Community experiences
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Hi. I’m new to the group. I’m 34yo. I just had a flat foot reconstruction with a tendon transfer on 11/21/2025. Tonight is 12/01/2025 and about 80-85% if not more of my foot is still…
We are having a real problem finding cleaners. We are paying decent for our area and they can't seem to get it right. We have been through 3 different ones. One does well but she…
Those of you with hypermobile feet, pretty severe bunins as well as flat feet Help -which procedure did you go with?? I have seen two different Dr's. Both with great reviews..
I was going through my photo album seeing how far I’ve come. I remember having bunions since I was a small child. Never once saw my feet straight. Always felt self cons
Has anyone made things worse with shock therapy? Both feet were equally painful since last July. On Dec. 29, I underwent shockwave therapy on the left foot and that foot instantly…
Mine is definitely from tight calfs I had PF in my right foot, I was on a scooter and in a boot. I started to sleep in a night splint this was a life changer and also I had physio on…
I’m not sure if I have PF, in addition to osteoarthritis, RA and fibromyalgia as well as a possible stress fracture. But, I’ve noticed that I get these divots/indents at the base of…
Got results from MRI. Yes, to PF…. But I think that’s the least of my concerns! I have two more things going on. Something called tarsal co-ollition of sub tailor joint. Apparently I…
Ugh-- Metatarsal pain is back 6 months after plantar fasciitis surgery. Hurts to walk, at the point where my food rotates over the toes Surgery in Dec, pain in March 6 weeks. Then…
I'm new to this group. Just would like some advice for PF. It started in my right foot then progressed to my left one too. Then sciatica all down my left leg. I have had it approx 0ne…
Right guys, here are some of the things I've learned that have really helped me with plantar fasciitis and Achilles issues.
I have had plantar fascilitis in both feet for about 5 years. I have have worked in retail all that time ,but think that running brought it on for me. 3 years ago I tore the ligaments…
My hardware removal surgery before and now at 6 weeks post-op! It’s healing very nicely! I can wear my favorite boots again now that the protruding screw head is gone. I’m glad the…
Wondering if anyone has gone back for hardware removal after several years? I had my original surgery 3 years ago (Lapidus) and have three titanium screws. I have always been able to…
Big toe still stiff—did hardware removal fix yours? Hi everyone, I had bunion surgery in October. Healed well—no pain—glad I did it but my big toe is still stiff and won’t flex on its…
Hello! I am 9+ months post lapidus revision and 10 weeks post hardware removal. When does it become comfortable walking barefoot? I still feel a pebble like sensation under my big toe…
Update! Adeline had her hardware removed on Wednesday. By far this was so much easier than the bunion surgery in November. Stressful the first couple of days but we have not had pain…
Hardware removal Tell me about your experience w hardware removal. Where was it removed from? how long after surgery? what was the process like? was it worth it?
So excited with my results! I just had a follow up appointment with my doctor. This is 8 weeks post-surgery and although the soft tissue is still swollen, it reflects a reduction in…
Good morning.... Just a quick question. Has anyone had minimal invasive surgery through the NHS? I had a bilateral scarf and akin osteonemy 8 days ago and have seen the recovery rate…
8 months post-op and all of a sudden my foot is hurting bad where the screws were put in. Is this normal or anyone else experience this all of a sudden pain? You can kind of see it…
Stitches came out today! I’m clear to wear shoes. Hard bottom only. See comments. Karlin K. Gray One week follow up was today! I’m so thankful the minimally invasive procedure was…
7 months post lapiplasty Still in pain Saw doctor today and recommended removing plate and repairing 2nd toe because turning onto big toe You can imagine how I feel after all this…
Hi I am new here, I have severe genetic bunions on both my feet which has deformed my feet causing a lot of pain and affecting my balance. I also have trauma induced osteoarthritis in…
Been accepted for scarf and akin surgery and bunionette correction through the horder clinic (nhs) Just need to wait for a date now. Excited but also feeling a little apprehensive and…
I 100% regret bunion surgery. I even had to have a revision surgery which I think made things worse. Now I have a screw sticking out and it rubs on my sneakers when I try to work out…
I’m about 15 months post op. Bunion has come back, but it doesn’t hurt. I now have neuropathy, I think on the same foot. Does it go away? Anyone else?
Dear everyone, I am reaching out because I’m really devastated and would welcome any advice. On Friday, I had a bunionectomy on the NHS. It was supposed to include surgery on the two…
I just had a visit from a Wound Care nurse and I'm appreciative of her honesty, but feeling quite discouraged and hopeless. I've included an image of my foot in the comments as I…
Is there anyone in this group with Hereditary Neuropathy with Pressure Palsies (HNPP) who's had a bunionectomy and/or has a rec in the DC area for a surgeon familiar…