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I have had nothing but trouble since getting a bunionectomy three years ago. In the very beginning, I had severe nerve pain went to numerous doctors over a year and finally was…
Q about ice machines: I am having bunion/hammer toe surgery on Wed. My insurance did not approve an ice machine. I’ve seen some options online and was wondering what we ice as the CAM…
Hi all. Has anyone had MIS with no hardware. I've been trying to get in touch with my surgeon as there was no information provided post op. I'm almost 3 weeks in and struggling with…
How many people have tried going gluten free and also zero sugar to see if it helps the inflammation? I keep hearing that healing could be delayed by the inflammation if your body is…
At what point do people decide to go with surgery? I’m going on 17 months with PF. Two podiatrists, every splint/brace/boot/insole/tape, lasers, stretching, shots, you name it. I had…
Does anyone have such bad pain from plantar fasciitis that it radiates into your leg bones. Femur and hips to be exact? I work 12hr shifts and sometimes I barely get a chance to sit…
Anyone use one of these? Borrowed from my friend and today has been a relief! Going to buy one for sure! Edit....i should mention you can tip it up forward to massage the calfs. May…
I love the HOKA Clifton’s Just ordered HOKA TRANSPORT ANY ONE HAVE THESE? Shared post StunningHeron9015 Currently waiting scarf/ akin osteotomy. My surgeon advised to take the time…
Regularly I see posts on here about massage guns. I brought one yesterday from GoodGuys. They had $199 on it, I did a cheapest available Google search and Harris Scarf had them at 60%…
Hello everyone I joined this chat because I honestly have no idea where to go anymore. I’ve been to 2 different podiatrist. They both say that I have plantar fasciitis. I’ve had…
I beat PF and did Red light after every stretch and strengthening gym session...Not 100% sold on the red light but I do think the vibrating floor helps increase blood circulation…
I'm tired of buying sneakers and finding that they irritate my PF. Does anyone have tried and true recommendations for walking sneakers for a low arch and wide toe box? Shared post…
Things I’ve tried that don’t/didn’t work for me: * XStance insoles * Orthofeet sneakers (they had a 60 day try period) * Koprez sleeve (marginally helps for support) Shared post…
⚠️ **Warning: Long post ahead.** ⚠️ So I finally had my MIS procedure (soft tissue correction of the hallux valgus) in London, UK. Today I'm writing this for anyone who is thinking…
I had bunion surgery 3 years ago. My pain and recovery had been tough. Finally went back to the doctor to discover my big toe joint is full of arthritis. We've tried…
5.5 weeks post-op. Progressing in physical therapy. In addition to the usual toe mobility and balancing exercises, I did heel to toe walking on a straight line, zig zag lateral crab…
Weird question...Did any one's bunion repair cause a tailors bunion, make one more noticeable, or cause it to be painful when it didn't bother them before? Ever since my surgery the…
Hi I am one week post op and saw the doctor yesterday. He was very pleased with my progress. Minimal swelling We have scheduled the left foot for 3 weeks from now. . . Has anyone had…
Hello all! My MIS procedure is scheduled for tomorrow at 9:45am. These items plus a knee scooter and shower chair are what I have to help aid in my recovery. Am I missing anything…
I'm looking for a good orthopedic surgeon in Gilbert, Arizona. Does anyone have a recommendation? Shared post Andrea Weidenfeld Bitz Any SUGGESTIONS FOR SUPPLEMENTS to help reduce…
Hopefully my post encourages others and any questions please ask away! Shared post from Marie Pringle May be an image of hospital and text. No photo description available.. No photo…
Hello everyone, I’m 3 weeks post op and am starting to look for sandals. For those of you who wore Birkenstocks after surgery, did you get the wide ones (width D)? Shared post Jill…
About a month ago, I could barely stand or walk because of severe heel pain. It started as what I thought was muscle strain in the middle of my foot, but eventually the pain became so…
Anyone else on medicade and had an MRI? I’m wondering if that is why the doctor I was seeing didn’t want to order one.. I’ve been reading how doctors are only reimbursed for 1/3 of…
I made a discovery I had to come tell yall. I got this rolly thing for when I was having bad restless legs, I used it last night and tonight before I came to work and my foot pain has…
Anyone have a good scar cream /remedy for their bunion scar? Shared post Nina Bromham Has anyone had success delaying the progress of a bunion? I’m guessing no one has reversed a…
Has anyone tried this if do did it help also what setting would help ? May be an image of text that says 'Zen STIMULATION FOOT MASSAGER Feet ELECTRICAL MUSCLE Bvibrationmodes 8…
26 hours post op. He did put in 2 screws. No pain yet. Is it going to hit?? Shared post Judy Lodico Salerno Surgery 7Am tomorrow! Doctor said it would be 70 to 80% better which I am…
Anyone try this device? Should I assume it doesn’t work? May be an image of text that says '7:04 treatmedy.com X Spring Sale: 50% Off Free Shipping TreatMedy Your At-Home Solution For…
How is everyone sleeping!?1st night home and not sure how I'll sleep Shared post Victoria Rose Baxter Dearest hopalongers and bootyboot clompers. Well I've been playing with the…