Community experiences
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I’ve read so much about how going more barefoot and less support can help heal plantar fasciitis. I have been wearing the altras and got birkenstocks . Now my foot is worse than ever…
My feet were pretty much pain free for few days . I go on 45 minute walk today & tonight my feet paining bad . Had use heat pad , ice pack now tylenol. Ugh can’t stand this . I miss…
When do the scars stop feeling sore? I’m trying to massage them as suggested by the consultant, but they are still tender to touch and I can almost feel where the screw head is. I’m…
Did icing your toes or whole foot help after surgery? How did you do it? Did anyone use an ice machine? Sara Blames Hey you all these knots on my feet and crooked toes along with…
1 week post op! (Bunion removal & screws in toes) How long did you keep your foot elevated? I’ve still got it elevated most of the day! Still taking Tylenol Sarah HB Edited to remove…
Show of hands, would you do it again? I have surgery scheduled for 9/03. I struggled with pain for 6 months this year, however, since June, no pain. I’m really second guessing if I…
Chronic foot pain that just won’t go away? 👀⚠️ A lot of people are told it’s plantar fasciitis, arthritis, or just tight calves… so they stretch, str Restore Soft Tissue & Restore…
Can anyone relate? I’ve had plantar fasciitis for two years. I’ve lost some weight and the pain has reduced, however I now have chronic pain down the outside of my leg, across the top…
One week Post Op Appointment from Open Fasciotomy Surgery - healing well! I stayed in bed all week and only up for bathroom. Scooter is much easier than crutches. Will be non weight…
Looking for help from ppl with VERY high arches. I’m trying a lot of stuff. Things that work for those of you with moderate arches do not work for us or at least not for me. Trying to…
Just had bi-lateral MRIs done on my feet. What are the possibilities they will find? Will they see my Morton's Neuroma? What about Baxters nerve entrapment? Cas Marie I have had foot…
I feel like my custom orthotics are making the pain worse. Is that possible? Lisa Crook I have mortens neuroma alongside PF in both feet , I know I should be splaying my toes etc to…
These are my very exhausted orthotics. They have lost their supportive ability. I am waiting to have news ones made. In the meantime I’m developing plantar fasciitis, post tib tendon…
Looking for some advice from other sports parents! I have a very athletic 12-year-old son who was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis about two years ago. We’ve done all the things……
HAS ANYONE GOTTEN A FULL OR ALMOST FULL REFUND? IF SO HOW? GOOD FEET STORE....I have struggled with plantar fasciitis my whole life. Just dropped 2k on their 3 step system. Did I just…
Ok, so I just got these yesterday morning so I can’t speak to anything long term but these compression sleeves have been amazing so far. I have plantar fasciitis in both feet and I…
I got PF mid July 2026 from walking too much. I was doing the Garmin challenge to get 365 mi for the year, but at about 180 miles my left foot couldn't take it. The Run Walk Run…
Hey is there anything I can get to put in shoes that don't have arch support to stop the facisitis from tearing again would like to wear some sandals but are flat thanks Gabby Palermo…
So 15 weeks post op right foot.... Back in trainers and saw consultant today who is happy with progress. Took x-ray of left foot to assess for surgery... my big toe is arthritic. But…
I had bunion surgery on March 25th. I developed a blister on top of my foot close to my toes N so far the wound has not healed. My foot gets very swollen by d end of d day. Any…
I have a specific inquiry. I had the minimally invasive bunion surgery Feb 26, 2026 on my right foot. Prior to that I wore Dr Martens unless it was warm enough for sandals, then it…
This is my foot two weeks after the op. Quite pleased with it. I’m taking it steadily, still elevating a lot but finding it liberating that when I walk I do it fully on both feet…
Had surgery a week ago, finding it so frustrating not being able to do anything and think me and the hubby are on the verge of throttling each other Diana Montague Hi - glad to have…
Just when my big toe is starting to look good I start getting these brownish yuckiness on the next few toes. Frustrating! Olive Cooper Okay, so who has actually beat this? Anyone?…
Could this be fungus? I had a neurectomy is January and lost feeling in this toe. Since then it’s always dry and under the nails looks possibly lifted. Barbara Jahn We just saw my…
Good evening, i just joined and have been suffering from PF for years. Ive done all the things minus surgery so far. Has anyone used this cream? i saw a dr recommend? Looking into…
Give me all the details on tenex please After a year of PT, boot, crutches, 6 weeks off work (I'm a teacher), another round of PT, two separate rounds of shockwave sessions…
Edited to remove me saying I had x-rays as I've not had any since before my op Hi all. I had MIS, no hardware, NHS UK back in July. I've hit 4 weeks now and it's going well. I've had…
I’m on day 3 post surgery. exostectomy, 2 inch incision. I was told by the doctor that recovery is way faster and should be lightly walking right after surgery…. Umm yeah no. The pain…
I think I can kinda relate to what Ariel was going through, because since my MIS bunion surgery, about 8 weeks ago, I have yearned to be a part of the human world again so I could…