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Hi. I just joined. I’ve had 1 previous bunionectomies on my left foot (2 surgeries on my right foot) via the shaving of the bone. I have RA and the bunions grew back. Next month I’m…
When did yall quit limping and started walking fairly normal and at regular speed? Shared post MotivatedEagle5343 I’ve had multiple surgeries in the past year, including Lapidus…
I have severe midfoot pain on top of the foot. Please suggest... Shared post Julia Evans Those of you with high arches: any recommendations for walking shoes with proper arch support?…
Has anyo e tried Kuru shoes? Thank you in advance Shared post Vito Rullo Hello everyone I joined this chat because I honestly have no idea where to go anymore. I’ve been to 2…
I have to wear safety shoes at work. Slip proof and composite toe can anyone suggest good ones for PF Shared post Ricci Christine I believe I saw comments in the group that ASICS tend…
Urgent Hello! Have any of you or your friends gone through severe foot burning and heel pain for a prolonged period? This is for a friend who is going through this issue for over 2…
I’ve been reading and researching for awhile now on PF. I have been wearing Hoka’s for awhile now and realized most all the cushioned shoes do more harm than good. Just got my first…
I’m sure the smart people in this group can figure out I’m REPOSTING this article from Dr. Angela, and NOT claiming I wrote it myself. The Problem with Hokas One of the most common…
Our ancestors wore simple footwear made from local nature items like plant leaves, tree bark, and animal skin. Ancient people in warm places went barefoot or wore light sandals…
Hello! My 11 year old daughter will be getting bunion surgery on her left foot. She is in constant pain, so it’s the next step. My question is: because she is younger, and very…
Afternoon foot peeps! I’ll be 6wks post-op tmrw. I had my 5th pt session this morning. As usual, the edema massage felt wonderful 😴. My therapist directly massaged my incision as…
Annie Lennox was right, because if 🎶sweet dreams are made of this, and who am I to disagree?🎶 😅 I'm sitting at around 5 1/2 weeks post-op... from MIS bunion surgery, and today was…
So tired of the swelling. I'm almost 8 months post op from Ossiofiber bunion surgery and have tried everything from PT, ice, elevation, compression socks, scar tape, spiky ball…
Has anyone else had Lapidus, Akin Kessel Bonnie, TarsiTree Implant ? Shared post Stephanie Arch Hi all! I just wanted to introduce myself and share a photo I took. I’m Stephanie. I’m…
4.5 weeks post op I've been using bio oil and keeping wrapped and elevated. Unwrapped to shower tonight and its really dry? Has anyone else had this?? No photo description available…
I’m nearly 4 months post op and still can’t fit into any of my old trainers - has anyone else experienced this? Shared post Louise Yogini Day 32 post-op. Just had my first physical…
Hi..new here ..my podiatrist suggests bunion, tailor bunion and hammertoe surgery. I dont have pain specifically in any if those areas but because if them (at least in part)i have…
I had bunion surgery about 3 years ago. I developed a bone spur where the bunion was almost immediately. I will have to have another surgery at some point. At the time of my surgery a…
I got my 1st steroid shot in my foot, what can I expect? Any dos or don'ts? Shared post Kelly Coe Hi, I’ve been having crazy pain in both my feet it’s been going on for years, I…
has anyone used the good feet arch support system? how was it for you? Shared post Jessica Russell Llach What have you been told to do for plantar fasciitis… and did it actually work?…
How many weeks in did people drive again Shared post Buffy Baylis Because I have a painful bunion on my right foot, the only shoes I can wear are the giant clunky Brooke's tennis…
In pain since Feb I've given up now and accepted pain Shared post Susan Leskovics Friedl Update:::**** I still get tingling under my foot and when I do I just keep shaking my legs and…
I’m am 🤔 perplexed. I bought my IWalk3 off Marketplace. I’m done with it so I went to post it for sale and my ad was pulled. The reasoning was I was selling medical equipment. Others…
KOPREX Who has tried them? Any success? They have good reviews online but reddit reviews were less than favorable. May be an image of text Shared post Linda Byram I’m sure the smart…
Hi runners! I am post injection (second round in April, first was in 2023) in bilateral heels. My pain is predominantly gone, but what running shoes have you all transitioned to after…
Hi! what ice machine have you used at home and would recommend? Bunion surgery scheduled in a few weeks. Shared post DeAnna Lavine Backus Looking to see if anyone has had their screw…
I’ve had multiple surgeries in the past year, including Lapidus bunionectomy and osteotomies of toes but my toes keep shifting. I do have metatarsas adductus. I met with a specialist…
You don't know what you don't know...thats how i feel after be on this group a few days I'm like what do I even ask my podiatrist. There are so many different situations and…
This is my 5½ foot, my sneaker, and the boot I was given. Any advice? May be an image of shoes Shared post Edie Bules I took advice from all the posts on preparation for surgery…
Did everyone that had surgery have to go to PT? Shared post Yvhv Horn turned off commenting for this post. Carmon Watson Hello all! My MIS procedure is scheduled for tomorrow at…