Bunion- The Pain Of My Life
For as long as I can remember I have had an ugly bunion on each foot. I used to hate my feet with a passion. There was nothing worse that living with my horrible toes. I couldn’t wear those lovely shoes that you see on Sex and the City. I wanted to wear heels, sling backs and the latest fashions. Not with my feet. They were ugly, ugly, ugly. Then something happened. My ugly feet didn’t bother me any more…nope…I didn’t care about the horrendous shape or the wonky toes or the horrible collection of shoes I was reduced to wearing. No. Something else became my obsession. Pain. Oh my Lord…the pain. No longer did my bunions stare at me like a bad Picasso painting. I was no longer obsessed by shape, form and fit. The pain took my mind off aesthetics all together. The simplest of trips to the… Read more about Bunion- The Pain Of My Life →
Neoprene bunion brace’s don’t work
A couple of days ago, I managed to get my hands on what I can only describe as a neoprene sleeve for my bunions. It was available in the local drugstore and cost me about $15. They look like the same material they use for making a divers wetsuit and have lots of little holes in them. I think the idea of these things is to apply some kind of pulling force on the big toe itself and trying to prevent it from moving closer to second toe. I can’t find a picture of what these look like on the Internet so it is tough to imagine. The main piece wraps around the ball of your foot and an extension that you pull on over the big toe. Imagine having a glove you pull all for your foot saw that it ends in the middle of your arch and you… Read more about Neoprene bunion brace’s don’t work →
3 Reasons to Have Bunion Surgery
Bunions are definitely an inconvenience, but the amount of inconvenience and pain they cause varies from person to person. Making the decision to go through bunion surgery can difficult, especially if you arent sure if your bunion will get larger and more painful with time or not. Consider the top 3 reasons that many people decide to go forward with the surgery. Pain Whether you have a small bunion that is torturously painful or a larger one that is more uncomfortable, you may want to go through bunion surgery to relieve consistent pain that is not eased by other means. Some alternatives to surgery may be switching to wider shoes and not wearing anything that squeezes your toes together, or using different shoe cushion inserts to allow for more protection. When these options fail and you are in pain, then you may need the surgery. Even a little pain is… Read more about 3 Reasons to Have Bunion Surgery →
How Does a Bunion Night Splint Work? Details Revealed
If you are having difficulty sleeping through the night because of the pain or discomfort caused by a bunion, you may be relieved to learn that a bunion night splint could solve the problem. While a splint is of course not a cure for a bunion and cannot prevent the development of an oncoming bunion, it can relieve enough of the discomfort that you may not wake up as often during the night. A bunion night splint essentially wraps around your foot then extends down over your big toe. The goal is to pull the big toe into the correct position, not allowing it to buckle down against the next toe. Temporarily fixing the problem that is causing the bunion internally, it can bring some relief to the pain and agitation that you feel during the night. Of course, in the morning you still have to deal with a bunion… Read more about How Does a Bunion Night Splint Work? Details Revealed →
Can a Bunion Splints Fix My Foot? What about Pain?
Bunion splints are often the first place people turn when they are frustrated with their bunions or simply cannot take the pain anymore. They are especially popular with people who are just starting to form a bunion and think it might prevent it from forming any further. If you are considering a splint for your own feet, be aware of what they can actually do for you and which type you may want to pick. What They Do A bunion splint is not a miracle worker. It will not prevent your bunion from developing and will not necessarily take away all the pain that sometimes comes with the condition. What a splint will do is keep your big toe straightened in the correct position so that it does not collapse in on the rest of your toes. This can bring some pain relieve and a little more comfort, especially at… Read more about Can a Bunion Splints Fix My Foot? What about Pain? →
Wheaton Bunion Brace Wear it Day and Night
Are you tired of your bunion splint twisting around in your shoe or forcing you to buy new footwear because it takes up so much room? If so, then join hundreds of others before you and look into a Wheaton bunion brace. For many reasons, this is simply the best bunion brace on the market and it is literally the only one you will ever need to purchase. It is expensive and frustrating to have bunion splints for daytime use and others for nighttime use. The Wheaton bunion brace can be worn at all times of day and will accommodate your shoes much better than other brands. Of course, it still will take up a little extra room in your shoes, but not as much as bulkier models. Also, a Wheaton bunion brace will hold its position even while you are wearing shoes. You wont have to worry about it… Read more about Wheaton Bunion Brace Wear it Day and Night →
Bunion Surgery Cost Affordable Option?
Is your bunion only getting worse, bringing on more and more pain by the year? If so, then bunion surgery may be an option you could consider. Whether or not you can afford the bunion surgery cost is another matter. How much you surgery will cost depends partly on how bad your particular situation is and exactly what needs to be done. Simply removing the bump may be offered at lower cost by some surgeons, but the chances are high that the bunion will simply come back, sometimes within a few months. The best surgery will correct the position of your big toe as well so that the problem is less likely to reoccur. In general, bunion surgery cost is around $4,000, varying of course by surgeon. While it may be tempting to cut costs and just go with the cheapest surgeon you find, make sure they are accredited and… Read more about Bunion Surgery Cost Affordable Option? →
Bunions and Orthotics: The Truth…
Orthotics and insoles are sometimes thrown up as a solution to having bunions. Well they’re not. I have a very good friend that is a leading expert in the field of orthotics and he told me the truth. Orthotics don’t cure bunions. They don’t fix bunions. The don’t straighten bunions. Orthotics have 2 goals when used on a patient with bunions. They help SLOW DOWN the rate at which bunions progress…but they still progress 
They will help with SOME pain reduction but this is due to helping stabilizing the foot during push off when we walk. I’m not sure how this works but he assures me this is the case. What he says is if you want to spend up to $400 for a bit of pain relief and have to wear cluncky shoes…go right ahead. Just don’t let yourself be ‘sold’ orthotics on the promise that they will… Read more about Bunions and Orthotics: The Truth… →
The Pros and Cons of Surgical Bunion Removal
Surgical bunion removal is easier and quicker now than ever before, but it is still not always the fast cure for the condition. Laser surgery is now the most often removal surgery, and while it has a high rate or success, it doesnt always fix the problem completely. So, what exactly are the pros and cons of going through a surgical removal? Cons The only real con to surgical bunion removal is the cost involved. If you have medical insurance it is likely that much of it will be covered for you, but you will still have to meet your deductible and get permission to go ahead with the surgery. If you do not have insurance then you are looking at around two to four thousand dollars, depending on how complicated your surgery will be and which surgeon you choose. If you decide you want the hardware removed from your… Read more about The Pros and Cons of Surgical Bunion Removal →
Bunion Surgery is as painful as it sounds
I’ve been asked many time why I don’t just go and have bunion surgery…and get those ugly ‘bumps’ taken off. Trust me…if it was that simple I would…in a heart beat. Alsa, it is never that easy when it comes to surgery and it’s the same with bunion surgery. The surgery is just the beginning. I’ve been to an Orthopedic surgeon and a podiatric surgeon and both were very professional and explained all the pro’s and all the con’s to me. It boils down to the simple fact that I will need at least 3 months of my life to be back on my feet without crutches and walking pain free…PER FOOT. For obvious reasons they don’t do both feet at the same time. I just don’t have the time. My work schedule and family life just won’t allow it. I could be selfish and just do it but that… Read more about Bunion Surgery is as painful as it sounds →
