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Hello! I didnt know what bunions were before and I thought it was normal for my feet to be like this. There is no pain. But I bought toe spreader and corrector as well. Do you think…
I am almost six weeks from lapidus surgery on my right foot, I had the joint fused. I never have really had much pain once the correct pain medication’s were prescribed
Terminafine….. started about 5 weeks ago. Have bad side effects….. hair loss, insomnia, muscle pain- especially neck pain!!!! Anyone else ?
Today is the day..... I hope..... to finally be pain free. 10 mos post op. Getting hardware removed. Surgeon (different one that did the original) said she is 99% sure this will…
I had revision surgery 8 weeks ago which included akin osteotomy removing hardware from previous mtp fusion. Plus hammertoe arthrodesis toes 3/4. I prior had plantar plate…
My surgery went well today. 1)Distal modified McBride bunionectony with Lapidus procedure 2)corrective osteotomy 2nd metatarsal with internal fixation 3)resection arthoplasty and…
ouch in so much pain today
Hey, all. I’ve had a pretty significant bunion for 30ish years. I’ve always been able to tolerate it, but only very recently the pain is getting problematic. I have young kids and…
A lot of people have been mentioning nerve pain. I actually was diagnosed with ne A lot of people have been mentioning nerve pain. I actually was diagnosed with neuropathy in both…
Hello, I was wanting some advice regarding toenail issues. At 13 years old I went to the doctor for an odor when I clipped my toenails, and pain. I was diagnosed with an ingrown…
Hi, had a little bumb on left foot for a while and the right one popped a year ago. I Didnt know anything about bunnions before that. But now its extreme, noe shoes fit. Pain is…
I have had this pain on and off for 8 years. It increases when doing physical activity and on feet for a long time. Starts dull but ends up getting worse and radiating to arch of foot…
I have just had bunion and hammer toe surgery….and I am genuinely in agony. The nerve block wore off yesterday and prescribed dihydrocodeine isn’t working for me. I’m keeping my foot…
I’m 2 weeks post-op from a distal osteotomy chevron-type bunion correction, plus an Akin osteotomy. This is my first post-op x-ray. I’m worried because the metatarsal looks very…
I applied liquid bandage on my toes and athletes foot cream on my foot overnight. This morning, I do not have pain on the nail bed. This works as well as foot cream or vicks vapor rub…
Never thought I’d be joining a foot group but here I am looking for some opinions! I’m 25 years old with 2 young kids (2&5) with very flat feet and a very sore bunion!! I’ve always…
Hi all, my minimally invasive surgery is Thursday (distal metatarsal and akin osteotomy) with nerve block. Curious when everyone started their pain meds? Like right after surgery or…
I was finally, able to have my revision surgery in may after a 1&1/2 year of pain from my original lapolaplasty December 2024. I was in a boot of and on for 9 months due to pain! Look…
Hello all and happy healing! My procedures are on Wednesday the 16th. I am having a bunionectomy with hardware, they are fixing my hammer toe with a pin that sticks out the tip of my…
Long post I’m sorry!!! I had minor invasive bunion surgery on my right foot in August 2024. Then a second surgery to remove a hardware in October 2024, then another surgery to shave…
Hi there new to the group! I have bunions on both feet about to have surgery on one just curious what type of pain bunions cause u? My entire foot hurts all the time!
Does it ever get better?? Everytime I make some progress then it comes back 10x worse. I'm in so much pain but I'm terrified to take the pills prescribed. I'm so sensitive to…
Hi everyone! My 15yo son had both his feet done 3 weeks ago, and he is having lots of pain, particularly at night and just yelling at b me to help him I think it sounds like nerve…
I was told I had bunions as pain in my feet for about a year and a half now appears I don’t and rather it’s arthritis any thoughts?
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My manky bunion and the things I try. None of them very comfortable and gives me more pain. Ive started getting callous on the top right of toe now it is pointing forwards, it’s sore…
Has anyone been diagnosed with Morton’s Neuroma? Possibly even a result of bunions? I was referred to MRI due to bunion pain and pain in metatarsal area. MRI suggested MN in the…
Healing & recovery must-haves! I just finished my 3rd surgery on my feet, this time to remove hardware from one, and bone spurs and a neuroma removed from the other. Both had previous…
For anyone struggling with Morton’s neuroma pain, this method of KT taping might bring you relief. I had my neuroma removed 1/21/26 and the nerve pain is still quite intense. Since my…
Round one complete. Left the hospital at the 10:30 AM this morning. As of now, the nerve block has mostly held out and it I had a mix of general with it. Have some tingling (I have…