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Hello everyone. I have a bit of a complicated situation — at least it feels that way. I really need some advice or reassurance. Anything helps. So around July ish I started getting…
Hi, not sure if i can post this so feel free to delete I am 21, possibly needing surgery on my right foot but needing a quick second opinion on whether to do it or not. Needing a…
I wanted to share a very rare but very recent experience we had with a horrible guest. I have attached screenshots of my review of her, and below is her message back to me via the…
Day 4 follow up appointment. One more week then weight bearing in a boot and back to work. Pain is bearable but definitely there. So weird to see how much shorter my second toe is now.
I am considering tailor bunion surgery. No screws will be put in just removing the bone and then I am suppose to be walking the same day. Anyone have this surgery and how did it go?…
13 days post op, had stitches out. That was a weird sensation lol. No X-rays today, another 4 weeks for that. She said I can walk in the boot, light weight bearing as tolerated, not…
Hi I’ve just joined so basically I’m disabled with my mobility but can walk with a Rollator. I have drop foot in both feet but for months I’ve had terrible pain in my feet mainly left…
I haven't had surgery, trying other things before going that route. My main problem is a baby bunion(according to doctor) that is making my big toe angle in a lot. This means I am…
Had pain for a few months and was initially told stress fracture, I was booted for a few weeks and at my follow up with a different doctor I was told it was not a fracture just…
Just joined. I'm in search of the perfect flip flop/casual sandal. The problem is when I get one that is soft enough not to hurt my feet, my back hurts. If they are supportive enough…
I have really bad metatarsalgia due to the long bones of my second and third toes having worn away. Said bones are longer than my big toe, just how my feet have grown, and they have…
Had a mid foot fusion on Tuesday. They gave me a nerve block prior to surgery for pain control afterwards. Having your leg and foot totally numb is so weird, couldn’t even wiggle my…
Looking for any opinions. Last September I somehow fell. I don’t know if I slipped off the curb or what happened. Instant crack sound, worst pain of my life. Went to the er and just…
Is this a tailors bunion? I have one on either side of each foot and it’s getting really really sore especially after walking and driving. Is there any good pain relief ??
Good Day/Evening fellow hopalongers or boot clompers. I cannot believe I'm now 12 weeks posty opy! I've now become very attached to Bootface ! Today my dear little nerve endings…
I am so defeated right now I have been dealing since end of January I have tried cortisone injection steroids pack orthotics stretching night splints walking boot I had an MRI got my…
Orthotics question..so an ortho gave me a script for custom orthotics...thinking they will be close to 1k? Are the cheaper over the counter recommendations not a safe bet as they…
Is it normal for my foot to be swollen before getting out of bed in the morning and have trouble walking on it because of the swelling in my ankles ive tried everything to get the…
I’m 40 old male I’m a big guy 250 6-2 If I over work my feet as in walking too much or yard work my metatarsals (3-4)will flare up will hurt for one week and disappear I’d say few…
I have been told by podiatry surgeon that the fat under the right ball of my foot has gone. I have had awful pain when walking. To help with the pain my hammer toe was removed to…
If I have 2nd toe capsulitis what things have helped people. Had it 2 weeks. Feels like I'm walking on a marble. It's not morton's neuroma. It's the exact location of capsulitis right…
Okay doctor okayed me to be in shoes last week but my biggest struggle right now is finding one for my swelling I can’t find any and where I’m from it’s cold and this surgical sandal…
I'm 3 weeks post op from my surgery. I'm assuming I'm recovering normally, still lots of pain off and on, still some swelling, I'm icing, elevating and in my boot when up and about. I…
Op booked for May 18 th, feeling worried. The surgeon has a good name for competance and great results, but he made it all sound so simple, including the recovery, Im sure it cant be…
I am 4 weeks post op from a bunionectomy. I also have plantar fasciitis and a bone spur in one heel. I finally got a cortisone shot in December for a flair up that lasted 6 months! I…
Had my op on 9th April. Went well. Did exactly as I was told. No swelling, pain is honestly not bad. But 2 days ago whilt walking to the toilet next to bedroom, went dizzy and fell!
Hi All well I am finally out of my surgical shoe today six weeks post operation today check up. All healing well although I have some swelling still. Still have my crutches if I need…
At week 6 where were you at with your recovery? I am able to boot walk from my car (handicapped parking) to the store to get the electric cart that’s it.
5 weeks yesterday, post bunion MIS surgery and hammertoe. Went to doctor today he said I could start walking around in a regular shoe. When were you all back in sneakers? Seems kinda…
Going to Japan in June-what sneakers for my bunion& hammertoe and what style? Lots of walking!