Community experiences
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Most people that post here are clearly in desperate need for help and have severe toenail fungus. They have clearly tried everything and are looking for a miracle cure, the truth is…
It's taken close to 2 years for my foot to heal from plantar fasciitis. Today I realised I'm growing a bony lump on the top of my foot. It's pressing against the top of my shoe…
Shoe recommendation: Hey everyone! 6 weeks post op and I finally got the ok to wear tennis shoes. I bought some new HOKAs and got them wide but my foot is still too swollen to fit. My…
People who've had scarf-akin osteotomy to their bunion, can you wear heels now?
Hey group members any suggestions on what I can do. My 3rd toenail on left foot is the worst. It's so thick and gunk is underneath the nail. My right big toe is completely hard and it…
Hi guys! I'm new to this group and don't have typical bunions. I believe I have tailor bunions because I have painful bones that stick out on the outside of my feet and my pinky toes…
I am having a Nanoplasty for my bunion and hammertoe correction on Friday. My doctor insists I will be weight bearing the day of surgery and will not need a knee scooter which is…
Good Morning! I will be having Lapiplasty procedure done on April 8th. (I know how some feel about this procedure, but my DR and I have agreed this is best for me.) My question, what…
Shockwave differences: Choose RSWT for acute or general plantar fasciitis cases. Choose FSWT for long-term chronic, recalcitrant, or calcific plantar fasciitis that requires deeper…
I've had severe toenail fungus for 18 years! I've tried everything. Finally this year, i feel like I'm seeing huge improvement. - castor oil, tea tree, tinactin cream and Jublia. Wow…
I have fought (and learned to live with) toenail fungus for 15 years. If it's easy enough to contract it at the gym or the pool, why haven't my husband or kids caught it? Is this the…
What do the ladies wear on their feet in the summertime? Besides fungus on several toes, I also have ugly bunions and a broken toe that has pushed the other toes out of place. So I…
Im a heavy-duty mechanic, on my feet pretty much all day. Any suggestions on insoles or sleeves to wear?
What are your thoughts? Haven't had surgery just yet as it's my last option. Went to physical therapy and therapist recommended the HOKA shoes and Bunion Relief & Toe Corrector. What…
Going to Japan in June - what sneakers for my bunion & hammertoe and what style? Lots of walking!
I have parted ways with this sucker! Enter Hoka trainer. Very comfy. I need to learn to walk again. PT here I come.
I have a bunion on one foot only. I love running what trainers do you recommend?
Hello! I'm trying to decide between surgical options or no surgery. I'm 57 years old and have lots of travel and other plans for being active. Problem: painful toes (15+ years) and…
Does anyone have recommendations for a slipper or recovery slide that has worked well with having a tailor's bunion? A thong type flip flop won't work for me due to a hammer toe I…
I'm 14 weeks post op bunionectomy, hammer toe. I'm still having difficulty walking without a walker or cane, but yesterday I walked much more than usual and today my foot is painful…
Surgery on rt foot for Tailor's bunion and hammer toe (4th) on Tuesday. Nervous but excited to FINALLY deal with this after a lifetime of pain that has gotten worse in recent years.
Friendly reminder from someone who learned the hard way. If you're scheduled for (or recovering from) minimally invasive bunion surgery, please don't rush the walking even if you feel…
I’m a healthy 70 yr. old facing Arthrex minimally invasive surgery. I live alone. Will I be able to manage on my own? How soon before I can walk my dog?
I have a surgeon who recommends, and does herself, minimally invasive bunion surgery, and tells me I have about a decade before it is too late. These have come on in the last year and…
Has anyone had the bunionplasty 360? It's a relatively new procedure, but from the pictures I've seen, it doesn't look as minimally invasive as doctor claims. Surgery in 3 weeks for…
This whole time I misunderstood and thought I was getting lapiplasty till I spoke with the doctors office and they told me the name of my procedure is Right minimally invasive hallux…
How long did it take you to finally seek treatment for toenail fungus?
Is castor oil any good for toenail fungus. Just rubbing it in overnight? Thanks.
I've battled with my toenail fungus for 20 years, trying various topical over the counter medications, curanail, scholl....they did not work. I tried soaking them in epsom salts…
Has anyone here ever dealt with toenail nail fungus? What treatment actually worked for you?