Community experiences
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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…
I’m having bunion surgery and two bone spurs removed next week, do I need a walker? Recommendations would be great there are so many options TIA
I’m going on a cruise soon and both feet are a mess. Trying to find comfy sandals to wear while on the ship. Any suggestions? I see Birkenstocks suggested often but I have really…
I’ve had plantar fasciitis in both feet for about 9 months. I lost all hope at one point. I’ve tried everything from sleeves, tape, shoes, rollers etc. I’m on my feet all day everyday…
Can anyone recommend slippers to wear, as I work from home and need something comfy to wear -not flip flops or sandal type as I'm likely to trip over my mini dachsund as shes always…
Went to my heel hurting now that went away now my arches hurt and I’m having a hard time using insoles they flare up my feet any advice group? I’m desperate for relief
General suggestion: could people specify whether they have flat feet or high arches, etc., and give more specific info with suggestions, especially about shoes and insoles. I have…
The Good Feet Store....Follow up from my last post. Went in today for my adjustment. I know they are full of $hit. I know their sales tactics are extreme. But I did like the science…
I could use some advice, I started getting pain in my heel about 2 months ago. It got so bad I ended up seeing a doctor and he said I have plantar fasciitis in my heel and the bottom…
Photo taken about a week post op. I am now six weeks post op, foot is red,swollen and much hotter to the touch from non op foot. Skin has peeled off entire toe half of foot top and…
I could not use a regular walker. At 5 feet and 105 lb, I needed something light and less wide. Found this on Amazon
I live in the UK. Four weeks post op, bunion, straighten little toe and reduced spur in the middle of foot. Will need a good pair of shoes? Recommendation please.
Just an update! Good morning y’all. I had r-foot traditional bunion surgery, including a bone graft, on June 24th of this year. The procedure was Scarf/Reese and I have permanent…
2nd September - LEFT - 2nd 3rd 4th distal metatarsal minimally - invasive osteotomy (DMMO) + percutaneous tendoachilles lengthening. I'm not doing too bad at moment I am getting quite…
My right foot was essentially mangled during my bunion surgery in 2021. Corrective surgery in 2022, but foot is destroyed. One of my issues is the big toe sitting right on top of…
UK folks - I've been advised by my podiatrist never to walk in wellies. I’m going on a boat in a couple of weeks' time and will need to wear them to keep my feet dry, rather than…
I had some tenderness on the ball of my left foot so I thought it was a muscle pull but then after a few days I was starting to think that maybe I had stepped on something even though…
Thank you for letting me in the group. I had a plantar fasciatomy on Oct 7th 2025 and developed numbness and pain at 2 weeks postop. It has been 11 months and NOTHING has been done to…
So, I am not five months out. So glad I did this! I have been wearing TOPO tennis shoes and love them. Here is the deal, I dress up a bit for some classes I attend and wear Klogs…
Good morning. I have an involuted toe nail on my big toe and the nail has lifted on one side. Wearing any kind of shoe causes pain. The podiatrist said I should have the nail removed…
I had trauma/injury to my right side of my right foot tripping badly in mid May, about 12 weeks ago. I still have pain on the right side of my right foot and a lot of swelling all…
Can everyone who has has surgery on your plantar fascia tell me if it has not worked and why. I need to know why. And what type of surgery did you have Thank you
Just want to ask a question my heel hurts but also my whole foot the balls of my feet to my toes and up around ankles hurts too. It's like a burning almost like neuropathy stinging…
I found the way to beat plantar fascitis pain. Break a toe on the same foot. Realistically do not do this but my poor foot cannot catch a break
Hi I’m new to this group soo far it’s been helpful as what not to do and what to try I’ve been suffering with pf for only bout 2 months I’ve had on going feet pain and swelling for…
Hello. I know there are lots of posts with people talking about the best insoles that they have tried and/or love. My question is a bit more specific and i cannot find a post with my…
Question for those of you who say you’d never do this surgery again because recovery was much harder than expected… What was the alternative for you? I’m struggling with the “pay now…
Scheduled for surgery on the 13th of July. I’m a bit nervous about being awake during surgery. I’ll be having a nerve block and something to calm my anxiety. How have you gotten…
Heyy im out and headed home after Wendy's run. I had an hour and 1/2 drive home.
My surgery is next Friday and I’m super anxious. Welcoming all the tips and advice you all have!!!