Conditions
Bunion
Even the perfectly polished Posh Spice has suffered with a bunion. In fact, the ‘size zero’ fashionista had two of them – one on each foot – that were almost as enormous as her legendary shades! Affecting women more frequently than men, bunions are a common foot problem that can cause the big toe to be angled inwards, towards the second toe. Some of these bony outcrops can be painless, but there may be some discomfort if the skin and tissue on the bunion’s bump becomes inflamed, swollen and painful, making walking difficult. Shoes can also feel uncomfortable, especially if they’re high-heeled, tight or pointed (and are often the cause of bunions). The other toes can be affected too as they get pushed tightly together, occasionally resulting in ingrown toenails and infection. Other than corrective surgery, bunions can’t be cured. However, there are a number of treatments available…and you can always wear comfortable shoes, rather than something crippling and expensive!
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Im 13 now and when i was a little kid ihad very bad bunyons can't spell :( but if u have bunyons when your little you can train your feet to grow back to narmal and thats what i did my mum had bonyons on both feet and had sergery on both and dident want me to have that awww :) hope this helps some people
i am 14 and i have 2 bunions on both my feet they arnt infected but they are very noticable and when i wear flipflops you can see them... and i dont know what to do will they go away
Hi, I am 27 years old, going on 75! I have two excruciating bunions, and now can not even where any sort of flip flops as my feet have become so wide. I have had hypermobility in my feet so most of my knuckles have dropped anyway, but i am terrified about having surgery, and i just dont know which way to turn. The question - where is the best surgeon or what or where is best way, is an impossible question. Can anyone help? Sincerely, Desperate and wanting to walk!
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bunions totally suck, i have a huge one on my rite foot and it keeps me from wearing cute sandals for this summer, i hate them and they have ruled my life for awhile.....argh....even when i get asked to go to the beach i always make an excuse cause i don't want anyone to see my ugly bunion.
I' am 19 years old and have suffered from bunions for a few years now. At first i Just ignored it hoping that it wouldnt get any worse as i didnt suffer from any pain, but my feet are now ruiened, bend and my toenails are deteriating and discolouring. I have never told anyone about this and am embaressed to do so. its knocking my confidence big time, i want to go for surgury but i hate getting my feet out and am scared and embarassed i will be turned away, what should i do,
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im to 15 and i have the start of a bunion on my right foot. It aches all the time. I went to see my doctor though and she suggested i get a bunion support pad and a toe divider. The support pad stops shoes rubing against the bunion which stops it getting inflmaed, the toe devider prevents your toe from being pushed further away. If it gets any worse i hope to undertake surgery not becuase im embarassed but, beacuse it causes me discomfort and i dont like the look of it. I hope this has helped anyone as i have noticed that no other posts had suggested toe devider and support pads. btw you can buy these from boots costing around £13 for both products.
Can anybody tell me whether the minimally invasive surgery mentioned in other comments is available throughout the UK and if not then where it is available?
Hi I'm 19 and I've had corrective surgery on both bunions between the age of 15 to 16. The operation is available in the UK on the NHS if the bunions are serious enough. However my bunions weren't treated early enough and I now have persistant arthritis from where the joint of my big toe has been worn down. The first doctor I went to said there was nothing that could be done, even though the pain was keeping me awake at night, so if your pain is bad, and/or you can't fit into shoes other than trainers, don't settle until you have a referral. The recovery time is about 4 - 6 weeks and in 20% of cases the pins have to be removed in a second operation. Swelling takes between 2 months and a year to go down completely.
hi I have smallish bunions on both feet. they are not painful but sometimes they do ache. Has anyone out there successful got results from the splints you can get as I don't want surgery a I don't get much pain although straighter feet would look good.
Hi i am 22 yrs old and have both bunions and corns on both feet, iv never shown my feet to anyone because i am to embarrased, i would like to no were i can get help from i am in desperate need and to embarrased to go on the show.
I have bunion live alone, therefore would like to know how I can have the surgery that does not put you off your feet for weeks. as no family near me. I love walking but suffer after? help
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