Community experiences
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Picked up these Hoka Ora Ones yesterday and oh man are these things comfy indoors. I tried on the oofos but I found these to be more comfortable especially with my flat feet. The…
I’ve had pf about 6 months, last 3 excruciating. Tried just about everything: orthopaedic shoes, insoles, ice, heat, compression socks etc. on my feet 6/7 hours a day. Last 2 months…
Has anyone tried these socks? https://forme.science/products/arch-booster-sock... Alyssa_Jane2467 I am new to having PF and I am soon to gey my first pair of orthotics and I am…
I haven’t the heart to file constantly away at my toenails. I go to a podiatrist for treatment. Boiling infected socks (and face towels, used to dry the feet after a shower) for ten…
Has anyone been recommended a toenail brace to help flatten the nail? I got a medical pedicure (for $210) and the lady said I should come back for a toenail brace to help flatten the…
Here’s the picture of what I’ve been using Jackie Schroader Good morning! I’ve visited this page more than once but first time posting. Sorry this is long and it’s been building up!…
I’m going to be having a good riddance bunion party when I’m 100% healed. I ordered paper plates with sandals on them and napkins . I also got a knife with a foot on it to cut the…
Throbbing tonight CreativeEagle2233 Please can someone who has been in this situation advise me. Seen surgeon x rays show bunion but arthritis quite bad in big toe. He advises fusion…
Came to say, GET THESE. So comfortable and both straps are adjustable. Edit to add, I was in a heel shoe, then a flat surgical shoe. Once I was cleared, I was told I could wear these…
Holy Moly !!! 3 weeks out and this pin is sticking out I don’t get it removed until the end of September . I have to keep it covered with thick bandaids so I don’t snag it on anything…
I had my surgery on Wednesday I’m not needed any pain killers ( did on Wednesday and Thursday am) Am fully weight bearing Using crutches sparingly Back to working from home ( only 4…
I’m having surgery tomorrow! Can I go upstairs after surgery? HappyOtter7017 4 weeks of having my feet wrapped and heels of my feet are cracked so bad and neglected lol. Any…
Both the Koprez sleeve and the Airplus sleeve leave this painful ridge at the bend where my ankle joins my leg. Any solutions please? Bren Loukes Home and well. 6 hours - in and out!…
5 Superfoods to Calm Plantar Fasciitis Naturally (Pt. 02) Struggling with heel pain every morning? 🦶 Human Body Human Body Human Body Human Body Facts · Follow Aug 13 Bren Loukes Day…
Has anyone else’s mental health taken a dip as a result of PF? My foot seems to be improving but I’m frightened of doing a lot of the things I enjoy in case it causes a flair up. Mega…
Annie Lennox was right, because if sweet dreams are made of this, and who am I to disagree? I'm sitting at around 5 1/2 weeks post-op... from MIS bunion surgery, and today was like a…
I’m having surgery tomorrow! Can I go upstairs after surgery? Ty Pie I'm about 6 weeks out from my MIS bunion surgery, and the aim of my posts is to try and be as honest as possible…
First Appointment to see Podiatrist Consultant .Ive had Pre Op Assessment done & im booked in for Operation on the 12th November! Its not as straight forward as I thought , instead of…
I had surgery yesterday and am in a heel walking shoe that I need to wear for 2 weeks until my check up. Only walking for 5 mins per hour for 2 weeks. I was told to buy Hoka trainers…
I’m 2 days post op and my foot is so itchy. I have a question what was the best way to shower I have a shower stool and a cap to go over my knee but is there anything else that can…
Hey at what point can you moisturise your foot and scar? I'm 17 days post op and my foots so dry and the scar is so tight but still scabbed so unsure. And would you wait a few more…
Ok so I had to postpone my surgery due to divorce and financially I can’t take time off right now. I’ve been running and going to the gym a lot and my bunion has never Nina Horsman…
Just a hello from my coming up to three months post surgery foot Had a bit of pain the last week but my spacers seem to relaxing my toes which I hope will help the ball of foot pain…
How long after MIS until … you were able to comfortably walk a mile or two? …drive all day? Tess Bates Just a hello from my coming up to three months post surgery foot Had a bit of…
Finally found something that helps. Toe yoga is a game changer for me Natasha Guthrie Does anyone do lifting in the gym and treadmill? What trainer do you wear x Tammy Trontoski My…
Did anyone else overdo it on the toe rises and now have an inflamed toe with bone now rubbing on bone and less cartilage as a result? Taping my big toe helps a bit as do anti…
Best shoes/sandels What have been the best shoes for you in helping relieve PF. I stand most of the day on a hard surface. I’ve been wearing Hoka sneakers for two years now. Annabelle…
Interesting! KCL.AC.UK King's awarded £2.7m to develop device that kills nail fungal infections | King's College London Toenail Fungus Management What's one thing you're grateful for…
What's one thing you're grateful for right now? Anonymous member I haven’t the heart to file constantly away at my toenails. I go to a podiatrist for treatment. Boiling infected socks…
How do you think you first got toenail fungus? Ellen Laiho Boelens I had my third treatment last Tuesday with a podiatrist who is not affiliated with my health insurance provider…