This would be a very severe case, but Dr.
This would be a very severe case, but Dr. Staschiak said it is a fairly accurate image of what PF looks like when tissues become calcified. Chronic Plantar Fasciosis.
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Stemcell Injection UPDATE JUNE 10: It’s been almost 3 weeks and I definitely have improvement.
Stemcell Injection UPDATE JUNE 10: It’s been almost 3 weeks and I definitely have improvement. I’m not 100% yet but this is supposed to be regenerative and takes a few months. This…
Squeaky shoes! I bought these shoes recommended for PF which have helped but the problem is they squeak really…
Squeaky shoes! I bought these shoes recommended for PF which have helped but the problem is they squeak really loudly when I walk on any smooth surface or polished floor. It’s crazy…
5 weeks post op before/after…still in surgical shoe for two more weeks to allow more time for swelling to go…
5 weeks post op before/after…still in surgical shoe for two more weeks to allow more time for swelling to go down. Starting weight bearing toe exercises…hoping that helps get the…
Does anyone else wake up from leg cramps(mainly calves) in the middle of the night?
Does anyone else wake up from leg cramps(mainly calves) in the middle of the night? Also, do your ankles swell during the day? I have insoles in my shoes for plantar fasciitis. My…
Does anyone else get pain at this location?
Does anyone else get pain at this location?
Anyone else have to have their bone spurs broken off with a chisel and hammer?
Anyone else have to have their bone spurs broken off with a chisel and hammer? I’m noticing completely heavy duty pain now that the nerve block is wearing off. My bone spur was the…
Has anyone else developed additional foot or ankle issues as a result of long-term plantar fasciitis?
Has anyone else developed additional foot or ankle issues as a result of long-term plantar fasciitis? I’ve been dealing with plantar fasciitis for about 20 years. For the most part…
The bone spur snapped while surfing (pressing my foot onto the board).
The bone spur snapped while surfing (pressing my foot onto the board). 11 years later the bone decided to attach to my heal. Nothing left to stop the bone from poking my tissue. I…
Does anyone else’s foot look like this?
Does anyone else’s foot look like this? For some reason my heel has turned really red. I’ve been dealing with heel pain, tightness and swelling for 7 months. I have a help spur and…
Question: Does anyone else eat standing up because sitting down will cause so much pain once you get up?
Question: Does anyone else eat standing up because sitting down will cause so much pain once you get up? I rarely get off of my feet and I think the pain is why.
Please help. I’m absolutely desperate and as a medically complex mom getting into the doctor for myself is…
Please help. I’m absolutely desperate and as a medically complex mom getting into the doctor for myself is difficult. Nor can I just stay off my feet * I work 10+ hrs 1 day/per week…
Hi, I’ve been having crazy pain in both my feet it’s been going on for years, I figured it’s arthritis.
Hi, I’ve been having crazy pain in both my feet it’s been going on for years, I figured it’s arthritis. I already know I have arthritis in my jaw joints, neck, back, and hands. I’ve…
Has anyone here had the orthotripsy therapy for heel pain?
Has anyone here had the orthotripsy therapy for heel pain? What was your experience? Did it help? Did insurance cover it? Pam Alexander Working with flat feet, severe pronation…
Hello I'm scheduled for a bunionectomy end of this month - I'm trying to figure out what % will Medicare pay.
Hello I'm scheduled for a bunionectomy end of this month - I'm trying to figure out what % will Medicare pay. Does anyone know? It's impossible to get answers when I call. Thank you
So I just got got my explanation of benefits from my insurance provider and I know it's not a bill but my…
So I just got got my explanation of benefits from my insurance provider and I know it's not a bill but my surgeon tried to bill them $80,000 for my Lapiplasty. Is that normal or is he…
Surgery this morning and this ice therapy machine is best thing since sliced bread.
Surgery this morning and this ice therapy machine is best thing since sliced bread. If they tell you to get one - get one . Unfortunately in the U.S., insurance doesn’t cover it. This…
Has anyone had extreme cramping in their feet due to the bunion?
Has anyone had extreme cramping in their feet due to the bunion? My biggest fear is when I have surgery, the cramping will happen. But I’m hoping the cramping occurs because of the…
I didn’t even pay attention to this at the doctors office but does anyone know why one foot has the extra…
I didn’t even pay attention to this at the doctors office but does anyone know why one foot has the extra stitch by the big toe and the other doesn’t? Not bothered by it but curious…
what kind of surgery do you think would be recommended for this foot ?
what kind of surgery do you think would be recommended for this foot ? Completely understand were not professionals but have no Clue what to expect with orthopaedic consultsht. Also…
St Petersburg, FL: Yesterday i had my MIS Austin/Akin bunionectomy plus a second toe procedure … either 2nd…
St Petersburg, FL: Yesterday i had my MIS Austin/Akin bunionectomy plus a second toe procedure … either 2nd toe Weil metatarsal osteotomy or a 2nd toe arthroplasty. I’m not sure which…
Very Disappointed Have to say, after 3 surgeries in 3 years with 2 different Dr's, podiatrist and orthopedic…
Very Disappointed Have to say, after 3 surgeries in 3 years with 2 different Dr's, podiatrist and orthopedic surgeon, I'm disappointed and just disgusted at this point. I had the 3rd…
It’s almost been 4 weeks since my bunionectomy.
It’s almost been 4 weeks since my bunionectomy. My hips are killing me from walking in a surgical shoe/boot. Are there any exercises that can be done to help ease the pain of the…
Is anybody tried to wear minimal/ zero drop shoes to ease or minimize the pain of their bunion?
Is anybody tried to wear minimal/ zero drop shoes to ease or minimize the pain of their bunion? I don’t know if it’s true.
Question - I am almost 6 weeks post op on my second MIS bunion procedure.
Question - I am almost 6 weeks post op on my second MIS bunion procedure. I don’t have an appt for about a month. I will call doctor - but just curious if any knows if walking…
I am post op 7 weeks and I would like to go back to my zero drop barefoot shoes.
I am post op 7 weeks and I would like to go back to my zero drop barefoot shoes. But when is the foot ready? Had no hardware in my foot. Minimal invasive surgery keyhole
Hey everyone. This is my 2nd surgery. I am 2.5 weeks Post Op. I had my left foot done last winter. This time I…
Hey everyone. This is my 2nd surgery. I am 2.5 weeks Post Op. I had my left foot done last winter. This time I had a chevron bunionectomy & “the thing they do to separate the 2nd toe…
Nausea and vomiting with Tramadol…now on Hydromorphone…Ambulance ride to ER
Nausea and vomiting with Tramadol…now on Hydromorphone…Ambulance ride to ER
Gabapentin dose I met with my primary care doc who gave me Gabapentin 100mg for the nerve pain in my toes.
Gabapentin dose I met with my primary care doc who gave me Gabapentin 100mg for the nerve pain in my toes. I'm 3 1/2 weeks past MIS bunion surgery. She said to start at 1 pill twice a…
I’m so excited! My surgery was moved from July 2 to next Tuesday. I called about getting pain medication and…
I’m so excited! My surgery was moved from July 2 to next Tuesday. I called about getting pain medication and my doctor is on vacation so I can’t get meds without an appt. But they…