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I had my bunion surgery 25 days ago and my whole leg is hurting me and I can't move my big toe too much, it feels soo stiff. Can someone please tell me how long this pain will last. I am soo anxious and worried. I wish I would of never done this. This is making me soo miserable
Bunion surgery is a painful surgery. Your leg is probably hurting from guarding when you walk because of the pain in your foot. I would check with your surgeon and find out the recovery time. Everyone is different and healing time varies from person to person.

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I would like to know if anybody out there has heard of any latest developments regarding the promises I have heard about Smae Institute holding talks with various universities to offer a distance learning degree course in Podiatry…….or it is just one of the false stories

Yes and no. According to their own site, they have an agreement with Anglia Ruskin University http://www.smaeinstitute.co.uk/Top_Up/top_up.php
By the way, I couldn't have found this one the Anglia Ruskin prospectus.

However, this BSc course - even if does exist - doesn't seem to be listed as one of the approved programmes by HPC :
http://www.hpc-uk.org/aboutregistration/educationandtraining/approvedcourses_ch/

BSc in Podiatry is, however, possible, if you're already registered with the HPC and only want to complete a degree:
http://homemadedegrees.blogspot.com/2007/08/podiatry-by-distance-learning.html

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I just had a pair of custom orthotics created for running (I have bad form.. recurrent knee and foot problems). I'm trying to wear them 1-2 hours/day to start… but at what point will they be ready to use for runs?

I assume your doctor gave you the same instructions that I received. You should increase the time you wear them each day so that after 2 weeks you are wearing them all of the time you are in shoes.

You should be wearing them for your runs now.

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my daughter is experiencing sudden pain in her joint of the big toe and her lower calf is tingling like the 'falling asleep feeling' but more painful.

Tingling is generally not something caused by gout, but it's possible that the tingling is indirectly caused by gout in the toe that is causing nerve inflammation and radiation of pain back up the nerve toward the calf. It would be a good idea to take her to a doc for this. Inflammation this intense is likely to cause further problems if it isn't treated.

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Do they give you surgery or medicine?
What ever they do does it hurt?
I'm asking because i have to go to a doctor about it and i am asking anybody from experience who has had one what they do

Treatment:

Conservative:

Wearing proper footwear and stockings with plenty of room in the toe region can provide treatment for hammertoe. Stretching exercises may be helpful in lengthening the excessively tight tendons.

Surgery:

In advanced cases, where conservative treatment is unsuccessful, surgery may be recommended. The tendons that attach to the involved toes are located and an incision is made to free the connective tissue to the foot bones. Additional incisions are made so the toes no longer bend in a downward fashion. The middle joints of the affected toes are connected together permanently with surgical hardware such as pins and wire sutures. The incision is then closed with fine sutures. These sutures are removed approximately seven to ten days after surgery.

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I am going to have both of the above done but am wondering how successful have most surgerys been?

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I get this pain in the arch of my foot, does anyone know what it is? The pain isn't constant, it just comes out of no where whether I am walking, standing, or sitting. When the pain does occur it happens in quick bursts, it will hurt for a couple seconds then there will be no pain for a couple seconds (the times vary, but the intervals or no more than 10 seconds). These quick intervals of pain only last up to 10 minutes at a time, and it happens 1 - 3 times a day. If you know what it is or anything I can do to reduce the pain then post your answer. Thanks.

could be plantar facitist (sp?). Where the ligament in the arch of your foot is too tight…the pain is like someone stabbing a knife into the middle of your foot…sound familiar?

There are stretches you can look up online and brace type supports you can wear to stretch the ligament so you won't get the pain.

hope that helps.

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I have pain in the heel from plantar fasciitis. What are the best exercises and what kind of tape should I buy to tape my foot like the podiatrist does…Any other suggestions would be just fine. Thanks

I have the same thing in both heels but it no longer bothers me - well only once in a while and never even as close to how painful it used to be. My podiatrist recommended that I no longer wear any shoes that don’t have a heel. I used to always wear sandals that had the heel actually a little lower than the rest of the foot (Berkenstock types) - a definite no no. Today I cannot even wear flat flip-flops or slippers or even just spending too much time in just stocking feet. Having a heel of at least 1/2 inch makes a huge difference. No surgery. No special insoles. And, best of all, no more pain. Good luck.

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I have had pain on my left heel for a couple of weeks now. At first it was in the front but now it is kind of all over the heel. It is worse in the morning and after i've set for a while. I can't seem to find a way to stretch out what ever I may have injured. Any ideas how I can correct this problem. I don't have much money and can't get new shoes yet. Probably another few weeks.

Only Xrays will confirm the presence of heel spurs. You could also have plantar fasciitis.

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I've been dealing with heel pain due to plantar fasciitis and have done all the things suggested by the doctors, no relief. Heard that earth shoes with the negative heel have been worn and have given some pain relief. They are quite expensive and I'd like more information before I buy them.

Actually high heels are better as they force the weight to the ball of the foot. You may wish to tie you rfeet at night. Tie the toes/ballof foot to ypur calve or ankle so that the bottom of the foot is stretched backwards. Rolling pin on the bottom before you go to bed or are watching TV. Exercise the plantar fascia ligament whenever you are standing. Putting on makeup, on the phone, waiting in line. Up and down on your toes. Comfortable shoes are a must. Heel cushions too.

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