I am 8 months post of from fusion and bunionectomy.
I am 8 months post of from fusion and bunionectomy. Recently I am having discomfort where the bunion was and on top (probably the hardware). I am not in awful pain, it's just…
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Hi everyone, I’m new to the group.
Hi everyone, I’m new to the group. I have flat feet, bunions, tailor’s bunions, pain when I walk and my legs get really tired when I stand for more than 5 minutes. I went to a…
I’m thinking of having surgery on my 2nd toe hammer toe & possible plantar plate repair under same toe & maybe…
I’m thinking of having surgery on my 2nd toe hammer toe & possible plantar plate repair under same toe & maybe fix a small bunion all at once on the left foot. I have so much pain…
Has anyone had a deep, bleeding crack on their foot?
Has anyone had a deep, bleeding crack on their foot? What helped? Back story: I have had two bunion surgeries on my right foot, the second one being a fusion in 2020. For the last few…
Hi everyone! My name is Eric. I am a Canadian completing my master’s. My research partner and I are conducting…
Hi everyone! My name is Eric. I am a Canadian completing my master’s. My research partner and I are conducting interviews to understand the pain points around bunions and the…
I am considering minimally invasive bunionectomy.
I am considering minimally invasive bunionectomy. The deformity is severe. My big toe is pushing on my second toe. I worry about hammer toe and a later more invasive surgery. My mom's…
Big toenail pain from wearing shoes that are too tight???
Big toenail pain from wearing shoes that are too tight??? This just came back again grrrr
Hey! My feet are a bundle of problems. I have severe bunions for my age plus Morton’s Neuroma. Both…
Hey! My feet are a bundle of problems. I have severe bunions for my age plus Morton’s Neuroma. Both deformities are in both feet! The doctor has said I can have surgery for the…
Anyone experienced pain when walking on ball of foot under big toe and the inside part of foot…feels like I am…
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…
Hello all I I have a foot problem on my left foot big toe has terrible arthritis same side of the foot now I’m…
Hello all I I have a foot problem on my left foot big toe has terrible arthritis same side of the foot now I’m getting a bunion I can actually see the bone. I am afraid of getting…
I may have found a solution for my Hammer Toe.
I may have found a solution for my Hammer Toe. Initially, I was given Zentoes Gel Toe Cap for my left foot, third toe but that did nearly nothing for me and was recommended a…
A question for the ladies please Are there any UK retailers where I could actually go try on shoes as opposed…
A question for the ladies please Are there any UK retailers where I could actually go try on shoes as opposed to ordering online please? I have a bunion on my right foot and plantar…
Hey everyone! I finally visited the doctors and we took X-rays. He said they weren’t too bad but surgery would…
Hey everyone! I finally visited the doctors and we took X-rays. He said they weren’t too bad but surgery would fix it before it got worse. It is painful, but the doctor said it would…
Im sick and tired of my feet being so painful.
Im sick and tired of my feet being so painful. I've been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the midfoot of both feet and in my left ankle. The pain varies from day to day in it's…
For a while I've been wrongly assuming PF was causing all my foot pain.
For a while I've been wrongly assuming PF was causing all my foot pain. I've been trying to transition to barefoot and got me some super squishy altras. I have bunions so I've also…
Does anyone have any knowledge / experience / thoughts on how another problem in the opposite foot could be…
Does anyone have any knowledge / experience / thoughts on how another problem in the opposite foot could be affecting PF? I have a small bunion on my right foot. I’ve had it a few…
Can anyone tell me about the newer surgery for bunions?
Can anyone tell me about the newer surgery for bunions? The Lapiplasty. I think that’s what it’s called? I just saw two posts about the plates and screws, which I was told by my…
7 months post lapiplasty Still in pain Saw doctor today and recommended removing plate and repairing 2nd toe…
7 months post lapiplasty Still in pain Saw doctor today and recommended removing plate and repairing 2nd toe because turning onto big toe You can imagine how I feel after all this…
I am tired of having foot pain because of a bone spur and hammer toes.
I am tired of having foot pain because of a bone spur and hammer toes. I am supposed to be having surgery, but don't know when yet. What does everyone do to deal with the pain?
I had to quit snowboarding after 25 years of riding due to an injury that lead to metatarsalgia and nerve…
I had to quit snowboarding after 25 years of riding due to an injury that lead to metatarsalgia and nerve damage exacerbated by hammer toe. The pressure on my feet from the stiff…
Hello. For last couple weeks I have been having pain under/more towards bottom top left foot third toe while…
Hello. For last couple weeks I have been having pain under/more towards bottom top left foot third toe while walking. I went to a Podiatrist and took X-Rays which were of no concern…
So I went to see a new podiatrist for a toenail injury and mentioned I’m recovering from 18 mos of plantar…
So I went to see a new podiatrist for a toenail injury and mentioned I’m recovering from 18 mos of plantar fasciitis. She sent me home with a list of treatments that I had NEVER heard…
And now I have an ingrown toenail on the same foot as the PF .
And now I have an ingrown toenail on the same foot as the PF . Just one day it would be nice to be pain free.
Has anybody ever had there toenail hurt but haven't seen a actual ingrown toe nail?
Has anybody ever had there toenail hurt but haven't seen a actual ingrown toe nail? If so what did you do to get rid of the pain without losing the nail, like what over the counter…
Hi bunion buddies!
Hi bunion buddies! Had my 6 week check up this past week and was told I could ditch my boot! I came home and put on my altra’s and got to it! Was weird at first but better everyday! A…
Has anyone else developed debilitating plantar faciaitis after you healed from your surgery?
Has anyone else developed debilitating plantar faciaitis after you healed from your surgery? I’m 3 years out and in so much pain.
Is there such a thing as a big toe joint replacement?
Is there such a thing as a big toe joint replacement? I have been dealing with chronic pain for years as a result of botched bunionectomy. The botched surgery left me with horrible…
Has anyone had severe pain on bunionette ( tailor bunion) and then had minimally invasive surgery for it.
Has anyone had severe pain on bunionette ( tailor bunion) and then had minimally invasive surgery for it. Can you please share your experiences. Before/ during/ after with me. Also…
I'm sitting at about 27 days post-op since my MIS bunion surgery.
I'm sitting at about 27 days post-op since my MIS bunion surgery. I was recently asked what prompted me to have bunion surgery at all. About a year or so ago, I was walking with my…
Hi everyone, I joined because I am awaiting an NHS (UK) appointment to get my bunion assessed to see if they…
Hi everyone, I joined because I am awaiting an NHS (UK) appointment to get my bunion assessed to see if they will operate as it’s becoming very difficult with the pain it’s causing…