Community experiences
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I am almost a year out from my surgery, and unfortunately contemplating a second surgery in January, as I am very unhappy with my results. First photo is pre-surgery, second photo is…
Dear nice people on Facebook, I would be super grateful for advice please. I had an NHS operation on my left foot in October and the position of the big toe was such that it caused…
I had bunion correction to my right foot in June 2024. My toes started drifting aboutt 6 months in. This past November, the pain came back and is making it impossible to wear shoes. I…
2 week post op update I had a scarf and akin osteotomy 2 weeks and just want to give a little update. I had my 2 week follow up with surgeon yesterday and he is very happy with…
Well, it's been a journey...... I'm 10 days post op revision Tailor's Bunion surgery. My first surgery was in September, V cut and one screw. Seemed like a simple surgery but I've had…
My feet were getting better, so a couple days ago, I resumed my hour walk on pavement. I was wearing shoes that I know don't fit just right so I wasn't surprised when my arch hurt…
Fun Fact: Plantar Fasciitis can be brought on by pregnancy I was finally able to see the podiatrist today and was surprised when I mentioned having a baby that I tote upstairs at…
I have had plantar fascitis for 10 months now, which was diagnosed by ultrasound by my podiatrist. The majority of my pain is felt in the arch with occasional heel pain, which I know…
My podiatrist discharged me as a patient, told me there was nothing else he could do for me after I got a EMG/NCV test done, was told to follow up with my primary for an MRI and…
I feel like I wasted weeks! Instead of instantly being sent for a scan I was sent to a podiatrist twice. I wasted time, and money. She told me to get proper running shoes, and showed…
I went to the podiatrist yesterday. She diagnosed me with planter fasciitis. She sent me home with only one boot to sleep in, along with directions to call my Dr to see if they’d…
I have had PF for 2 1/2 months. Terrible pain in both heels. Tried to treat myself and that didn't work so, I went to podiatrist. He did x-rays and it showed heel spurs and he said my…
So I’m not sure if this is the group for me anymore. I finally had an appt with a podiatrist, and it turns out I have a very large bone spur on my heel that juts into my…
How bout kuru shoes??? Looking for new shoes need wide toe box or wides
I took a BIG chance. I bought boots I’ve eyeing for several months online. I wasn’t sure if I was going to need to size up but the size said 8-8.5 and I’m usually an 8W. Luckily, they…
I am in my 3rd month of PF. There is a lot of conflicting information on the internet. The newer approaches suggest active stretching, flat footware also called zero drop footware and…
Question, has anyone gone through similar experience, i am on 9 months of pf in my left foot, recent MRI shows small tear. I have been wearing Hoka Bondi 9 which helped from the…
I'm looking for a unicorn sandal. I have a wide toe box and am working on strengthening my feet toward barefoot shoes. I like Birkenstocks, but want to try another brand too. I have…
Bought these sketchers today . Couldn’t get my old ones on . 3 weeks post surgery . Really comfy and wide toe area .
10 weeks post UPDATE I did buy a pair just yesterday, Ordered HOKA Clifton.
Hi…. So this has been her for a couple months… My doctor put me on Lamisil oral and it almost put me into liver failure. So I’m back to square one.
How long did it take you to finally seek treatment for toenail fungus?
Any one have success with Jublia? If it doesn’t work then why in the world is it so expensive? Any info appreciated.
Have you ever tried over-the-counter antifungal treatments? Which one worked best?
Does this look like healing well? I removed my toe nail ten days ago. The doctor told me to soak twice a day with Epsom salt water and apply anti bacterial ointment. I have been…
I was on Terbinafine for 7 months last year and my toa nails cleared up beautifully. After stopping meds it rapidly came back. Now back on around 2 of Terbinafine since 3 months: no…
Delete if not allowed Model Call – Houston, TX
Update 6/6/26: The white iodine is currently unavailable on Amazon. Look for a topical iodine with the only ingredient being 2% iodine. I’ve had several ask me for the routine that I…
11 weeks after taking my last terbenafine pill and im loving my toenails hope they continue to improve. Im so excited cant wait for summer!!
Success story, though it did take nearly a year: Last August my second toe looked like that (left pic.) In mid-September I started using a store-brand version of Vick’s