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Have plantar fasciitis in one foot, arthritic ankles and an Achilles tendinitis in the other foot. It’s getting me down. I need every day trainer recommendations and work shoes please
Just had my 6 week post op appointment. Has anyone had any tendon (or similar) issue where the big toe is being pulled over towards the 2nd and is somewhat sitting lower and pulls…
Just left my week 7 appointment! I can finally start to walk flat footed with a little weight (will continue using walker) and begin limited PT. My swelling and pain is virtually non…
I think I can kinda relate to what Ariel was going through, because since my MIS bunion surgery, about 8 weeks ago, I have yearned to be a part of the human world again so I could…
For me, foot drop feels like my foot doesn’t want to lift the way it’s supposed to. I have to be careful when I walk because my toes can catch on the ground. Walking barefoot…
Shoe Recommendation for Severe Bunion - cushioned/extra wide Good Day, My mother and I have a trip coming up - it will involve quite a bit of walking. My mother has a MASSIVE bunion…
I’ve been wearing OOFOS flip-flops everywhere. It provides cushion so I can even get out of bed first thing in the am without wanting to scream. I am about to have to walk up a…
I’ve always had wide feet. I could manage to squeeze into fashionable trainers etc but would rub. Anyway, I was pregnant last year and my left foot mainly just went “whomp” and the…
3wks and 5 days post surgery plantar fasciectomy and Tarsal Tunnel release. I have graduated out of my boot and into tennis shoes as long as my foot will tolerate. I am supposed to…
So just joined this group! I had fourth and fifth toes and part of thos first metatarsals on my right foot removed due to melanoma in 2012. Then had my heel straightened on left foot…
I broke my first metatarsal on my left foot back in February and I was non-weight-bearing in a boot for 7 to 8 weeks. The last few weeks I have started physical therapy and I am back…
How to stop pain on the little toe joint outside of the foot and under the little toe? This starting after walking in slightly narrower shoes eventhough I had no pain while walking…
On week 8 healing from stress fracture halfway down middle toe. A callus is forming around it which it’s supposed to do apparently and doctor said I won’t need surgery to scrape off…
Help! I just don't know where to turn. I am suffering from intense foot pain. A little about me. I am 66 years old. I work 3-4 days a week as a cook. I am on my feet for 8 hours a…
I had purchased a pair of used Dansko to try out. I wore them for the first time Friday to try them out for” a while” ended up having to go out of town unexpectedly and wore them for…
I don't know what to do. I have been wearing the same running shoe 928v3 New Balance for over a year. I used powerstep insoles and it greatly helped my PF. Today, I wear my new…
Hey guys! I am 27 y/o from the UK. My doctor has said I can get surgury and said waiting is 8/12 weeks. (Woo!) I also suffer from Morton’s nuroma in both feet. So far I’ve had 2 x…
Just joined this group today after a diagnosis by my Podiatrist 2 weeks ago of PF. But reading through here, I wonder if in fact I do have PF? 2 weeks ago i was doing my morning walk…
I am 8wks post-op. Surgery date: June 24th Procedure: Traditional (Scarf/Reese) Surgeon: Podiatrist Yesterday during my pt session, my therapist and I discussed my overall progress…
Hi guys! I’m new to this group and don’t have typical bunions. I believe I have tailor bunions because I have painful bones that stick out on the outside of my feet and my pinky toes…
I am about two months and two weeks out from my MIS bunion surgery on my right foot, and earlier today, I had my consultation to go through this crazy dance again on my left foot…
What helped you the most in recovering from posterior Tibialis sprain? I've been usung icing and currently wearing an old pair of thick sole slippers. I've always worn flat flip flops…
I'm so confused and stressed about whether or not to have surgery. I'm in the UK and don't have the money to go private. I had a consultation in January 2025 and the doc said I should…
Hello everyone! It's been a while since I've last posted something. I could really use some encouragement, I feel like I'm really struggling with the recovery at the moment and I…
Got these today are they any good have it 2 months now right foot , sketchers arch fit , I have sketchers trainers with support insoles I put in , they are good for me, I’m fed up of…
Today is 4 weeks and 5 days post op after a double bunionectomy. Bandages and compulsory shoes have now been removed. Can someone please assist with after care for my feet please…
I’m going on a cruise soon and both feet are a mess. Trying to find comfy sandals to wear while on the ship. Any suggestions? I see Birkenstocks suggested often but I have really…
I’ve had plantar fasciitis in both feet for about 9 months. I lost all hope at one point. I’ve tried everything from sleeves, tape, shoes, rollers etc. I’m on my feet all day everyday…
Can anyone recommend slippers to wear, as I work from home and need something comfy to wear -not flip flops or sandal type as I'm likely to trip over my mini dachsund as shes always…
General suggestion: could people specify whether they have flat feet or high arches, etc., and give more specific info with suggestions, especially about shoes and insoles. I have…