shoe/sneaker slide that I can use in this transition phase? My foot is swollen and even my “…
I’m 5wks post-op tmrw (July 29th) and I’m feeling a little defeated today 😔 I had pt this morning and I wore my shoes! Yay! That felt great. During my session, as usual, my therapist…
I had trauma/injury to my right side of my right foot tripping badly in mid May, about 12 weeks ago. I still have pain on the right side of my right foot and a lot of swelling all…