Community experiences
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What sandal have you found to be the most comfortable to wear on a daily basis? Shared post Teresa Walley Nelson Ive taken a job ive tried for a year in a pharmacy. The job is alot of…
Good morning! Ive been told I will need a bunionectomy along with a tmt fusion on my right foot. It was originally going to be a minimally invasive bunion surgery, but new pain…
I'm about 6 weeks out from my MIS bunion surgery, and the aim of my posts is to try and be as honest as possible about my experience. As my vacation is coming to a close, I thought…
Anyone have the procedure called TenJetHydrocisiom done to eliminate PF pain? Description below: The TenJet procedure is a minimally invasive treatment for chronic plantar fasciitis…
Has anyone tried the Koprez sleeve? So tempted to try but would live some feedback. Shared post Vito Rullo Hello everyone I joined this chat because I honestly have no idea where to…
What do you all recommend to have for surgery ? Shared post Natasha Guthrie Has anyone found anything new that helps Shared post Susie Burleson I was finally diagnosed as "Plantar…
Has anyone tried the Vibit Roll? Apparently it vibrates. Did it help? Shared post Kathryn Wilson Has anyone switched from Hokas, Brooks, Asics, etc. with narrow toe boxes and heel to…
Left foot Open Surgery TOMORROW morning! Wish me luck. May be an image of anklet Shared post Janet Spencer Molina What sandal have you found to be the most comfortable to wear on a…
I’m hoping that I will get the call soon for the date of my surgery, it’s been 9 months since I am waiting. Any advice what to ask at the pre op appointment? I was told that it could…
I had a fusion of my big toe end of April , i had issues with the prominent hardware on the top of my foot, unable to or anything that touched it , at the end of the day the area of…
Hi, has anyone had this operation because of- metatarsal sesamoid osteoarthritis and hallux valgus deformity. Then had this Scarf and Akins osteotomy on the toe. How is your foot now…
Is this bad enough for surgery?? No photo description available. Shared post Ashley Ann Gantner Had my post-op appointment (week + 2 days) from my Minimally Invasive Surgery…
Shared post from Ayurveda by Curejoy No photo description available. Ayurveda by Curejoy Sunshine is not just a source of light but a powerful natural medicine. Spending just 20…
In pain since Feb I've given up now and accepted pain Shared post Karen Finklestein I am a teacher and today I went into school to help with a new student activity. I did a ton of…
Anyone else battle with swelling? Did the injection, still in pain. Dr prescribed me meloxicam and my foot is still swollen. Anyone have any tips for relief? Shared post Wendy Baker…
Has anyone found anything new that helps Shared post Brad Green So after 1 year and 1 month my foot is still killing me. Some days worse that others. So at this point is it “ just the…
Its amazing how stuff heals! Still having an issue with shoes going on top of my foot as top of my foot is extremely sensitive but the incision looks great and can barely tell! 6…
Hi, I have tailors bunions on both my feet, I’m due for surgery in just shy of 2 weeks, getting both feet done and I was told it was a minimally invasive surgery. I just wanted to…
I am having MIS and hardware removal on Friday. I had lapiplasty on my right foot in Jan and now my left foot needs redone. Thankful it is minimal this time. Still asking for prayers…
This is what my foot is like when I push my bunion in versus weight bearing. My foot collapses down, my bunion is flexible. I don’t have a lot of pain but it’s very uncomfortable and…
⭐️ UPDATED TO ADD POST-OP PICS 6 DAYS AFTER SURGERY .. VERY SWOLLEN (SAUSAGE TOES 🐷) BUT OK OTHERWISE ⭐️ St Petersburg, FL: Yesterday i had my MIS Austin/Akin bunionectomy plus a…
I’m having surgery, MIS on Thursday. My husband wants to golf the following Tuesday. Can I cut him loose?? Shared post Carol Knowlton-Chirko I know some in this group did both feet…
Maybe it will help.. Shared post from Taichi.zidong May be an image of text that says 'Foot pain Common causes of foot pain: Top Sprains/ strains Osteoarthritis Tendonitis Gout Toes…
4 weeks of having my feet wrapped and heels of my feet are cracked so bad and neglected lol. Any recommended healing lotions or oils? Shared post Sheelagh Coghlan Does anyone have a…
Thought this was funny May be an image of chipmunk and text that says '|didn'tthink I didn't think wearing orthopedic shoes would help, butl stand corrected.' Shared post Angela Dan I…
Any sandal recommendations for women xxxx Shared post Anonymous member I have bunions and hallux rigidus on both feet. That makes me need a very large toebox for a wide and sensitive…
As an osteopath who has spent the last 10 years treating PF, I thought I'd share with you some of the resources that I often give to patients. Hope you find it useful (made for…
Just recently confirmed I have PF and the podiatrist recommended changing my footwear first before going down Orthotics and cortisone shots and shock therapy of whatever Can I ask for…
6 months post-op update - Scarf and akin osteotomy to big toe and 2nd pip fusion. Did couch to 5k in May and June (did 5k park run on 20th June) was still having some discomfort. Ran…
Ugh super frustrating. I haven't found a shoe that feels good or fits well!! First I ordered these in my size but wide, my middle toe is longer so it was pressing against the front of…