Can you get corns on the bottoms of your feet?

March 10th, 2010

maybe it's a wart? How do you tell?

Toenail fungus – can't get rid of it!?

March 10th, 2010

A friend of mine has nail fungus on his big toe, at one time it fell off! He walks around with sandals, and I hate it! He said he tried everything and nothing works...I'm not sure if that's true, can you help me help him? thanks

Partially torn achilles tendon – who has had this repaired?

March 10th, 2010

so, apparently I partially tore my achilles tendon last night (playing b-ball). The Ortho Dr. that I saw today gave me two options...surgery to repair it or a full cast to let it heal. He gave the % chance or reinjury and pros/cons of each but I wanted some unbiased feedback from folks that have had this injury. Which option did you choose...why...are you happy you made that choice, etc. I am a very active 30 yr old male (if that helps) and wish to return to being fully active ASAP.

had bunion surgery.. and the cold is bothering it now.. why?

March 10th, 2010

ive been told by people that had similar surgeries done to their feet that the cold will bother your feet, and rain also. but my doctor told me that since my bunion surgery wasnt directly in my joint that it wouldnt bother me when weather got cold and with rain, however since i had the surgery with the titanium screw put into my bone, and ever since its gotten cold sometimes it throbs for a little and goes away completely.. could i have arthritis in my toe already? its dec 23rd 09 i had it operated on july 21st 09 and ill be 26 on december 28th.. im still young.. if the screw is not in my toe joint, why has it been hurting off and on?! ugh! im really active and i know now that my foot is never going to be the same, but at least now i can run and walk without the horrible pain..

thanks for your help!

merry xmas!

How do I know if what I have is plantar fascitis or a heel spur?

March 10th, 2010

I've had pretty severe heel pain for just over one year. I have high arches, have tried the arch supports, heel pads, etc. Alot of people answer these kind of questions with "Go to the doctor", forgetting that not all people have insurance. I'm obviously not going to die from it, I just haven't met anyone yet who suffers from either. The pain radiates, is sometimes burning(nerve?), sometimes stinging, always aching. Should I just cut it off? LOL
I am limping daily. I want to go out hiking, but the payback is a bitch. I do small stretching daily, pulling my toes back, And I take ibuprofen and naproxen regularly.

Is it possible to get an arch in flat feet, if so, how?

March 10th, 2010

I have ridcously flat feet and i was wondering if there is any possible and safe way to get a arch in my foot?

Anyone have treatment for plantar fasciitis pain?

March 10th, 2010

Treatment for pain on side of foot?

March 9th, 2010

I have no idea how or why, but the outside of my left foot started hurting a few days ago. When I move it, it feels like there is fluid moving there (or it could just be a tendon or something stretching/ripping?). When I walk flat-footed, it is almost unbearable to walk. However, when I walk on my toes, the pain disappears. My foot looks exactly the same as before (no swelling), so it can't be a broken bone. Does anyone know what could be causing this and how to fix it?

Should I feel pain after removal of ingrown nail?

March 9th, 2010

I had an ingrown toenail removed at the emergency room tonight, and the doctor chemically burned the root of the nail so it won't grow back. Now that I've been back home for a few hours, my toe hurts like hell. Is this pain common, rare but nothing to worry about, or cause for concern?

has anybody heard of the new laser treatment for toenail fungus? im interested in getting more info on it? ?

March 9th, 2010