Update: haven’t been on in a while.
Update: haven’t been on in a while. It’s been four years since my bunion surgery that foot still reacts somehow I still have discoloration more discoloration than my ot
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Anyone with neuropathy in their foot been prescribed EB-N6 from a company called EBM Medical?
Anyone with neuropathy in their foot been prescribed EB-N6 from a company called EBM Medical? Does it work?
Did anyone develop neuropathy years after surgery?
Did anyone develop neuropathy years after surgery?
I’ve had bunions for probably 40+ years and they never have bothered me until last summer when my left one…
I’ve had bunions for probably 40+ years and they never have bothered me until last summer when my left one decided it needed attention. Doctor classified it as a severe bunion. On…
Hello! A few years ago I dropped a suitcase on my big toe and it hasn't grown in the same ever since (notice…
Hello! A few years ago I dropped a suitcase on my big toe and it hasn't grown in the same ever since (notice the little piece in the corner that falls off for fun). Since then I've…
I just want to share what worked for me The first picture is from last August.
I just want to share what worked for me The first picture is from last August. I’ve been dealing with this for 5 years at least. Dr said it’s not fungus , it’s just trauma I did every…
Very excited to share this with everyone!
Very excited to share this with everyone! I had been using a topical that had a brush applicator attached inside the cap. Fortunately, I saved the empty bottle. I filled it with tea…
Grapefruit Seed Extract.
Grapefruit Seed Extract. Anti fungal and anti bacterial properties. That’s what’s working for me. I filed and clipped my nail almost all the way off. And I put on drop on it twice a…
Hi! I’m new here. My bunions are just now starting to hurt pretty bad. Has anyone used kinesiology tape? Does…
Hi! I’m new here. My bunions are just now starting to hurt pretty bad. Has anyone used kinesiology tape? Does anyone use toe spacers? Thank you! any advice would be greatly…
Hi! I had a bunionectomy in June 2023. She did not shorten my second toe which resulted in incredibly painful…
Hi! I had a bunionectomy in June 2023. She did not shorten my second toe which resulted in incredibly painful metatarsalgia. 2 years later and I’m still limping from it. It took a…
Hi all - I have the chevron done twice on my right foot.
Hi all - I have the chevron done twice on my right foot. My left foot needs a bunion correction, a neuroma killed, and I might need another met head replaced. I have EDS. I have done…
Just had my 7 day check up and I feel a little upset after seeing the scars.
Just had my 7 day check up and I feel a little upset after seeing the scars. One area is not healing as they would like so off back next week for another dressing change and another…
Hi all. Just wondering if this is something to be concerned about. I had bunion removed and a Morton’s neuroma…
Hi all. Just wondering if this is something to be concerned about. I had bunion removed and a Morton’s neuroma 8th May this year. I have had on going pain and swelling ever since…
These are two images taken during my surgery on 12/1/2025.
These are two images taken during my surgery on 12/1/2025. I’m shocked at how little pain I have. My foot looks like it should hurt. Two years ago, I had a neuroma removed from the…
I had my bunion, hammertoe and neuroma surgery today.
I had my bunion, hammertoe and neuroma surgery today. So far, the only time my foot hurt was right after I woke up from the anesthesia. I did not have a nerve block, so maybe this…
Today, I had my one week post-op visit.
Today, I had my one week post-op visit. My surgeon was pleased with my progress. I had bunion (osteotomy and arthrodesis), hammertoe correction, and neuroma removal surgery. He did…
Best time of year?
Best time of year? I recently had my left foot done because the pain was starting to impact my daily life. The recovery is going ok, I’ve got a bit of my energy back and I’m starting…
Hi all, happy Sunday/Father’s Day.
Hi all, happy Sunday/Father’s Day. I had bilateral scarf/akin osteotomies with maestro/DSTR here in the UK last Monday, 15 June, so it’ll be a week tomorrow (thankfully it’s gone by…
UPDATE I did buy a pair just yesterday, Ordered Half size bigger and wide.
UPDATE I did buy a pair just yesterday, Ordered Half size bigger and wide. When delivered they were big! I went back and fit into regular size. These are my first hokas so can’t…
I had the pin taken out of my toe this morning.
I had the pin taken out of my toe this morning. It was buried, and bent (I had a fall), and so a BIT painful. But it’s done. Anesthesia should wear off soon. Can I post the video…
I am coming up on my 3 month post surgery.
I am coming up on my 3 month post surgery. I am a machinist and required to wear composite toe safety shoes and they are causing me a TON of pain! Right under where the ball of big…
Officially 4 weeks PO today.
Officially 4 weeks PO today. I've been able to wear sandals comfortably but today I am finally able to wear tennis shoes comfortably as well. These are ASICS. Minimally Invasive…
I have started doing Lymphatic drainage exercises in the morning after waking up , followed by 15 mins of free…
I have started doing Lymphatic drainage exercises in the morning after waking up , followed by 15 mins of free hand. My pain has reduced by 90%. I have stopped using custom insoles. I…
Barefoot walking triggered my weak feet causing PF.
Barefoot walking triggered my weak feet causing PF. It is NOT the cause. Eventually once I strengthen back by feet barefoot walking will be the cure! I am now in the process of…
The podiatrist said I had really flat feet.
The podiatrist said I had really flat feet. She prescribed me Brooks with hard inserts. I wore them for two months and developed gait on top of pf. I just broke out my old flat flip…
I wanted to share this with y’all because it was a very eye-opening watch.
I wanted to share this with y’all because it was a very eye-opening watch. I’ve started to walk barefoot for over a month now, have practiced arch and calf strengthening exercises…
What are the best options for sneakers to wear around the house/ run errands?
What are the best options for sneakers to wear around the house/ run errands? I have flat feet, Morton’s toe, and plantar fasciitis. My MIL has suggested orthofeet and have been…
I have had foot pain for 2 years and nothing seems to help but certain shoes definitely make it worse and all…
I have had foot pain for 2 years and nothing seems to help but certain shoes definitely make it worse and all inserts feel like a marble under my arch and then make all my pain worse…
Well I’m a little gobsmacked.
Well I’m a little gobsmacked. After years of super painful feet I’m now seeing massive changes and it came down to simple shoe changes. I spent a fortune on orthotics and podiatrists…
Day 1 post op (Scarf and Akin osteotomy) and feeling great.
Day 1 post op (Scarf and Akin osteotomy) and feeling great. No pain at all but taking every pain med they are offering in the hospital. Had full body wash this morning and changed out…