Community experiences
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10 weeks post op and my big toe is still curving and going behind my 2nd toe. I've been wearing a spacer since around week 3 and taping for the last 4 weeks...still nothing. Thoughts?…
Hey all, I had a chevron done in Sept of 25' for a minor bunion that was causing me a lot of pain at the time. For all intent and purposes the surgery was successful. I had xrays…
Super happy with the surgery results (6 weeks post surgery) but the swelling is the worst Even on my heel it feels like I am walking on a water balloon Any tips other than ice, and…
I have a build up of firm tissue on the bottom of my foot (knot) that used to hurt and I would spend time massaging or scraping, sometimes it bothers me, sometimes not. Lately my PF…
Is there anyone in this group that custom orthotics honestly did help them ? Shared post Audray Plourde Hi everyone! I've been having pain to my left plantar facitis for nearly 2…
I am 2 days post-op. Searching 4 a good pair of composite toe shoe 4 when I do go back 2 work. They do need to be composite toes. Shared post Debbie Williams Has anyone found a good…
Have any of you tried zero drop or barefoot shoes to get relief? Shared post Cathy Moulton Dawson Looking for help from ppl with VERY high arches. I’m trying a lot of stuff. Things…
Kia ora koutou from NZ! I’ve been looking at these Oofos shoes (currently wear Asics), and am wondering which trainers people would recommend for daily walking my dog? I don’t really…
Which Altras are the best to use? Shared post Jeanne Clapsaddle-Janssen I've order, at least, 50 pairs of shoes from Amazon, wear them for a couple of days, then send them…
I’ve been signed up for this online app. Johnathan does for five weeks now, and I think I’m making some progress. It’s all about stretching and strengthening; the app helps hold you…
I saw their ad online and decided to give it a try! I used it for about a week for 3 mins a day! I already see the result and my 50% of my pain is gone! Highly recommend, it is more…
Read This… Your feet have 26 bones in your foot, 19 Intrinsic muscles and approx 20 extrinsic muscles and tendons. Your feet have muscles Shared post Estelle Jacobsen I am doing…
Firstly, I just need to note that I didn't have any issues with my plantar fascia prior to a traumatic partial rupture from an ankle roll in I had at the start of the year. I've had…
i walked without post op boots minimally after getting sutures out, not realizing I shouldn't. am i ok? they were wrapped and I have been diligently icing and elevating...I'm talking…
I walked on my foot too much after bunionectomy and the pin poked through the bottom of my foot. Developed wound infection. Hospitalized for I&D surgery and 5 days for IV antibiotics…
After the first few days of the most excruciating pain, I’m pain free! Stitch s removed today, dressing on and although the swelling hadn’t subsided, I couldn’t be happier. Still…
After your surgery when did you start sleeping without elevating your foot No photo description available. Shared post Natasha Johnson I am now 9wks post-op. Well y’all, I returned to…
Looking for insole recommendations for plantar fasciitis. I’ve had plantar fasciitis in my left foot for nearly 2 months now and also have quite severe heel pain. I’ve tried all sorts…
My plantar fasciitis foot is beginning to give out on me at the outside. Any one else have this happen to them? What do I do? Shared post Rebecca Hatfield-Haines Just invested in a…
I’ve had this for about 2 years now I’ve tried the ice bottle, stretches and I’ve had shockwaves therapy it’s about 70% gone, the doctor suggested a steroid injection? Is it worth it…
1 week out from surgery, open fasciectomy and tarsal tunnel release, I got to see my foot for the first time. Doc says I'm healing well. Stitches in for one more week. I was actually…
So I have found the most relief from wearing cork sandals in my off time from work. I was wondering what the best, somewhat budget option for cork insoles anyone has found? I’ve…
My 11 year old daughter has PF that her doctors have referred to as “the worst case in a child they have seen”. She has done PT, arch supports, etc. they won’t do any interventions…
Round 2. About a month from my first surgery. So my dr put 2 screws in a month ago but it failed so today he put a plate in. Hopefully this will resolve my bunion Has anyone had to…
Question,has anyone changed their job after having their operations? I'm a cleaner in a school, working 2 half hours a day 5 days a week. Shared post Julie Stilwell Hi. Has anyone…
Hi all, I hope you’re doing well. I had surgery on 12/08 and I’m now at home recovering, but I’m extremely annoyed by the itching. It’s so bad that it wakes me up during the night and…
About to have surgery to correct my tailors bunion tomorrow morning My pinky toe sits under the toe next to it and causes it to bleed after the day is done Doctor is performing a…
I got my 1st steroid shot in my foot, what can I expect? Any dos or don'ts? Kelly Coe Hi, I’ve been having crazy pain in both my feet it’s been going on for years, I figured it’s…
I’ve used these pebble slides for just 5 minutes a day, and my feet already feel less sore and tired! They massage your feet, improve circulation, and support better balance. Highly…
They have this machine in my gym. I use it on calfs, to try and loosen the tightness which is apparently causing my heel pain. Amanda Shade I had plantar fasciitis for at least three…