so many products out there….. what really works?
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Hi – I’m not an expert, but I have bunions on both feet (lucky me), so I’ve been to a podiatrist for help. He told me there is no "over the counter" cure for bunions. The only way to permanently get rid of them is surgery, which is very painful and will keep you off your feet for several weeks. The bunion regulators/splints, which claim to straighten out your toe thus ridding you of a bunion, do not work – don’t waste your money. For me, I’ve found the most relief using the bunion gel sleeves. They act as a buffer between the bunion and your shoe. Footsmart.com sells them, but I saw them online somewhere else for less (I just can’t remember which site right now, sorry). Remember, wearing tight shoes does not actually cause the bunion, but they do exacerbate the problem. Try to wear shoes with a wide toe box and sensible heel rather than the neck-breakers. I wear flip flops as much as possible. You can also take an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen or aleve, which will help a little with the pain. Good luck!