Great video, my wife’s big toe ,left foot, is stinging up. She just got some good shoes, Brooks Ariel. GTS 23, now if I can get her to get rid of the sandals.
Well my poor toes! Surgery is Friday 3 hammer toes to fix as well if you have advice on healing would be appreciated, this Alaska lady is happy i found out what it means. Thanks!
The first time my big toe MTP pain started, was after wearing a new pair of work boots with metatarsal guards… They put pressure on the joint from above, and when the boot material creases, it pushes sharply into the top of the joint. Last 5 days has basically felt like I was walking around on a foot that felt like it had been whacked with a hammer. 🔨 😣
I had metatarsal surgery, and cholectimy on big toe joint. I no longer have pain, but NUMBNESS since surgery last October! It is so frustrating, I use ice/heat nightly. Also have lower back problems, AND just had hip replacement surgery. I'm a mess, no surgeries until 67, then 4 in 2 yrs!! I don't know if the foot is nerve issues, but when I try to sleep it's MISERABLE!😢
Yes it sounds like the nerve was irritated as a result of the operation. Nerve conduction tests would be needed to confirm. It’s a surgical risk I’m afraid. If it hasn’t improved by now then it’s unlikely to. You should get used to the numbness over time.
@PhysioMSK Thk you soo much for your response! Podiatrist shrugged it off as arthritis (I'm sure it is). I just did an at home foot bath w/Epsom salts and kneaded and stretched it back and forth, and got a little relief! APPRECIATE YOU, new sub here!!
Is it best to get surgery before it gets worse? I have the spur and arthritis, but doctor told me surgery isn’t necessary for now. Will it get worse to where I’ll have to fuse it? Should I get the spur at the top shaved… or what ever the initial surgery is?
I can’t those questions for you. Whether you need surgery and what type of procedure needs careful assessment and discussion with a foot surgeon. I would recommend you ask your doctor to refer you.
Same 🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️ And the foot pains and I don't do a lot of things... I ' m afraid...of... walk... but... it's not time for surgery... /// In a sense is better because I live in a house with STAIRS !!! So I'm saving money and preparing for the lot of weeks after surgery without help
I’m guessing you probably have fairly good toe movement and therefore don’t need stiff soles. Wide shoes are often comfortable in the condition as they prevent the thickened joint from rubbing against the next door toe.
