I had an Austin bunionectomy 5 days ago and really had not much pain at all. I still do however have quite a bit of numbness and tingling in my toes. I was wondering how normal this it and if it will go away. I'm glad it has helped with the pain, but a little worried of nerve damage.
I was told not to worry. I am 3 weeks post op and still have very little feeling on top of big toe. I suppose nerves must get damaged and take time to repair.
Hope you continue relatively pain free. Don't overdo things tho. I find that if I do too much one day I suffer for it the next!!
Thanks lindalou, that's good to hear, I was hoping it's temporary.
It's normal and also good to keep the feet moving exercises referred to u by doc or PT, moving helps the blood & oxygen flow to UR feet for better healing.
ur on UR way to dancing the jig soon.
Chere
Hope
Really great support same for me. The numbness & tingling lasted a few months for me.
The more I just did simple ankel movement the quicker the tingling went away.
CHEERS
HOPE
Hi Amy! I'm 6 days bilateral bunionectomy & both my feet feel numb & tingly - it didn't help this morning when I dropped my crutch onto my left foot. It's more than numb!! now. You are early days like me & we have to be patient. In Bobs words (on here) PIE - patience, ice & elevation - sticking to this we should achieve a successful recovery. Happy lazy day x
Ouch, poor thing, both feet at once! I asked my doctor about doing both at once and he said no, so I guess I get to go through this again, lol. I'm just glad it hasn't been that bad as long as I do the PIE. Happy lazy days to you too!
Thanks Hope, good advice. I go to my first doctor appt tomorrow, hopefully he will tell me about the exercises then.