Tomorrow makes 3 months post op.
Tomorrow makes 3 months post op. Next appt is in 8 days. I'm STILL in a walking boot with an ace bandage. What we think is CRPS sucks. Pic is of my foot once I get out of the shower…
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Last Wednesday I had my MIS surgery, the first two nights were very painful but by my follow up 7 days later I…
Last Wednesday I had my MIS surgery, the first two nights were very painful but by my follow up 7 days later I was feeling pretty good. (Still icing and elevating a lot)…
Not gonna lie, this pain has been some of the hardest I've ever had to deal with.
Not gonna lie, this pain has been some of the hardest I've ever had to deal with. I go for my dressing change today and am excited but also nervous to find out if it's healing the way…
Just Got surgery last Monday the 18th pain was very manageable with meds.
Just Got surgery last Monday the 18th pain was very manageable with meds. I took oxy for 3-4 days then just used Motrin and nerve blocker. I take Calcium K2 and D3 daily they all work…
Update: results from biopsy came back as a benign scar!
Update: results from biopsy came back as a benign scar!
Hello. My name is Michelle and I am in Oz. 4 weeks post op from 2 surgeries at once
Hello. My name is Michelle and I am in Oz. 4 weeks post op from 2 surgeries at once
AI's Answer To Supplementation After Foot Surgery.
AI's Answer To Supplementation After Foot Surgery. This is NOT medical advice! I asked AI what supplements would be helpful after foot surgery when bone fusion and harvesting were…
Ive had complex foot surgery on 11th March and now having problems with my healed wound.
Ive had complex foot surgery on 11th March and now having problems with my healed wound. My gp has given me antibiotics. Any advice..
3 weeks post op this week.
3 weeks post op this week. Wounds healing nicely and pain so much better. I'm celebrating as I got into these today! Surgeon said I could try, these are extra wide fit, but in my own…
I am incredibly frustrated and depressed about my feet.
I am incredibly frustrated and depressed about my feet. I feel like no one even knows what's wrong with them. Going on 7 years battling pain in the Tops of my feet. Resting them only…
Having osteomy in two toes done Thursday after having an akin bunionectomy on December 18th.
Having osteomy in two toes done Thursday after having an akin bunionectomy on December 18th. Wish me luck as this time im non weight bearing. Momma with toddlers how did you do it?…
For non-weight bearing, how did you navigate getting from the shower to a place where you could get your boot…
For non-weight bearing, how did you navigate getting from the shower to a place where you could get your boot back on? Did you do it all from the shower? I can only minimally heel…
How do you take a shower when 50% weight bearing BUT allowed to get foot wet?
How do you take a shower when 50% weight bearing BUT allowed to get foot wet?
So I've been in pt for a while.
So I've been in pt for a while. I have two appointments for next week that were made on a let's see how I feel after my surgery today. I'm weight bearing and can walk but am in an ace…
Just got home from chevron akin bunion correction and 2nd metatarsal osteotomy.
Just got home from chevron akin bunion correction and 2nd metatarsal osteotomy. Nerve block so no pain yet. I was in pain before the surgery, just walking was near impossible so…
what day was your worst pain?
what day was your worst pain? Had surgery yesterday morning and today the nerve block wore off, OW! I am taking vicodin. When did your pain start to get better?
I'm so happy. Went to podiatrist today and he took X-ray of my feet. Great circulation, no issues. Will take…
I'm so happy. Went to podiatrist today and he took X-ray of my feet. Great circulation, no issues. Will take alpha lipoic acid tablets to help with nerve pain and come back in 2…
If you have permanent nerve damage as a result of foot surgery, is that a reflection on the surgeon's skill?
If you have permanent nerve damage as a result of foot surgery, is that a reflection on the surgeon's skill? (I assume it's permanent after 6 months. 3 toes still numb. ). Trying to…
Hi guys! I'm really struggling with this I know it doesn't seem too bad but I'm in A LOT of pain. I walk for a…
Hi guys! I'm really struggling with this I know it doesn't seem too bad but I'm in A LOT of pain. I walk for a living. Both feet are bad. But this one flares up a lot. It seems to…
Anyone dealt with tailors bunion.?
Anyone dealt with tailors bunion.? I can feel the bone just a little down from my little toe & my little toe hurts on the side .. any at home relief ?
Ladies what shoes do you wear?
Ladies what shoes do you wear? I'm going on a cruise and am dreading it because I don't know what shoes to wear. My toenails are awful and to make matters worse I took off half of the…
They quoted me 1500 for laser.
They quoted me 1500 for laser. does it even work, I have skin issues and circulation as well as fungus. Might just remove all my toenails. I can't take oral as I have liver disease…
Has anyone tried walking barefoot on grass or sand everyday for a little bit?
Has anyone tried walking barefoot on grass or sand everyday for a little bit? It has helped me.
Hi everyone, I need your feedback.
Hi everyone, I need your feedback. My job position is Instructional Teacher, and I stand and walk a lot for 8 hours, Monday through Friday. I'm trying to decide if it's a good idea…
3 years battling this.
3 years battling this. I've tried: Vinegar soaks, Vicks, Online Orivelle pens, tea tree oil, and nothing has worked. Considering oral medication now.
Big toe nerve pain?
Big toe nerve pain? I have a small bunion on my left foot which causes me a lot of foot pain. I went and saw a podiatrist when the outer edge of my big toe became numb and my pain got…
Has anyone else tried barefoot shoes to get happier feet?
Has anyone else tried barefoot shoes to get happier feet? I'm about 2 months in and I have never been happier. No pain except when I try to put traditional wide wide shoes back on my…
Boric acid works! Try it.
Boric acid works! Try it.
Has anyone had dry needling and a steroid injection together and have you suffered from a freezing cold foot…
Has anyone had dry needling and a steroid injection together and have you suffered from a freezing cold foot 4/5 days after? Is this normal or anyone got any advice or experienced this?
After 3 years of being in agony almost everyday, I finally had the surgery on my right foot (left is next time).
After 3 years of being in agony almost everyday, I finally had the surgery on my right foot (left is next time). I walked out of the hospital like nothing happened, is this normal? B4…