I’m so afraid to get surgery.
I’m so afraid to get surgery. Im going to need it but pain is something that makes me anxious to even think about. I have severe anxiety disorder and wonder if anyone here has it and…
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Surgery 7Am tomorrow!
Surgery 7Am tomorrow! Doctor said it would be 70 to 80% better which I am totally fine with. I didn’t want any pins or screws in my foot. I hear too many bad things about that.
Odysseus may have gone up against a Cyclops and other mythical creatures, but I'll bet he never faced the…
Odysseus may have gone up against a Cyclops and other mythical creatures, but I'll bet he never faced the challenges of post-op MIS bunion surgery! I'm sitting at around 14 days…
Goodbye surgical shoe…hello sneakers!
Goodbye surgical shoe…hello sneakers! 7 week post op . Released to return to walking for exercise and strength training no modifications . Have to wait the full 12 weeks to return to…
Hi y’all!! Today is exactly four weeks since my bilateral bunionectomies (scarf/akin maestro with distal soft…
Hi y’all!! Today is exactly four weeks since my bilateral bunionectomies (scarf/akin maestro with distal soft tissue release on both feet - not MIS). I have two screws and a staple in…
It will be three years in October since I had foot surgery on all my toes.
It will be three years in October since I had foot surgery on all my toes. If I can go back and just do a couple things I would, but I have come to accept the fact that this is what…
Good morning you all.
Good morning you all. I just wanted to provide an update. I had my 2nd in-person pt session very early this morning (7a-7:45a). We were 15 minutes late because my driver (hubs)…
Hi all, after a fractured 5th metatarsal in May 2025 I found that because of the pressure on my foot I had…
Hi all, after a fractured 5th metatarsal in May 2025 I found that because of the pressure on my foot I had terrible pain in my bunion. I’ve had bunions for many years but this…
Afternoon y’all. For those who may be interested. I started wearing these silicone socks last year (around…
Afternoon y’all. For those who may be interested. I started wearing these silicone socks last year (around October 2025) after l-foot bunion surgery. They work really great for…
Hi again everyone!
Hi again everyone! Question about your timeline experience. (Metatarsal osteotomy right foot) next post op visit is at 7.5 weeks. I am on the knee scooter until then. At 4.5 weeks…
Good news post. I am 6 years post double bunion surgery. I had a fusion on my right (arthritis) and akin/osteo…
Good news post. I am 6 years post double bunion surgery. I had a fusion on my right (arthritis) and akin/osteo on the left. My surgeon had me weight bearing from day 1. I was…
8 months post op now and my incisions are healing pretty well.
8 months post op now and my incisions are healing pretty well. Just got myself some sandals from Clark’s excited for the summer I recommend the b5 La Roche repairing
Taping, massage gun and walking.
Taping, massage gun and walking. Good morning All, Updating my journey with PF. After joining this group and reading through everything looking for some relief I’ve tried a range of…
Ok so went to orthopedics.
Ok so went to orthopedics. Confirmed Plantar fasciitis, peroneal tendinitis, posterior tibialis tendinitis. They stuck me into a boot. They want me to go to phyiscal therapy. But I…
I have been hurting a long time with this.
I have been hurting a long time with this. Today I went to a chiropractor and after a long talk and manipulation I was able to stand and walk on my barefoot. I haven’t done that in…
I’m finally pain free after a year and a half!
I’m finally pain free after a year and a half! Update to give information on what all I did. Keep in mind everyone is different and may have a different issue than I did. 1. Ice and…
after several years of suffering I went ahead with the cortisone shot and it seemed to give just enough for…
after several years of suffering I went ahead with the cortisone shot and it seemed to give just enough for the pf to heal itself. I had hoped to be done with this burden from hell…
After suffering for the 2nd time, this time my pain lasted for around 4 months….I am pleased to say, my pain…
After suffering for the 2nd time, this time my pain lasted for around 4 months….I am pleased to say, my pain has actually subsided. Dare I hope that it has disappeared!!! If it has, I…
I work on my feet all day with little pain, but when I get home and sit , and go to get up I can’t walk…
I work on my feet all day with little pain, but when I get home and sit , and go to get up I can’t walk horrible pain. Any ideas?
planning to go get birkenstocks for a summer sandal and for light walking as well on an upcoming trip.
planning to go get birkenstocks for a summer sandal and for light walking as well on an upcoming trip. which is suggested for a bunion? also how long until they get broken in? do i…
My dear hopalongers and bootyboot clampers.
My dear hopalongers and bootyboot clampers. Tis me again with an update. Unfortunately there is no super doooooper update !
I had my surgery on both feet Monday 6 days ago.
I had my surgery on both feet Monday 6 days ago. I've been elevating since and pain has been manageable. I noticed when i walk on them (with crutches) only to the toilet and back they…
I love the HOKA Clifton’s Just ordered HOKA TRANSPORT ANY ONE HAVE THESE?
I love the HOKA Clifton’s Just ordered HOKA TRANSPORT ANY ONE HAVE THESE?
Hi all! I just wanted to introduce myself and share a photo I took. I’m Stephanie. I’m 52. I’ve had bunions…
Hi all! I just wanted to introduce myself and share a photo I took. I’m Stephanie. I’m 52. I’ve had bunions since I was a teenager in high school. I put off the surgery as I was told…
I am getting an Austin Bunionectomy for toe one RIGHT FOOT.
I am getting an Austin Bunionectomy for toe one RIGHT FOOT. He asked about fixing the hammertoe for #4 and the bunionette on #5. My pain isn’t as great on the right side of my foot…
Foot question is it common for lots of older adults as we age for our little toes to curl when we point our…
Foot question is it common for lots of older adults as we age for our little toes to curl when we point our toes ( in a hammer position ) I
10 days post op and foot is quiet itchy...is it normal?
10 days post op and foot is quiet itchy...is it normal?
Hi. I’ve just had steroid injection in bottom of my foot and there is a creeping rash gone towards my ankle…
Hi. I’ve just had steroid injection in bottom of my foot and there is a creeping rash gone towards my ankle. Anyone else had this please?
Has anyone had the PRP treatment for Fasciosis?
Has anyone had the PRP treatment for Fasciosis? looking for feedback.
Well I finally had confirmed by my GP yesterday what I’d suspected for years - plantar fasciitis (as well as…
Well I finally had confirmed by my GP yesterday what I’d suspected for years - plantar fasciitis (as well as osteoarthritis in my knees which I already knew about lol) Has anyone had…