Community experiences
Explore 484 community discussions about post-surgery swelling & inflammation, with 756 replies preserved in the archive.
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I’m 4 and a half months into my surgery, and my foot is still super sensitive even when I take a shower and the water hits my foot… is this normal? I have my husband run my foot to…
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
I had my surgery 2.5 weeks ago , April 14th. Today I got my stitches out. My doctor thought my foot looked great, but I feel like it looks “open” . He was happy with the swelling. Is…
8 weeks ago I had surgery for something called drop toe on my pinky toe of my left foot. Getting back to cycling and running has been a challenge. Between still having some pain and…
ANOTHER QUESTION: Is it normal to still have pain in my foot 3 months post op when I’m in my sneakers? I’m seeing surgeon on Tuesday so I’ll ask him. When I wake up my foot is not…
I have a bone spur on my heel. I know that's a given that it can hurt. My question is the outside of my foot right where that that pointy bone sticks out i get jabbing pain and…
Ankle pain for 20 years after a sports injury. Heal pain for 2 years and this is my MRI results. GP wrote: - Small joint effusion & fluid in the talonavicular joint - Severe plantar…
UPDATE: Just got my MRI results: Impression Ligamentous sprain of the superficial deltoid ligament and spring ligaments with associated bone marrow edema at their attachments to the…
Hi, I'm hoping for some advice. I live in the UK and I hurt my foot at the beginning of June. The pain is around the ball of my foot, it feels like there is a lump there and it's…
9 days since hardware removal. Had to go back to knee scooter on day 3 because sutures are SO tight it’s absolutely excruciating when my foot swells so I only take a few steps a day…
HARDWARE REMOVAL QUESTION- Hello! I feel like I should say me again..haha Its been awhile. I had surgery in January and my foot never felt right. Welp, scheduled for screw removal New…
Hi guys, Has anyone had a hardware removal and if so how did you find the recovery? I had a 1st met osteotomy done over summer but now the swelling has gone down I’m starting to get…
Has anyone had surgery to remove Tailor’s bunions? I’m curious about the recovery. I work on my feet and am wondering if the recovery takes a long time and if you had full recovery…
Hello all! I had surgery on August 2, 2024. I’ve been going through a lot of nerve pain/damage, swelling and CONSTANT pain in my toe. I also have lost about 75% of feeling in my toe…
Jan 7th I had lapidus surgery. For the last few weeks I have been feeling frustrated with swelling and pain it was mostly on the inside of my foot then it went to top of my foot. Has…
Anyone with Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome? Can you tell me where your pain/swelling is Thank you
Injury: Hallux Limitus Question: Looking for info on morton's extension orthotics I saw my Sports MD again and he watched me walk again (note, I've been dealing with symptoms for 11…
I'll be 6 weeks post op tomorrow (Monday) and have my final appt with the surgeon on Wednesday. I have a few questions for this knowledgable group. 1-How long after surgery until you…
Is anyone else 8 weeks post op and is not able to walk yet and has stiffness in toes and swelling?
Edited to update: I decided to stay home after all. I just joined this group and am so grateful already. Hi all. I had surgery Friday morning (MTP joint fusion - drainage/removal of…
Had my surgery this morning! So far, it's going well. I haven't felt any pain yet. Took toradol (for pain and inflammation). I am allowed to walk as tolerated. I'll keep you posted…
Got a second opinion, today, even when mri tells that there is bone oedema, a baxter nerve entrapment and an thick tendon.. Verdict Plantar Fasciitis... New insoles, PT and shockwave…
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…
Greetings! Two questions: 1. Occasional big toe joint pain, but doesn't fit any description of gout that I've found. Throughout any given day, multiple times a day, it will lock up…
Nerve healing? I am 8 weeks post op, pretty straightforward bunioectomy. I had a cast for two week non weight bearing, CAM boot for 4 weeks weight-bearing, then was supposed to be in…
6 weeks post op. Finally healing wel after some healing complications but still alot of swelling. Can move big toe alot better and finally got into a shoe (unfastened) i was due to go…
I am extremely frustrated at this moment. I believe the steroid injection has caused more damages. I had injection in June, then different issues started in October, worse in…
Thank you for adding me. Went to a podiatrist today and he wanted to remove the nail, which now after joining this group I am glad I didn't. I asked him what the redness was on my…
I'm at weeks 19, Tailor's Bunion, and very frustrated. September 22nd was the surgery. The bottom of the V cut hasn't healed, causing me pain all the time and by compensating I now…
Hi guys, Has anyone had a hardware removal and if so how did you find the recovery? I had a 1st met osteotomy done over summer but now the swelling has gone down I'm starting to get…