Community experiences
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Anyone experienced pain when walking on ball of foot under big toe and the inside part of foot…feels like I am walking on glass…does matter if I have my shoes on or off. Today I can…
Question: I'm 4 weeks post-op and I still very much walk on the outside of my feet, as it hurts quite a bit to put weight on. What is everybody's experience on how long it takes/took…
In November of 2022, I experienced sudden and uncomfortable foot pain. I thought, oh damn, maybe I have stress fractures from walking all over NYC the weekend before. I ignored it for…
I have always struggled with bunions. Recently I got a stress fracture in my (usually less painfull) foot a few months ago. The X-ray showed a possible hairline fracture but overall…
Warning: (probably mindless and insignificant) rant incoming. Feel free to scroll on. I had my first mid foot fusion and bunion correction 11/2024. Discovered around July, ONLY after…
Hi I'm new here looking for some opinions/thoughts. I had a Austin Bunionecromy on my right foot about 12 years ago. It was a great decision, I healed wonderfully, and I have been…
3 weeks PO. Back at work and heel walking. The more I walk on it the more swollen I get. 
I’m 10 weeks PO and back to work teaching. I’m still in a boot for protection (8 yr olds accidentally step on my feet) and swelling. I’ve started wearing compression socks for the…
I've had both knees relaced with 2 years. Last one was 4-24-24 on right knee. I was so bow legged before and now my OS has straighten my legs. I am walking with a new gait and am…
Hey team I think this may have been asked before and I’m sorry if so. BUT. I’m finding I hate rocker type shoes. I’m about 3 months in with PF ( mostly in my arches both feet). I was…
Hey everyone -tomorrow will be 7days since I had my surgery on both feet. I have only been getting out of bed to go to bathroom which is only a metre away several times per day. When…
Post op strange sensation inside foot? So I got MIBS May 22nd so I am 10 days post op today (I had a post about this before). Honestly I have not taken any pain meds not even…
I had a “Taylor’s Bunion” removed recently. Kind of strange to me that it wasn’t near my big toe, but on the outer edge of my foot. Anyone else? Just wondering how to prevent…
Anyone else find themselves walking thru side of their foot rather then thru the toes cos its painful but now side of the foot hurts too i can get about and get stuff done if I walk…
Dearest hopalongers or clompyclompers. Well today it's.... 102 days since my op and I'm still in da bootyboot. Ah such joy it is ! Still waiting on my surgeon for my next followup.
Hello my fellow hopalongers! Well tomorrow is six weeks since surgery. I have to say this has been a journey for sure. I don't see my podiatrist until May 11th. If he knows what is…
I know this question has been asked but… looking for timeline for returning work for those who do not work from home. I’m a teacher. Dr. rec’s chevron (possible sesamoidectomy unless…
Thanks for the add! I’m about 3.5 weeks out from surgery. I’ve included my before and current situation Looking to gain some recovery tips as I’ll (hopefully) move to a boot next week.
So I’m 4 months post op Had hospital today and xray today shows my big toe is drifting across a wee bit, he did say this can be normal. Having issues with my third toe which is…
Question: Anyone who got screws, do you feel them when you walk? I’m only 4 days post op from getting screws and I swear I can feel them? Did I mess something up or is it normal?
I had a tailors bunion surgery nearly 4 weeks ago. My pinky toe is numb, just wondering if anyone else experienced this and how long did it last? Also when could you weight bear on…
Yesterday was my first full day of wearing my upsteps and my feet didn't hurt as bad but my hips hurt like crazy! Is that normal? Are the insoles changing the way I stand, causing hip…
The foot doctor told me 80 year old father that there is no more cussion on the bottom of his feet he is in constant pain, he puts pads on them but the pain is bad, even when he is…
Hello everyone!! Been lurking a while but this is my first post. I am looking for advice but I have a little backstory first. When I was elementary/middle school aged I was diagnosed…
I haven't had surgery, trying other things before going that route. My main problem is a baby bunion(according to doctor) that is making my big toe angle in a lot. This means I am…
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I got some Oofos slides with adjustable velcro on the top for Christmas -asked for them on my gift list because I started getting plantar faciitis in my feet I think from walking…
On May 21 while camping, my awning blew off and damaged the top vent and moon roof covers. I am working through an RV claim with State Farm and am a bit tentative about a proper…
3 month on.... feeling fabulous walking 10.000 steps a day coupke times a week.... best thing i ever did.
Things I have learned from having bunion surgery: 1. The pain when the nerve block wears off is intense but then it went away with occasional zaps as nerves healed. 2. Swelling is…