Looking for recommendations for footwear.
Looking for recommendations for footwear. I'm 5 weeks post Big Toe fusion. I'm still in my boot and have my x ray and review in just over a week. I'm wondering what I should be aiming…
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Hello my fellow bunion sufferers.
Hello my fellow bunion sufferers. My bunionectomy on both sides of my right foot is scheduled for May 5. I am fighting the urge to cancel due to fear of the pain. But that would not…
Hi fellow “foot issue” members.
Hi fellow “foot issue” members. I’m 7 weeks out from Bunionectomy with 2nd toe Osteotomy. I’m doing pretty well tottering around in my boot. I’m supposed to transition to “normal…
Over 6 weeks post op my foot is still hurting when walking have been walking in shoes but ive been icing it…
Over 6 weeks post op my foot is still hurting when walking have been walking in shoes but ive been icing it but looking for recommendations for pain trying to roll from heel to toe…
Hey everyone -tomorrow will be 7days since I had my surgery on both feet.
Hey everyone -tomorrow will be 7days since I had my surgery on both feet. I have only been getting out of bed to go to bathroom which is only a metre away several times per day. When…
Fascia release surgery tomorrow.
Fascia release surgery tomorrow. After years of plantar fasciitis, all sorts of shoes and insoles (customs as well), stretching, taping, injections, boot multiple times, complete…
Suprising 90 percent recovery after 18 months of excrutiating pain I tried everything…
Suprising 90 percent recovery after 18 months of excrutiating pain I tried everything, stretching,rolling,massaging,castor oil,shoe inserts ,higher arches in shoes, referal to physio…
Making my introduction with my after and before surgeries!
Making my introduction with my after and before surgeries! I have been dealing with bunions for over 30 years. My left foot had MIS 1st MTP fusion and hammer toe correction of the…
Morning all. Im supposed to have Hammertoe, bunion surgery on June 15th. Im scared an have a lot of concerns…
Morning all. Im supposed to have Hammertoe, bunion surgery on June 15th. Im scared an have a lot of concerns because of the recovery time. I work in the public schools and I really…
Update: 2nd opinion, podiatrist, diagnosed with plantar plate tear that did not show up on MRI.
Update: 2nd opinion, podiatrist, diagnosed with plantar plate tear that did not show up on MRI. More waiting for healing, trying to avoid surgery. FRUSTRATING Tenosynovitis! Tennis…
I had a bunion removed and toe straightened 4 years ago this month.
I had a bunion removed and toe straightened 4 years ago this month. I am seriously thinking of having the straightened toe removed . I am in more pain with the toe than I was with the…
Had my two week follow up, 1st metatarsal Austin bunionectomy (not MIS), yesterday.
Had my two week follow up, 1st metatarsal Austin bunionectomy (not MIS), yesterday. Cleared to full weight bearing, wound wet showering and a regular shoe if I can tolerate it…
Hi everyone! I'm having my first surgery on the 10th April I'm so nervous osteotomy + bunionectomy + Akin +…
Hi everyone! I'm having my first surgery on the 10th April I'm so nervous osteotomy + bunionectomy + Akin + gastrocnemius recession. Has anyone had good results having similar…
Had surgery on right foot 4/9/26.
Had surgery on right foot 4/9/26. Chevron Bunionectomy with Akin Ostoetomy Tailors Bunion and 3rd Interspace Neurectomy. Pain block on foot worked for first two days Pain was not too…
Can you tell me what your recovery from calf release surgery looked like?
Can you tell me what your recovery from calf release surgery looked like? How long you were wrapped up...how long were you on a scooter/zero weight bearing...how long before you could…
Anyone just have a hammer toe correction with pin (screw might be big for my toe).
Anyone just have a hammer toe correction with pin (screw might be big for my toe). Looking to see what recovery was and how it was walking.
Question for those of you who have used KT tape for your Plantar Fasciitis and are in a job that requires a…
Question for those of you who have used KT tape for your Plantar Fasciitis and are in a job that requires a lot of walking: the first day, did it hurt a lot? Just wondering.
Has anyone had nerve conduction test?
Has anyone had nerve conduction test? First of all I’ve had foot pain for years dealing with plantar fasciitis. I get flare ups from time to time from overuse but it’s manageable. In…
Hello I just joined and I have multiple issues with my foot.
Hello I just joined and I have multiple issues with my foot. First I have bunion which now I have hammertoe and foot pad by toes feels like I'm walking with sock that's bunched up and…
Looking for shoes recommendations Hey everyone.
Looking for shoes recommendations Hey everyone. I’m in my mid 30s, I’m active. Working out and walking/jogging is important to me. I have high arches and I am developing a bunion on…
I am new here. I have had 3 different surgery done. 2 at the same time. I just got a tailor bunion fixed. This…
I am new here. I have had 3 different surgery done. 2 at the same time. I just got a tailor bunion fixed. This one is so painful. Is this normal for these? I am not able to get much…
Hello. For last couple weeks I have been having pain under/more towards bottom top left foot third toe while…
Hello. For last couple weeks I have been having pain under/more towards bottom top left foot third toe while walking. I went to a Podiatrist and took X-Rays which were of no concern…
Best steel toe boots for plantar fasciitis, heel spurs , hammer toes and hard painful calluses on bottom…
Best steel toe boots for plantar fasciitis, heel spurs , hammer toes and hard painful calluses on bottom outter part of both feet , I have custom insoles /orthotics that don’t seem to…
I had Lapiplasty surgery 5 weeks ago.
I had Lapiplasty surgery 5 weeks ago. But I had 4 plates and one staple. I am still in pain and have swelling. Today my doctor said to start walking in my CAM boot and only 25 to 50%…
I was told I will have bandages on for 3 weeks.
I was told I will have bandages on for 3 weeks. I will lhave a one weeks check and they will change it. Then a 2 weeks check. I will have a boot after that. Will I be able to get back…
Had my post-op appointment (week + 2 days) from my Minimally Invasive Surgery Bunionectomy.
Had my post-op appointment (week + 2 days) from my Minimally Invasive Surgery Bunionectomy. I was sent home from the hospital with bandages (ace-fabric wrap) and no boot. I have been…
Sorry if this is inappropriate.
Sorry if this is inappropriate. Delete if necessary. Just wondering does anyone else dread Spring and summer - I mean I can never find any comfortable, pretty spring/summer footwear…
I’m wondering if anyone here has experienced something similar.
I’m wondering if anyone here has experienced something similar. I had bunion surgery along with 2nd, 3rd, and 4th metatarsal osteotomies on January 16th. I received a nerve block…
Hi all I’ve been diagnosed with a tailor’s bunion on the outer edge of my little toe joint it’s not that big …
Hi all I’ve been diagnosed with a tailor’s bunion on the outer edge of my little toe joint it’s not that big , but it hurts when walking , it seams to affect the whole outer edge of…
Trainers Can anybody suggest trainers that can have the sole split and an orthotic inserted.
Trainers Can anybody suggest trainers that can have the sole split and an orthotic inserted. They need to be suitable for doing an exercise class not just walking about in everyday…