Community experiences
Explore 1,901 community discussions about pain management after foot surgery, with 2,915 replies preserved in the archive.
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Heading away in hols soon and really in need of a good comfortable pair of sandals\Flip-flops suffering with pain into my high arches and middle heel any ideas ?? Lainey Fitzgerald…
Picked up these Hoka Ora Ones yesterday and oh man are these things comfy indoors. I tried on the oofos but I found these to be more comfortable especially with my flat feet. The…
I’ve had pf about 6 months, last 3 excruciating. Tried just about everything: orthopaedic shoes, insoles, ice, heat, compression socks etc. on my feet 6/7 hours a day. Last 2 months…
Has anyone tried these socks? https://forme.science/products/arch-booster-sock... Alyssa_Jane2467 I am new to having PF and I am soon to gey my first pair of orthotics and I am…
Throbbing tonight CreativeEagle2233 Please can someone who has been in this situation advise me. Seen surgeon x rays show bunion but arthritis quite bad in big toe. He advises fusion…
Holy Moly !!! 3 weeks out and this pin is sticking out I don’t get it removed until the end of September . I have to keep it covered with thick bandaids so I don’t snag it on anything…
I had my surgery on Wednesday I’m not needed any pain killers ( did on Wednesday and Thursday am) Am fully weight bearing Using crutches sparingly Back to working from home ( only 4…
Both the Koprez sleeve and the Airplus sleeve leave this painful ridge at the bend where my ankle joins my leg. Any solutions please? Bren Loukes Home and well. 6 hours - in and out!…
5 Superfoods to Calm Plantar Fasciitis Naturally (Pt. 02) Struggling with heel pain every morning? 🦶 Human Body Human Body Human Body Human Body Facts · Follow Aug 13 Bren Loukes Day…
Has anyone else’s mental health taken a dip as a result of PF? My foot seems to be improving but I’m frightened of doing a lot of the things I enjoy in case it causes a flair up. Mega…
Hey at what point can you moisturise your foot and scar? I'm 17 days post op and my foots so dry and the scar is so tight but still scabbed so unsure. And would you wait a few more…
Just a hello from my coming up to three months post surgery foot Had a bit of pain the last week but my spacers seem to relaxing my toes which I hope will help the ball of foot pain…
How long after MIS until … you were able to comfortably walk a mile or two? …drive all day? Tess Bates Just a hello from my coming up to three months post surgery foot Had a bit of…
Finally found something that helps. Toe yoga is a game changer for me Natasha Guthrie Does anyone do lifting in the gym and treadmill? What trainer do you wear x Tammy Trontoski My…
Did anyone else overdo it on the toe rises and now have an inflamed toe with bone now rubbing on bone and less cartilage as a result? Taping my big toe helps a bit as do anti…
Best shoes/sandels What have been the best shoes for you in helping relieve PF. I stand most of the day on a hard surface. I’ve been wearing Hoka sneakers for two years now. Annabelle…
Hiya, is a hospital nurse on here who as had bunion surgery ? Kristin Kelso Good morning! Ive been told I will need a bunionectomy along with a tmt fusion on my right foot. It was…
Hi all has anyone got and fitville shoes I have a taylors bunion Sandra Gouveia After 6 months, 2 mri, 2 foot orthopaedic surgeons and 1 pain consultant I’ve finally been told I have…
What has people's experience been with PRP? I've had two shockwave treatments (the high intensity kind), several rounds of PT, tried all the braces, stretching, scraping, massaging…
Hi recently joined. I have multiple issues going on with both my feet, from plantar fasciitis, bunions, and bunionettes, heal spurs on bottom and back of heels plus accessory ossicle…
Has anyone else been completely disappointed with seeing a podiatrist? I (after waiting over a month) had my first visit with a podiatrist today. He didn't really tell me anything…
Which insole is best for plantar fasciitis? What’s the best insole for walking and basketball? Dawn Lee Hi guys I’ve got an appointment for steroid injection and was wondering if it…
what best insole for planter and put roll on side off foot please help Mistie Blevins has anyone used the good feet arch support system? how was it for you? Melissa Ann Espino Foot at…
Left foot Open Surgery TOMORROW morning! Wish me luck. Janet Spencer Molina What sandal have you found to be the most comfortable to wear on a daily basis? For those of you wearing…
I have been interested in how people are treating PF. There is research done on something called - Quick fix Bias and Solutionism. With injuries, especially things like tendon, joint…
I’ve had plantar fasciitis for about 8 months now. I’ve tried all the things from stretches to ice to hoka shoes. I work in healthcare so I’m constantly on my feet and stand for long…
Hi all, I am having surgery for my planter fasciitis it’s Sept 4th but my pre op isn’t til next Thursday so I don’t know what to expect and am freaking out a little with work. Please…
When my podiatrist told me I could not wear sandals that really affected me because I do not wear closed toe shoes only to the gym, but I was willing to follow doctors orders to get…
High Arches How high would you clarify the arch in my foot? I'm due for PF release surgery to help my arch collapse, and wondered how anyone got on with the same surgery? Phil Duffy…
New here, hello. Had a bad sprain years ago, and had slight pain long after. Three years ago, I went to Europe for 2 weeks and the walking aggravated it into tendinitis. I went to an…