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Anyone know a good/great bunion surgeon in the dc or Baltimore md area? I wish i had done it a few years ago but i didn’t and it got worse and hurts every day and multiple bone spurs…
When did everyone stop sleeping with their foot elevated? Shared post Arnell Ernst I had bunion surgery 3 years ago. My pain and recovery had been tough. Finally went back to the…
Come to the fact, I'm not a good patient. So frustrating, working with one foot. Shared post Clare Louise Pratt Hiya, is a hospital nurse on here who as had bunion surgery ? Shared…
4 months post surgery. Are my bunions coming back?! definitely making a follow up appointment No photo description available. Shared post Linda Blake Smisko Does anyone with large…
So after 1 year and 1 month my foot is still killing me. Some days worse that others. So at this point is it “ just the way it is”? Now I am just considered chronic. I never in my…
Rehab question. I developed PF about 7 months ago and didn't take it seriously enough at first reading that it often goes away with a bit of rest. It did get a bit better and then…
What are people using for around the house shoes to support plantar partial tear and plantar fas. Any recommendations please. Archie slides and thongs are too high arch and cause…
What sandal have you found to be the most comfortable to wear on a daily basis? Shared post Teresa Walley Nelson Ive taken a job ive tried for a year in a pharmacy. The job is alot of…
Good morning! Ive been told I will need a bunionectomy along with a tmt fusion on my right foot. It was originally going to be a minimally invasive bunion surgery, but new pain…
I'm about 6 weeks out from my MIS bunion surgery, and the aim of my posts is to try and be as honest as possible about my experience. As my vacation is coming to a close, I thought…
Anyone have the procedure called TenJetHydrocisiom done to eliminate PF pain? Description below: The TenJet procedure is a minimally invasive treatment for chronic plantar fasciitis…
Has anyone tried the Koprez sleeve? So tempted to try but would live some feedback. Shared post Vito Rullo Hello everyone I joined this chat because I honestly have no idea where to…
What do you all recommend to have for surgery ? Shared post Natasha Guthrie Has anyone found anything new that helps Shared post Susie Burleson I was finally diagnosed as "Plantar…
Has anyone tried the Vibit Roll? Apparently it vibrates. Did it help? Shared post Kathryn Wilson Has anyone switched from Hokas, Brooks, Asics, etc. with narrow toe boxes and heel to…
I’m hoping that I will get the call soon for the date of my surgery, it’s been 9 months since I am waiting. Any advice what to ask at the pre op appointment? I was told that it could…
I had a fusion of my big toe end of April , i had issues with the prominent hardware on the top of my foot, unable to or anything that touched it , at the end of the day the area of…
Hi, has anyone had this operation because of- metatarsal sesamoid osteoarthritis and hallux valgus deformity. Then had this Scarf and Akins osteotomy on the toe. How is your foot now…
Is this bad enough for surgery?? No photo description available. Shared post Ashley Ann Gantner Had my post-op appointment (week + 2 days) from my Minimally Invasive Surgery…
Shared post from Ayurveda by Curejoy No photo description available. Ayurveda by Curejoy Sunshine is not just a source of light but a powerful natural medicine. Spending just 20…
Advice please No photo description available. Shared post Amy Smith With minimally invasive how many weeks did you take off work and what is your profession? Interested in knowing…
In pain since Feb I've given up now and accepted pain 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 of…
Anyone else battle with swelling? Did the injection, still in pain. Dr prescribed me meloxicam and my foot is still swollen. Anyone have any tips for relief? Shared post Wendy Baker…
Has anyone found anything new that helps Shared post Brad Green So after 1 year and 1 month my foot is still killing me. Some days worse that others. So at this point is it “ just the…
I am having MIS and hardware removal on Friday. I had lapiplasty on my right foot in Jan and now my left foot needs redone. Thankful it is minimal this time. Still asking for prayers…
Just a little funny, for this Sunday... No photo description available. Shared post Susan Lipsey 1 week post op. My doctor said no infection and looks good. One more week and I get my…
Need ur suggestions guys . I live in Toronto No photo description available. Shared post DaSean Brown Turns out the toe became infected under the nail and they suspect the pin could…
How many weeks post-op did your scab completely fall off? I am 6 weeks post-op and still have a small portion of scab. I am allowed to get a pedicure when it has completely fallen…
Hi everyone! I’m looking for experiences and advice from people who have had revision surgery on the big toe/MTP I joint, especially from other runners. I had both feet operated on in…
This is what my foot is like when I push my bunion in versus weight bearing. My foot collapses down, my bunion is flexible. I don’t have a lot of pain but it’s very uncomfortable and…
⭐️ UPDATED TO ADD POST-OP PICS 6 DAYS AFTER SURGERY .. VERY SWOLLEN (SAUSAGE TOES 🐷) BUT OK OTHERWISE ⭐️ St Petersburg, FL: Yesterday i had my MIS Austin/Akin bunionectomy plus a…