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I went for my podiatrist appointment today and I am needing surgery. I have cysts too. I also have Taylor's bunions with hammer toes that he wants to correct too. I told him I needed…
A surgical group just posted about surgery for bunions but the response from FB was very negative. What about home remedies?
So I'm on day 11 after surgery I've to say I turned a corner at day 9 and my foot was bearable and I am now able to get around the house with my special shoe I was given I'm also on…
Do you know if this bunion Corrector works?
Just got home from surgery . God I’m bored already
Thursday, June 15th. I am presenting this material that has been a game changer in my efficiency and effectiveness with my foot and ankle patients. These techniques are so easy that…
Hey everybody. My toes are really bad and it’s embarrassing. Nothing seems to work. I was seeing a podiatrist for laser treatments but it wasn’t working. Has anybody gotten their…
Unfortunately, I cant afford an appt with a podiatrist. Can anyone give any helpful, effective home remedies for getting rid of toenail fungus? Nothing ive tried so far has helped me…
Help please I’ve been seeing a podiatrist for 14 months. Nail clippings showed Trichophyton rubrum. I also had tinea. Did all the creams and thus all good now.
Is it painful having the big toe nail removed? I’m scared Edited to say I have a fungal big toe I banged it and it lifted and bled. I’m waiting to see the podiatrist and they said…
Not sure if this is any help to anyone. I went to a podiatrist for fungal nail treatment. He didn't think it was fungal so shaved down removed debris & gave me the Emtrix. I have used…
Feeing discouraged, feel like very little progress has been made in almost a year. I just want to wear sandals without being embarrassed I'm tempted to ask the podiatrist to just…
Today my podiatrist started this treatment with 2 sticks and sends electrodes but doesn’t hurt. He called it “arthro” something anyone know exact name Lloyd Paul Anyone able to give…
I’m sure this is about to be a book, so thanks to anyone who reads this to the end: especially amputees, bc I wanna hear from you. I was born with bad feet and ankles (flat feet…
This question has probably been asked already. But I will ask again. I am 4 weeks post op- with hardware. When does the swelling go down where you can wear normal shoes?
I need to know what everyone shoes situation before surgery. I can find anything that doesn’t hurt my feet. I have boney narrow feet with a bunion and small feet. I’ve tried brooks…
I'm having MIS for my bunion on Tuesday. Any advice on how long it will be before I can return to the pool? Even if just to get it wet in a pool vs full out swimming??
Anyone have a foot this bad - not even sure it will work
Recommendations for great wide fitting dress shoes for women that have arch support as well, in Australia please
Hi all, my big toenail has now almost fallen off due to an injury, hopefully I can now treat the infection but it’s hanging on on one side and I’m afraid to pull that remaining bit as…
Hello all.. I just wanted to share that my toe nail has finally attached after 7 years of dealing with it not attaching to nail bed. I’ve been part of this group for a
Thanks for the add. I am 6 months into a campsite warden job and constantly on my feet 7 hours a day and have developed a bunionette or tailors bunion by my little toe on one foot (I…
Hello everyone I’m having my surgery tomorrow for my bunion. Please comments any tips, suggestions for after surgery. what should I get ready for? What kind of pain should I expect?
I’m 7 weeks post op tomorrow- had started to wear extra wide trainers after my 6 week check. How did everyone else feel at the start? My foot doesn’t feel sore or painful in the…
I’m starting to get nervous and want to back out of doing this, I’m in dental and can’t miss more than 3 weeks of work. Everyone seems to be out for 2 months and it’s making me 2nd…
Good morning. Has anyone here on this site have the Clayton procedure done where they cut off your metatarsal heads as well as make adjustments/partial cutting near the middle of each…
I am considering tailor bunion surgery. No screws will be put in just removing the bone and then I am suppose to be walking the same day. Anyone have this surgery and how did it go?…
Post Op - Day 12. Good afternoon fellow hop-alongs or bed hostage peoples. Well, I have news, exciting wonderful news.
Hello! Almost 3 weeks since surgery. Went back to work. (Office job) Foot on an upside down garbage can like 24" tall. 2 hrs in and it swelled right up. Took the boot off to see if…
2.5 years trying to her rid of this. Right side is a picture after removing nail polish following a nail salon visit. Right side is after using topical Ciclopirox for a year then a 6…