I have had PF for 2 1/2 months.
I have had PF for 2 1/2 months. Terrible pain in both heels. Tried to treat myself and that didn't work so, I went to podiatrist. He did x-rays and it showed heel spurs and he said my…
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On week 8 healing from stress fracture halfway down middle toe.
On week 8 healing from stress fracture halfway down middle toe. A callus is forming around it which it’s supposed to do apparently and doctor said I won’t need surgery to scrape off…
I went to the dr recently when my foot (15 months post op lapidus bunion removal and big toe osteotomy with 4…
I went to the dr recently when my foot (15 months post op lapidus bunion removal and big toe osteotomy with 4 screws and a plate). I have been experiencing pain, numbness, and…
** Tailors Bunion - Bunnionette ** Hi all, i have put off the idea of surgery for many, many years.
** Tailors Bunion - Bunnionette ** Hi all, i have put off the idea of surgery for many, many years. Or should i say, it had never been reccommended by any podiatrists i have seen in…
4 weeks post op Tailor's Bunion revision and my pin came out today!!!!
4 weeks post op Tailor's Bunion revision and my pin came out today!!!! Hallelujah! Didn't feel good being pulled out but it was quick. Still in pain, still not a fully healed bone…
Hello. My question is has anyone developed numbness in both of their feet from walking with an altered gait…
Hello. My question is has anyone developed numbness in both of their feet from walking with an altered gait after big toe joint fusion? Three years post fusion I have pain which…
I’ve just had quite extensive forefoot surgery – big toe (1st MTPJ) fusion and correction/fusion of toes 2–4…
I’ve just had quite extensive forefoot surgery – big toe (1st MTPJ) fusion and correction/fusion of toes 2–4 with pins in. I’m only a couple of days post-op and honestly the pain in…
I've tried everything except surgery for foot pain due to bunions.
I've tried everything except surgery for foot pain due to bunions. The last podiatrist I saw recommended "Laser Therapy for Pain." Has anyone used this or have any comments. Thank…
Has anyone been successful with managing their bunions without surgery if you have a genetic predisposition to…
Has anyone been successful with managing their bunions without surgery if you have a genetic predisposition to getting them? Mine is mild at the moment but my podiatrist is pushing…
Morning, I am new to this group.
Morning, I am new to this group. I have a tailor's bunion on my left foot. I had a steroid shot about a month ago and it helped for a while. I am thinking of trying acupucture. Has…
Got my first pedicure today.
Got my first pedicure today. Before/After (6 months post on right foot, 5 months post on left foot). The scars are worse than I hoped for. I’m still in some pain when…
Ive had issues with pain since I was a teenager.
Ive had issues with pain since I was a teenager. Everyone always put it off as if it was in my head. About 2 months ago I got my pcp to refer me to a foot doctor. We tr
Positive update: I was 6 weeks post op on Wednesday and had both feet done.
Positive update: I was 6 weeks post op on Wednesday and had both feet done. There was a time I really thought I would never get shoes on, never drive again, never walk around a store…
Started having some bad heel pain in Feb .
Started having some bad heel pain in Feb . Went to Dr. He did some test and XRays and said looks like I have a small PF. He said there will be pain and sent me on my way. QUESTION…
Just want to share with people in case it can help someone.
Just want to share with people in case it can help someone. I’ve been dealing with PF since 2024. The past 6 months or so I have a lot of leg pain from the knee down. Kept thinking it…
Has anyone here been told they have PF only to realize they might have an entrapped nerve like Tarsal Tunnel…
Has anyone here been told they have PF only to realize they might have an entrapped nerve like Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome? I’ve been dealing with heal pain in my left foot for over a year…
Hi Everyone, I am 28 years old and had an endoscopic plantar fasciotomy in September 2025.
Hi Everyone, I am 28 years old and had an endoscopic plantar fasciotomy in September 2025. I had relief after the surgery but in February of this year began to experience pain again…
I don't think I have planter fasciitis.
I don't think I have planter fasciitis. But my pain is very unique, lasting more than a decade. My profile is 6ft male, 92kg/210lb, no other disease, normal BP etc. I have prepared…
Omg the pain!! Does anyone else have so much pain? I’m in absolute agony
Omg the pain!! Does anyone else have so much pain? I’m in absolute agony
I'm for real at a loss with this heel pain, its really depressing I've gotten to the point where I dont even…
I'm for real at a loss with this heel pain, its really depressing I've gotten to the point where I dont even want to drink bc I know ill have to get up to pee. Literally the pain is…
Anyone else get a post-op splint that ended up being too tight?
Anyone else get a post-op splint that ended up being too tight? Surgery was Tuesday and I’m going into clinic tomorrow to get it changed out. Praying for no skin breakdown and a bit…
I went for my podiatrist appointment today and I am needing surgery.
I went for my podiatrist appointment today and I am needing surgery. I have cysts too. I also have Taylor's bunions with hammer toes that he wants to correct too. I told him I needed…
Hey everybody. My toes are really bad and it’s embarrassing. Nothing seems to work. I was seeing a podiatrist…
Hey everybody. My toes are really bad and it’s embarrassing. Nothing seems to work. I was seeing a podiatrist for laser treatments but it wasn’t working. Has anybody gotten their…
Today my podiatrist started this treatment with 2 sticks and sends electrodes but doesn’t hurt.
Today my podiatrist started this treatment with 2 sticks and sends electrodes but doesn’t hurt. He called it “arthro” something anyone know exact name Lloyd Paul Anyone able to give…
I’m sure this is about to be a book, so thanks to anyone who reads this to the end: especially amputees, bc I…
I’m sure this is about to be a book, so thanks to anyone who reads this to the end: especially amputees, bc I wanna hear from you. I was born with bad feet and ankles (flat feet…
Hello everyone I’m having my surgery tomorrow for my bunion.
Hello everyone I’m having my surgery tomorrow for my bunion. Please comments any tips, suggestions for after surgery. what should I get ready for? What kind of pain should I expect?
The left photos are before and right are after.
The left photos are before and right are after. Had both done 13 weeks ago. I had posted the area under my pinky toes are inflamed and have a burning sensation. PT thought they were…
I finally saw a dr today after years of pain.
I finally saw a dr today after years of pain. She was great! She said the anatomy of my foot is “rare”. That I carry my weight on the outside of my foot which makes the area on the…
Revision surgery today UK after first attempt in 2024 failed.
Revision surgery today UK after first attempt in 2024 failed. Having a plate put in so 2 weeks full rest and a further 6 weeks in that bl#*dy Darco shoe... I'm not good at resting so…
I'm wondering if it's normal to still be in a good amount of pain about a month post op.
I'm wondering if it's normal to still be in a good amount of pain about a month post op.