Community experiences
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Compression and icing the ball of my feet has help with my metatarsalgia pain a lot can’t wait to see the foot doctor tomorrow to see what other alternatives we have ou
Your body has the wisdom to heal itself. In this class, I’ll show you how to ease knee stress and find comfort with simple movements. Whether it’s a lunge, kneeling, or side-to-side…
Hello thank you for adding me to the group. I have been to at least 8 doctors and had 3 different physical therapist work on my big toe. 10 years. I have had dry needling done I have…
In my previous post I mentioned that I used Diagnostic Static Evaluation to determine if and how I could increase ROM in ankle dorsiflexion using manual release. When determining if…
I'm new to this group and was just diagnosed with hallux limitus. I just picked up my orthotic but its really only for gym shoes and my boots. Can anyone recommend shoes or inserts…
I’ve worn out my walking shoes and New Balance has discontinued them. Looking for a VERY rigid sole and rocker bottom. Whatcha got?
Shoe recommendation Hey everyone! 6 weeks post op and I finally got the ok to wear tennis shoes. I bought some new HOKAs and got them wide but my foot is still too swollen to fit. My…
Shoes or slippers?! I was fitted for Hoka Clifton at running shop. I wore these on Sunday, but shoes seems pretty snug on surgical foot. Foot was too swollen for any shoes my…
By far best shoe for HR, esp paired w powerstep inserts. I like them way better than hoka although the toe box is a little bit more narrow. REI.COM New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9…
Had my 6w post op appt today after my scarf and akin osteotomies. I was cleared to wear my Hoka Infiniti sandals and go back to the gym. No lunges or anything that flexed the big toe…
Hope this is okay to post I’m selling my Hoka Clifton 10 x-wide
Hi all. I'm 10 weeks post op tomorrow. Bunion removal on my right foot. Been in hokas bondi 9 since week 7. Gradually walking longer distances. I have scar tissue on the arch of my…
Ugh. At my 3 week appointment my Dr said I could wear tennis shoes. Ya right, it hurt way too bad. I ordered wide shoes and tried again tonight since Wednesday will be 5 weeks. Nope…
I've had fungal nail for years- although never been diagnosed - I've just put up with it. For the last oh 6 months my big toe which has fungal nail in it - in my opinion - is…
My swelling is getting out of control seriously considering getting an appointment tomorrow
Five weeks post op and healing well! Still dealing with some swelling but pain is minimal.
I got MIS surgery in December 2025 but I think my left foot bunion is coming back. Has this happened to anyone else? Do you think that is a bunion forming on my left foot or is it…
What’s everyone doing for swelling? I’m almost 4 months post op and don’t want to be wearing knee high compression socks all summer
Today I had an appointment to see a different Doctor about my delayed/non union from my bunion surgery. Everyone in the office was so friendly. The Doctor was around my age. He was so…
How much was it to get the test to see if you have toenail fungus or nail psoriasis? Was it covered by your insurance? Did you go to a podiatrist or a dermatologist? Thinking of…
Hi everyone! So this group has not given me any hope at all I WILL NOT TAKE ORAL MEDS DO NOT SUGGEST THEM. So I've decided to just get all of my toenails permanently removed. Has…
Does removing a toenail completely remove the fungus and keep it gone? Also, how painful is the removal of a nail? Thanks!
Anyone do a temporary toenail removal procedure and have success keeping fungus away? Podiatrist says high rate of fungus returning after temporary removal.
Has anyone had their toenail surgically removed? What is the recovery process like?
Any suggestions what I can do to help Mum with a crossover toe? She is 83 so surgery won’t be an option. It’s the 2nd toe crossing over the big. TIA
I dropped a moped-like scooter on my foot yesterday. I was lubricating the kick stand when it successfully worked and it fell over. My right foot has been through a lot
Anyone ever have a prp (platelet-rich plasma) injection done? If so were you asleep during it? How was recovery after/how painful was it after ?
**positive story so far* Had lapiplasty in January of this year on the right foot. Not gonna lie it was living hell the first few days. But my bones fused in record time (surgeon's…
Lapiplasty and akin surgery 1-14-26. Rough the first few days but has healed nicely. Anyone else decide that wearing a 2 strap birkenstock on a nice sunny spring day was a good idea?…
ONE FOOT AT A TIME OR BOTH FEET SAME TIME? I am 61- have left foot needing scarf/akin for bunion and second hammer toe correction and right foot big toe needs fusion from severe…