Community experiences
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Hi everyone. I am Katrina from Australia. I am going in for surgery next week to fix my tailors bunion that has been hurting most of my adult life. Just wondering what the pain is…
Struggling bad to find sandals that work. I’ve tried: -hoka slides -kuru slides -aetrex slides
Finally took my wife to the doctor after her heel and foot pain of about 6 weeks progressively got to point she couldn’t walk and swelled up… Doctor says a partially torn PF due to…
I have worn BIrkenstocks for years. And even after getting PF in my left foot from overuse from taking on a new activity and trying to do it 3x per week to 6 days per week because I…
I started with PF in my left foot 4 years ago!! and my right foot 2 years ago. I’ve had the injections and orthotics, tried the creams, rolling on an ice bottle etc. AMAZON.CO.UK…
I was skeptical but , I gave in and tried castor oil on my PF last night . Today by noon, I realized I didn’t have any foot pain all morning! Which is very odd for me, I usually hurt…
Hi everyone, I wanted to share my plantar fasciitis journey in case it helps someone else. I had plantar fasciitis for about 7 years and finally recovered 3 years ago after receiving…
I had surgery to release my plantar fascia today. A week of non weight bearing activities…I’m already bored. But better than hurting all of the time, I hope.
20 year old started a heel pain in both feet, like last 2 days. Wasn’t active much but lately started playing pickleball, wears the right shoes but pain is too much. What things can…
Extra question- has anyone invested and worn the “Even up shoe balancer “ to help with the mismatched boot/shoe height? Hi all, I hope to be weight bearing with my boot in 3 days…
What's the soonest anyone left their house to go somewhere after surgery?
Hey, after my stitches are out next Tuesday would I be able to walk.. is going on 2 weeks since my surgery on Tuesday?
What's one thing you're grateful for right now?
Has anyone experienced the nail fungus on a big toe and also slight joint pain where toe attaches to foot? I am trying to attack this topically and systemically. Because of some other…
Need ur suggestions guys . I live in Toronto
Today is pin removal day. Did any of you take a pain pill prior to the appointment?
I am so desperate! Does anyone knows anyone in NY that deals with fungus and paronychia on toes? 1 year in, 4 podiatrist, multiple meds and my toes are throbbing with pus
Hello, new here, didn’t find this group until after my first surgery, on 9/22 had bunion and toenail remover on left foot, done same time. Bunion healing well, but toenail got staph…
Does anyone ever wonder why we bunion sufferers always seem to have a nail fungus? I notice it a lot in bunion pix
Wonderful news! 4 days ago the doc debrided my third toe to reveal my ‘new’ toe! I lost my toenail but, 1. who cares as long as I eventually can walk pain free and 2. it should grow…
How many of you are here just for the feet pics? (It’s okay to laugh, we’re all on the same boat.)
Maybe it will help.. Taichi.zidong FOOT PAIN (PODALGIA)
11 weeks post op. I had a revision surgery and plantar fasciitis surgery. I’m cleared to start wearing shoes just gotta find something
hello everyone, I had been in this group a very long time as my left foot bunion was removed eight years ago fast-forward to present day. I have problems in my metatarsal wall of foot…
After a little guidance, went to Doctor 18 months ago with suspected hammer toe on right foot 2nd toe. Finally got to see orthopedics last week after several X-rays turns out I have…
Six weeks post op today Bandages off and no more surgical shoe. Clearance to drive- YAY MIS bilateral, toe osteomy & plantar plate repair! It’s been a long 6 weeks doing this solo but…
I’m almost 9 weeks post op bilateral bunion surgery and plantar plate repair. In the last two weeks I’ve been able to start walking again, nothing amazing but have built up to 3km…
Thanks for letting me join. So, I’m going to physical therapy for my left foot. I had a metatarsal fracture and because the way I was walking on my foot I now have plantar fasciitis…
These will work well when just taking a few steps around the house. Great arch support and soft and comfy AMAZON.CA ERGOfoot Orthopedic Slippers with Arch Support, Slide slippers…
Scheduled for surgery 5/22- right foot only, MIS bunionectony (arthrex) and arthritis and plantar plate repair of 2nd MT. I feel like the left foot may be next year? What do you…