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I thought my bunion pain was getting better the past few months, since going back to yoga. But now it’s autumn in the U.K. I realise it was just because of the warmth and having…
Hi I had cheilectomy & bunionoctomy yesterday so far I’m Not experiencing pain? I came home with pain infusion in the foot last night which was great and I’ve straight away started…
12 weeks post op. Incredibly painful procedure but so happy with the result.
Does anyone else’s feet hurt every single day all day? I have been to the doctor once and he diagnosed me with plantar fasciitis, last April. It has always been a year and my foot…
Hi I am only new to this group. I've had a bunion for several years but was never that bothersome. Recently I am getting a shooting pain along the bunion big toe and it is rubbing…
Hygiene issue. Regarding my forthcoming operation i been very concerned about and too embarrassed to ask about. 1. Pain. Ok that taken . 2. A more embarrassing subject personal…
Hi guys. Looking for pain relief tips. Ive had this for years and having a rea
6 weeks and 4 days PO. Just finished my first day back at work. So glad I work from home! I’m sore and it’s a desk job!While I couldn’t elevate toes above nose, I was able to get it…
I wish I took a before photo. I have been trying to get rid of my fungus for years. Tried filing and loceryl where my nail split. Then for most of this year I’ve been painting once or…
First 2 pics are today last is before. I posted earlier today but I have a question I'm guessing there's no nail now? But it's like throbbing sensation is that normal at all? It…
I had the laser this morning. My toes feel like they are on fire tonight. Is this normal?
I’m literally losing my mind. I recently got fungus on my toes, but I just noticed this on my thumb the other day. I scrubbed and I scrubbed with soap and it’s not coming off. It’s…
Hi all. My pain is in both feet. Across the tops of feet. Feels like loads of tiny bones breaking. Have tried all different footwear. Socks. Nothing changes. At times I literally…
So my right knee and hip pain caused by these issues i wonder I've had 11 mri of my bones over the yrs and not once was it mentioned i suppose as it was a different dept requesting…
Has anyone had a second opinion from a bad lapiplasty procedure and the new surgeon was able to correct it and you are pain free? Trying to decide if I can live with the discomfort or…
8 mos post surgery. Still have 6 out of 10 pain and the feeling of my foot being tightly wrapped all the time. My second opinion said all the hardware needs to be removed. Anyone else?
I thought I saw someone have a similar post, but I can't seem to find it. I am 3 months post op, and my ankle is swollen and more pain in my big toe. I had a second opinion at a…
Would love opinions from surgeons or specialists please on this report. Surgery was 24th October and this is recommendations from a 2nd opinion. Still swolen, slightly warmer than…
yeehaw! only 2 more days to go for a long awaited appt with a podiatrist. Even better the time got changed from 7:30am to 1pm! My feet have really been bothering me for the past month…
Had the permanent phenol toenail procedure end of february and had complications..i went with a top podiatrist in. My city. The recovery was painful and hard. Also about a month after…
Does anyone know what this is? I have it now for a few months. Doctor said to keep an eye on it and refer myself to a podiatrist if no better. To tender to touch and painful with…
Added another photo, its just getting worse Anyone know what this is? I have been seeing a podiatrist for a year now. Had a torn plantar plate about 5 or 6 years ago, had that…
Hello all.. I just wanted to share that my toe nail has finally attached after
Before and After my minimally, invasive surgery. This is 4 weeks after my surgery. I’m at 6 weeks now and I have zero pain, very little to no swelling and I’ve been back to work…
I'm 21 weeks post-op akin, scarf and regretably also a weill 2,3 osteotomy. Can anybody tell me/calculate based on these before and 6 weeks after surgery RX images how much my surgeon…
4 weeks post op right foot - lapidus procedure Before and now photo - recovery going well - no weight bearing yet but pleased with how it looks and hardly any swelling and no pain…
My before and after. Thanks to the artist Dr. Bianchi from the Private Clinic in London. Love my new foot! Scans from February 2026. I am currently pain free and yesterday I walked…
Anyone have pttd . My pain is in my arches and I’ve done physical therapy. take Advil, stretches, icing gel, heel things in my shoes regular inserts from the podiatrist, but I have…
Well I’ve got my double 360 bunionplasty. First two days didn’t feel a thing because of the exparel shots aka lidocaine. But now that that has worn off I’m in excruciating pain and…
Is it normal three and half weeks post op for big toe to look a tad turned in. I’m doing things but always wear post op shoe or boot. No pain or swelling