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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…
Anyone have bunion correction surgery and was a runner before the surgery?? How are you doing with your running after having the surgery? Shared post Kimberly Harwood Isham Anyone…
Im not happy i got to wait 2 years for an operation on my bunion. I Thought and i got told they would do it faster then that im always in in pain not much help from Reza Salleh…
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…
I was finally diagnosed as "Plantar Facial Fibromatosis" by a Pediotrist after 6 months of pain. I truly have researched everything i could find on the internet and tried almost…
I have been dealing with a heel spur and plantar fasciitis for approximately a year . I had shockwave therapy , took anti inflammatory medication , magnesium glyciante at night had a…
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…
Hi. I just joined. I’ve had 1 previous bunionectomies on my left foot (2 surgeries on my right foot) via the shaving of the bone. I have RA and the bunions grew back. Next month I’m…
Is this a callus, corn, or something else? The white is where the acid pads were. No photo description available. Shared post Chris Leeder Big toe pain Happens on both feet, more so…
I have severe midfoot pain on top of the foot. Please suggest... Shared post Julia Evans Those of you with high arches: any recommendations for walking shoes with proper arch support?…
Looking for suggestions on some supportive, comfortable casual closed in shoe for work. Something that I will be in for 8 hours a day. Shared post Ortiz Katherine Going sneaker…
Has anyo e tried Kuru shoes? Thank you in advance Shared post Vito Rullo Hello everyone I joined this chat because I honestly have no idea where to go anymore. I’ve been to 2…
I have to wear safety shoes at work. Slip proof and composite toe can anyone suggest good ones for PF Shared post Ricci Christine I believe I saw comments in the group that ASICS tend…
Urgent Hello! Have any of you or your friends gone through severe foot burning and heel pain for a prolonged period? This is for a friend who is going through this issue for over 2…
I’ve been reading and researching for awhile now on PF. I have been wearing Hoka’s for awhile now and realized most all the cushioned shoes do more harm than good. Just got my first…
I’m sure the smart people in this group can figure out I’m REPOSTING this article from Dr. Angela, and NOT claiming I wrote it myself. The Problem with Hokas One of the most common…
Our ancestors wore simple footwear made from local nature items like plant leaves, tree bark, and animal skin. Ancient people in warm places went barefoot or wore light sandals…
Hello! My 11 year old daughter will be getting bunion surgery on her left foot. She is in constant pain, so it’s the next step. My question is: because she is younger, and very…
Afternoon foot peeps! I’ll be 6wks post-op tmrw. I had my 5th pt session this morning. As usual, the edema massage felt wonderful 😴. My therapist directly massaged my incision as…
Annie Lennox was right, because if 🎶sweet dreams are made of this, and who am I to disagree?🎶 😅 I'm sitting at around 5 1/2 weeks post-op... from MIS bunion surgery, and today was…
Has anyone else had Lapidus, Akin Kessel Bonnie, TarsiTree Implant ? Shared post Stephanie Arch Hi all! I just wanted to introduce myself and share a photo I took. I’m Stephanie. I’m…
4.5 weeks post op I've been using bio oil and keeping wrapped and elevated. Unwrapped to shower tonight and its really dry? Has anyone else had this?? No photo description available…
I’m nearly 4 months post op and still can’t fit into any of my old trainers - has anyone else experienced this? Shared post Louise Yogini Day 32 post-op. Just had my first physical…
Hi..new here ..my podiatrist suggests bunion, tailor bunion and hammertoe surgery. I dont have pain specifically in any if those areas but because if them (at least in part)i have…