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I have had my bunion for so long and now it's so painful.

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I have had my bunion for so long and now it's so painful. I am doing exercises. I bought this thing. I can use it for a while then my foot hurts. Would spacer help with pain? Any suggestions what i can buy. Thank you for any help.

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Community comment#1

They don't work don't waste your time or money Surgery is the only way sadly

Community comment#2

... I can only support what everyone else has said. I had bunions for over 20 years...no pain. Last few years things moved from mild discomfort to pain...during that time I tried all the gadgets and exercises. I'm about 3 months post op MIS bunion surgery on my right foot... Best decision I've made. Bunions are a structural issue, surgery will help you walk pain free.

Community comment#3

Mine look like yours and I used to be in pain all the time until I found the right sneaker. I do not have pain if I’m wearing the right shoes.

Community comment#4

Karen , the only thing that works is surgery. Believe me I tried all of them. When I asked my surgeon about these appliances, he said that did I think that people would really endure an operation if an over the counter device would work. These things can’t take away the bony lump that is a bunion . The operation is worth it Karen - I had mine done years ago and I really appreciate having straight feet and being able to wear nice shoes .

Community comment#5

I have spent so much money over the years, trying to find an answer without doing surgery. And I’m really afraid that I only made it worse. I had corns developed because of the toes rubbing together and putting anything with Velcro between my toes was extremely painful had surgery today. I was at a point where I could only do my normal routine for maybe a quarter of the day and then I will stay on the rest of the day thanks to the corns. They were actually more painful than the bunion. Hopefully, the surgery will work. I am going to follow all instructions to the letter and hope to remain pain-free. I haven’t been pain-free in about eight years so far the block is working great.

Community comment#6

Hi I tried everything unfortunately, I had surgery on mine in the end . so much better now I can wear shoes without pain and walk more to .

Community comment#7

Yep surgery is the only way. All these spacers and equipment are junk I have tried them all and now my second toe is turning so it won’t be long before I have to address it. Those splints hurt the toe alway went back and then I got toe cramps curling over on each other

Community comment#8

Get the surgery

Community comment#9

Bravo x

Community comment#10

Nothing fixes none but surgery unfortunately. The spacers can only help with less pain only a little bit

thank you. I was really wondering about it. Do you know how long recovery is. The right foot is the worst but I do not have anyone to drive me after surgery so cannot do it till I find someone to help.

Every Operation is different Everyone's recovery is different Your surgeon and Doctor will be the ones to talk to . Pay private for a driver . Cleaner home help. Life goes on and recovery is quicker with help

How long before you can drive after the surgery? I am wanting to go see a surgeon now. Anyone had surgery in Ontario? Toronto would be best. My doctors likes me to research doctors and get referred to the ones I find.

what kind of shoes? I have ordered so many from Amazon and needed to send back. It hurts on the top and side. I just ordered one for diabetes. Hoping this will work.

Community comment#18

Your bunions are so tiny!

Community comment#19

Unfortunately only surgery is effective and can help ...

Community comment#20

Yes you right

Community comment#21

These do not work

small bunion size does not mean there is no pain. Mine were similar size and I was in CONSTANT level 6+ pain 24/7

the anesthesiologist, put a block in my leg did I block in my leg which caused it to be numb now it has worn off and my bunion surgery Hammer surgery. All that mess is really hurting 

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