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Wondering if anyone has gone back for hardware removal after several years? I had my original surgery 3 years ago (Lapidus) and have three titanium screws. I have always been able to…
Stitches came out today! I’m clear to wear shoes. Hard bottom only. See comments. Karlin K. Gray One week follow up was today! I’m so thankful the minimally invasive procedure was…
I 100% regret bunion surgery. I even had to have a revision surgery which I think made things worse. Now I have a screw sticking out and it rubs on my sneakers when I try to work out…
Hi all. Just wondering if this is something to be concerned about. I had bunion removed and a Morton’s neuroma 8th May this year. I have had on going pain and swelling ever since…
Hi all, happy Sunday/Father’s Day. I had bilateral scarf/akin osteotomies with maestro/DSTR here in the UK last Monday, 15 June, so it’ll be a week tomorrow (thankfully it’s gone by…
I am coming up on my 3 month post surgery. I am a machinist and required to wear composite toe safety shoes and they are causing me a TON of pain! Right under where the ball of big…
Officially 4 weeks PO today. I've been able to wear sandals comfortably but today I am finally able to wear tennis shoes comfortably as well. These are ASICS. Minimally Invasive…
I have started doing Lymphatic drainage exercises in the morning after waking up , followed by 15 mins of free hand. My pain has reduced by 90%. I have stopped using custom insoles. I…
The podiatrist said I had really flat feet. She prescribed me Brooks with hard inserts. I wore them for two months and developed gait on top of pf. I just broke out my old flat flip…
What are the best options for sneakers to wear around the house/ run errands? I have flat feet, Morton’s toe, and plantar fasciitis. My MIL has suggested orthofeet and have been…
I have had foot pain for 2 years and nothing seems to help but certain shoes definitely make it worse and all inserts feel like a marble under my arch and then make all my pain worse…
Well I’m a little gobsmacked. After years of super painful feet I’m now seeing massive changes and it came down to simple shoe changes. I spent a fortune on orthotics and podiatrists…
Finding shoes that work for me has been a nightmare. I have been using orthotics for decades (35 years) Slowly doing feet exercises to improve strength and mobility. For the past 12…
Hello everyone, I have had plantafasitis for over a year. I have been doing some research and discovered that the high cushioning sneakers may be the problem for me. I bought some…
After 4 years of PF in both of my heels, it’s FINALLY getting much better! I have been going to PT off and on the whole time and honestly, stretching my calves, Graston (massaging my…
I have my appointment next week for the podiatrist. I was going to try again for temporary removal and let them grow back but decided I’m just going to go ahead and do permanent…
Best shoes for Morton’s neuroma / hammer toe problems? Can’t keep # 4 and 5 off of the side of the Toebox EDIT it appears my left foot is now starting to do the same thing like one of…
Has anyone here experienced relief from accupunture ? I have a long lasting case if plantar fasciitis, been to podiatrist 2x , the pills / shot have not helped
8 weeks post op bunionectomy. Doctor said I will need to buy new sneakers half or 1 size up. Why do I need to buy bigger shoes? Is temporary? Will my feet back to normal? If so, how…
Highly recommend ALTRA running shoes to all my fellow runners with bunions . They have a wide toe box . Wish I knew about them sooner !
So question for everyone who had lapiplasty: My doctor said you're essentially laid up for 8 weeks and anybody who needs to 'get around' shouldn't do it. I had a 2 yr old and…
Over the last year my bunion has gotten increasingly worse. I got a cortisone shot around this time last year. It helped for about 6 months and the pain came back. A friend…
Hi! I’m a 56 year old female. I just discovered this past spring that I’m developing one, possibly two, bunions. It happened really fast! I bought a pair of shoes (which I tried on…
How to get pain out of your feet. There's one main way to get pain out of your feet. It's called self massage. Oh, some people will claim that orthotics are the way. Yes they do help…
Any cyclist here. I am having a lot of problems finding shoes which are comfy and I have a lot of pain. BUT. I see so many negative comments about post operation pain and recovery. I…
Today was the first day I managed to get my Adidas trainers on. Had them on for all of 2 minutes, discovering they're too tight to wear, and I now probably need a half size up…
Fellow plantar fasciitis sufferers: When going to the beach (if you do), have you worn your sneakers on the sand? Worn an orthopedic boot? My family wants to go. I sadly won’t be able…
Hi everyone, have been reading your post over the last couple of months and saw my surgeon yesterday. I just want to ask, are any of you that have had the surgery glad that you had it…
Burning, tingling, or numbness along the inner side of your big toe that worsens in shoes and has been going on without a clear explanation is not something you should keep living…
Hi Everyone. I have had Plantar fasciitis for over eight months now. It's incredibly painful as you probably all know. My podiatrist also believes I have nerve damage due to tingling…