I had bunionectomy 8 weeks ago. I developed a neuromas under my pinky toe. However today all of my toes (except my big toe) are hurting. Deep throbbing pain deep where the toes insert into the foot. No swelling.
The ball of my foot under my pinky and 3rd toe are still very tender when I walk barefoot.
Has anyone experienced this?
Any recommendations?
I'm elevating and icing but thought I'd be pretty much healed by now.
Hi. It takes time im afraid. I had both feet done the beginning of December and my toes and sides of my feet still ache especially in the evening However each week they feel a bit better than the previous week. It can take between six and twelve months for total healing. Will be worth it in the end. Good luck
Iv got problems x still got what feels like kneedling under my foot x feel like it’s scraping when I move my toes x and sharp pain just intermittently x it takes my breath way x and I cannot walk far x then it feels like my foot is not my own ??? I hope u feel better soon x I had mine done on the 2nd of jan x. Sandra
Hi Sandra. I still occasionally get shooting pains and I can’t properly bend my toes (eg when you crouch down) but they are getting more flexible There’s still some numbness but I saw the surgeon last week for my three monthly check up and he said all was normal and discharged me so all is ok. We just all need to remember to rest our feet still when we can. Hope your recovery continues x
Can I ask if this forum is British or American?
I ask because 11 years ago I had breast cancer and was on a forum. It was based in America and the knowledge of treatment available and the variety of treatment was incredible. That seems to be the case here. I've had to Google neuromas!!!!
Wow you are walking bare feet at 8 weeks? I’m still NWB until then at least. Did you have a cast, walking boot? I had the Lapidus procedure.
I have the pins and needles feeling when I massage my foot now, and I try and do that daily. I’ve had this procedure twice on my left foot and I’m making sure I do everything I can to ensure I have good range of motion on this right foot. The doctor that did my left foot never gave me any instructions or PT, so it still!!! throbs and I can’t bend my toes properly after 10 years.
I do hope you find relief soon!
Not sure actually but I’m from the UK 😊
I'm four weeks in. Had, instep fused and two toes realigned. I've two more weeks non. Then after x rays confirm its healing another six weeks with a pot and boot. I'm just hoping it's all worth it. I'd got to the point where I couldn't drive for more than twenty minutes. ( work and back is 15 minutes. ) I can't imagine ever getting pair of shoes to fit me unless I have the other foot done and I'm not sure I can do this again.
How did you manage two men feet ?
Please add bunion, none weight bearing anywhere spell check has retired written my text!!!!
Hi Kim. I think in some ways it’s easier having both feet done at the same time as it makes you rest them whether you want to or not The first three to four weeks were really awful,especially week 3, but I don’t regret having them done now I’m still in a size bigger pair of shoes but even with scars my feet look better because they are straighter as are my two toes that I had shortened and straightened. Those two toes are now fat but straight which means I can actually get into shoes that my toes avoided me doing before. I took photos of my feet before the op to remind me why I had the op in the first place and I kept looking at them when I was in real pain This pain will go eventually whereas if I hadnt had it done, the pain would have got worse and my feet would have got uglier. Just need to keep positive and make sure that even weeks and months after the op you rest them as much as you can x
Hi Laraine
I took a photo too. When I sent a picture of my foot after the surgery to family and friends , they were horrified. I'd sent it because I thought it looked amazing!
To be honest I've always had ugly feet. I never wanted anything done though until the pain was affecting my quality of life.Good luck with shoe shopping.
Yeah me too, always hated my feet and pretty sure I’ll never win any competitions for beautiful feet 😊 x
I think maybe all? US here :-)
I had osteotomy double chevron.
I am 8 weeks past. Cant get shoes on. I was 6 weeks before I could walk anywhere but bathroom. First 4 weeks in a wheel chair.
Feet still swell during the day. The skin is so senistive a sheet touching it wakes me up. It is painful. My feet ache everywhere. I have to walk on the outsides of my feet still. It is better each week but with more walking - like -around the house my whole foot cant wait for an icebath.
Hi Debbie
I think I should stop looking at forums. For every post where the operation was successful there are two where there are problems.
I'm just grateful we have the NHS. Whatever the results it costs nothing. Paying for and choosing your surgeon doesn't make the surgery more successful.
Hi Kim, Its both, I have messaged people from Britain and America, I am British.
Hi Janet
The people in US always seem to have a much more detailed knowledge of their needs and the treatment available. I was very grateful at the time that I didn't have to work out for myself my treatment or choose a doctor to carry it out.
I've done far more research on having my bunions sorted than ever I did for the breast cancer.
How are your feet?
Hi Kim, What a brave lady you are. The bunion op will be a walk in the park (or not) by comparison. You are 4 weeks in I think? I am 11, its not been easy, the weather, not being able to drive, etc, and no shoes to wear. I have been on 4 shopping trips for shoes and am seeing a market for post bunion op shoes?.No luck so far and hobbling into shops with tight shoes is not guaranteed to get the best service. My friends reckon 12 months before my foot recovers. we will see. Keep smiling.
Hi Janet
Not brave at all. I cried when they told me what my foot needed. I had to remind myself of the bc.
I am grateful that we have nhs though so I don't have to make the choices I just do as I'm told.
So instead of " keep on swimming" I keep on hopping.
Never been keen on shoe shopping. It's been a nightmare for years