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I will be having bunion surgery soon as soon as I decide on a date. I am a runner but I am really saddened to know i will need to take time off. They will also do a plantar plate tear…
This surgery is literally slowly taking me out. On week 3 post surgery for: Cut and straightened the second toe Shortened/repositioned the second metatarsal Jessica George I will be…
Well I have been diagnosed with nueropathy Laurie Smith Darling I don't have pain but my issue is extremely cold toes, from morning to night. I have tried everything (electric socks…
It has been very hard for me to sleep even at 5 weeks the nerve in my foot has been really bothering me so my doctor prescribed me gabapentin… I’m not a really big pill taker never…
Hey Guys, For those that have had Minimal invasive surgery Need to ask if any one else has had this happen I am 9 weeks post op from bunion and bunionette (taylor's bunion) surgery in…
Thanks for adding me. Has anyone had private MIS in Dorset, in the UK? My GP has refused to refer me for surgery on the NHS (tight criteria & budgets he said). My bunion is quite…
I had minimally invasive surgery on my foot on 1/22. Pain has never been severe and I’ve kept on top of the medication. However, I see all these posts online about how easy and how…
Ok, so I started using lamisil, terbinafine (both creams) and Vicks about a week ago, (put it on night and morning) it made my big toenail totally fall off, why? It wasn’t lifting a…
GROUNDING is the best thing for long term healing plantar fasciitis and heel spurs. The main game is to strengthen your feet GROUNDING 👣 is the best thing for long term healing…
Sock marks on your ankles? Start with a foot massage ☝🏻 If your ankles and feet are constantly swollen like mine, try this foot massage to find relie Bon Jovi · It's My Life Bon Jovi…
Is there something someone can recommend for during the day at work? Im a school custodian and I am on my feet for 9 hours a day 5 days a week. Im already wearing night splints to bed…
I’m still so torn between getting lots of arch support with HOKA or going barefoot with something like HOBIBEAR! How will I know which way is best? * to look at my feet they aren’t…
Ultrasound?????? Question Not sure what I've got going on with my right foot. Had a CAT scan done and they say it's mild osteoarthritis but I think it's more than that. It's just my…
No one talks about being mentally prepared for this, physically prepared or the whole body exhaustion. I could have all of the necessary items post-op, but never could I have imagined…
I’m due to have surgery in a couple weeks and am starting to feel anxious about the recovery time. Please can you tell me how the recovery was? I’m having my big & second toe screwed…
K.Wires out on Tues the 11th I was so looking forward to washing this hoof after keeping it dry for 5 and a half wks.But today washed still swollen.Mon I have an exray and see…
Does lotrimin help paronychia? My big toe became red and painful. When I push the skin around it some blood comes from around my cuticle. I’ve had issues with this toe in the past but…
In pain since Feb I've given up now and accepted pain April Alcantara This may be TMI but perhaps it will help drive the point that PF is not just a foot problem. I brought this A3…
Has anyone found anything new that helps Jody Brill Has anyone gone to a chiropractor to treat their PF? I was talking to someone yesterday who said he saw a chiropractor for 4-5…
Has anyone tried Shockwave therapy and was it successful ? Phil Duffy Genuinely curious if anyone has ever actually cured their PF? Or is it just once you get it you’ll never get rid…
Did physical therapy help for anyone? I’ve heard mixed reviews. It’s my next option. Wendy Pertain Holman I put myself in PT several months ago because none of the night braces or…
First photos I took back back on 24th September. And today. Podiatrist is very happy with how things are looking and no plans to go back and see him unless I notice any changes or…
Hello everyone! I'm new to this group, but I'm so glad I'm not alone with this embarrassing condition. I FUCKING HATE TOENAIL FUNGUS!!! I've had it since high school (I'm 40 now). I…
I’m looking for advice and experiences from people who have had mild hallux valgus/bunions but significant pain. My hallux valgus isn’t very severe, but I’ve had pain for several…
Hey all. Just wanted to share something with you. The physical therapist has been taping my heel, which helped me considerably, but I ran into a problem. We’ve been taping for several…
I have severe midfoot pain on top of the foot. Please suggest... Julia Evans Those of you with high arches: any recommendations for walking shoes with proper arch support? I’m trying…
7 weeks post-op. Today I got my first pedicure! There is still bruising around the incision and my foot is a bit swollen. My incision site is sensitive, but I have been padding it so…
This message is for the person who feels like there’s pebbles or stones under the ball of their foot. Join the FB group in this picture. Metatarsalgia is a general medical term for…
🦶 Strong Feet = Better Balance & Better Movement Your feet carry your entire body throughout the day, but they’re often the most neglected part of ou Tapodaya Yoga Tapodaya Yoga…
Heading away in hols soon and really in need of a good comfortable pair of sandals\Flip-flops suffering with pain into my high arches and middle heel any ideas ?? Lainey Fitzgerald…