Community experiences
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Post op day 1. Hammertoe repair and chevron bunion osteotomy. Nerve block still doing it's work. Not too much pain. Heel walking in ortho shoe with cane to bathroom. Elevation and…
Went to the store specializing in all sports and running shoes. Tried every single brand like hoka, altra, topo, brooks, etc. New balance 1080 felt amazing so I got them. Was walking…
Update: still in the boot with crutches, don't know when I can stop. I get to start gabapentin (for the second or third time in my life now) for CRPS and I can try to weight bear with…
Tomorrow makes 3 months post op. Next appt is in 8 days. I'm STILL in a walking boot with an ace bandage. What we think is CRPS sucks. Pic is of my foot once I get out of the shower…
3 weeks post op this week. Wounds healing nicely and pain so much better. I'm celebrating as I got into these today! Surgeon said I could try, these are extra wide fit, but in my own…
I am incredibly frustrated and depressed about my feet. I feel like no one even knows what's wrong with them. Going on 7 years battling pain in the Tops of my feet. Resting them only…
Having osteomy in two toes done Thursday after having an akin bunionectomy on December 18th. Wish me luck as this time im non weight bearing. Momma with toddlers how did you do it?…
For non-weight bearing, how did you navigate getting from the shower to a place where you could get your boot back on? Did you do it all from the shower? I can only minimally heel…
How do you take a shower when 50% weight bearing BUT allowed to get foot wet?
So I've been in pt for a while. I have two appointments for next week that were made on a let's see how I feel after my surgery today. I'm weight bearing and can walk but am in an ace…
Just got home from chevron akin bunion correction and 2nd metatarsal osteotomy. Nerve block so no pain yet. I was in pain before the surgery, just walking was near impossible so…
Has anyone tried walking barefoot on grass or sand everyday for a little bit? It has helped me.
have bad pain hard to walk on bottom of foot heel and side of foot using crutches is this normal
If Hokas work for you, did the Allswift sneakers also work for daily walking and running errands/working with kids? I keep getting Google recommended articles about these shoes and…
Today I'm 8 weeks PO... I was hoping to be driving by now, but my foot is still too swollen, I don't exactly know how to walk...I keep walking on the outside of my foot like I was…
New here! I've dealt with plantar's off and on for a couple of years but this weeks flare up has been so bad I finally told me doctor about it. His only suggestions were no barefoot…
Finally saw a podiatrist today and confirmed I have PF. Any suggestions on what to buy and wear around the house? She said to try and avoid walking barefoot or just in socks or flat…
Walking barefoot on sand or grass - yes or no and why? Thanks!
I'm scheduled for surgery this Saturday. I've been reading through posts to get an idea of how I'm going to feel/manage. I like to think I push pain to one side and just get on with…
Walking Boot Question. 3ish weeks post op. Yesterday I got my cast / splint off and moved to a walking boot. It's miserable! It's actually more painful than the cast was. Is this…
When you get a letter from your surgeon saying ...Sorry, never had a complication like yours before. Possible removal of plate and extra screw fixation ahead. Oh and to finish it off…
Update- I sent the picture to my foot doctor today and received a phone call back. He says it looks fine. I appreciate everyone's input. And I wish all of us on here a speedy/full…
6 Weeks post op\! Goodbye to the crutches & boot\! Hello to weight bearing and shoes\!
asked me to keep you all updated on how my appointment went today. Week 4 after surgery, to the day, I got my stitches out\!\! Woo hoo\!\! I can walk with my boot but I have to say I…
2 days post surgery. I had the right foot done 10 yrs ago so knew what I was in for\!\! What i didnt expect was not to be given any crutches\!??\! Bloody gd job i have smart crutches
I just wanted to say that I completely understand that everybody's feet are different.... not everything works for everybody. But I think I have found what works for me. $39 Hobibear…
Has anyone had nerve conduction test? First of all I've had foot pain for years dealing with plantar fasciitis. I get flare ups from time to time from overuse but it's manageable. In…
Im booked in for bunion surgery and fusion of joints on both feet on 28th Nov. I'm feeling anxious and quite scared of post surgery. How does everyone cope showering and going to the…
Right bunion foot surgery 1/19. I'm scared to wet it and get infected. I been showering with shower chair and covering foot. Doctor said I can wet and removed the strips. I tried…
I'm curious if anyone has had a stress fracture from walking on uneven ground? Reason I ask is because I stepped on something sharp it didn't go through my shoe but I've been in pain…