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Ever since having bunion surgery on both feet I've noticed my 2nd toe is always dry, busted open, UGLY i know. I've put cream on them and they still do this. Seems lik
Anyone else find themselves walking thru side of their foot rather then thru the toes cos its painful but now side of the foot hurts too i can get about and get stuff done if I walk…
Hi, I am scheduled to have a bunion correction operation on both feet and am undecided about whether to proceed or not. Iam not in any pain or discomfort so it would be purely…
I had my bunion surgery on 12th December 2024. My 2nd toe is still overlapping big toe. Saw my consultant who has offered 3 possible solutions. First solution - do nothing. Second…
In Dec 2024 I asked my dr for a referral to a bunion surgeon. In Feb 2025 I got an appt booked for July 2026. Hoping to get an earlier one and thinking a second opinion was a good…
I had to have 3 surgeries on one foot. My last one was in December. My foot is still sore and hurts when I wear tighter shoes such as boots, even rain boots. The doctor said there’s…
So I almost had my last foot surgery about a year ago. I’m still in pain when I walk and wear shoes. It maybe hurts as much or even more than it did before surgery. I almost regret…
Need a reliable helper ASAP near Polaris Pkwy. Must have your own ladder, be willing to work late, take initiative, and not need constant direction. Tasks include cleaning wall of…
Had cat scan this week 5. Months post op Larger bone to big toe still not fused! Appt Monday t0 discuss with doctor
Dearest hopalongers or clompyclompers. Well today it's.... 102 days since my op and I'm still in da bootyboot. Ah such joy it is ! Still waiting on my surgeon for my next followup.
Hello my fellow hopalongers! Well tomorrow is six weeks since surgery. I have to say this has been a journey for sure. I don't see my podiatrist until May 11th. If he knows what is…
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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…
Help! I have seen the podiatrist several time for some plugged sweat glands on one foot. He has debrided them and has prescribed a 40% to put on twice a day. Does not s
Doctor said this is arthritis. I wonder if there is another name for it. But, mostly I just want to know how to get rid of the pain. I'm a caregiver for my husband who has Lewy Body…
I have five chronic foot conditions so it's been really hard to find shoes that work. A highly rated podiatrist was no help. He just kept saying "I could help you if you had…
Hi guys. Looking for pain relief tips. Ive had this for years and having a really sore flare up. I walk for a living and work is becoming agony.
Had surgery on the left foot five years ago but has reverted back but no bunion this time! Right foot due to bunion forcing big toe to the right and under my toes. Due
I am 4 months post surgery and needing something other than Hokas to wear. Any suggestions on cute comfy sandals?
Any suggestions for what shoes to wear after getting the pins taken out?! I thought my altras would be a good idea as they are wide in the toe box- but wasn’t sure
Does anyone have a recommendation for a white sneaker that is relatively comfortable with bunions? The only shoes I seem able to wear are my Brooks Dyad with the softer wider toe box…
Can anyone recommend shoes and sneakers with a wide toe box. My Bunion has recently gotten bigger and I have trouble finding shoes now. My doctor said I don’t quite need the surgery…
I'm 7 weeks post op tomorrow and my surgeon said I'd be able to start wearing shoes at 8 weeks. I currently find that extremely hard to believe given how swollen I am. My right foot…
This is my first time posting. I had MIS surgery for bunion, left foot, had 2 neuromas and needed 2 toes fixed. I am basically doing okay as I am now 9 weeks post op. I am struggling…
Can anyone recommend any good post surgery work shoes? I am 5 weeks out and heeling well so moving early in to wide toe box sneakers but have to go to a conference and am looking for…
I think it’s about time that I had surgery, BUT I still have no bunion pain. The main issue is getting a feeling that my middle toes are jamming into the end of my shoe
How long after surgery did everyone take to go back to work? I have been putting off surgery because I don’t want the inconvenience of having to miss work. I work an office job but do…
So what takes away the heel pain. I see a lot of ppl say you need to stretch. I’ve been doing that for months and no relief. Hurts just the same. Can’t get into a podiatrist till…
How possible will it be to return to work after two weeks? I can work from home based at a desk. I am only allowed two weeks off sick before going onto ssp which won’t support me…
How long were you off work? *I am a teacher and had both bunions removed.* I had surgery on 4/29. My dr doesn't think I should go back because the last day of school would be six…