Anonymous wrote:Stop wearing heels and narrow toed shoes! ‘Cute’ shoes lead many women to crippling foot deformities in their elder years. I work with elder patients and it always makes me sad to see the ravages of so-called ‘fashion’.

I wear neither and never have (not OP) and I’m still getting them.

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Anonymous wrote:Yoga toes and other types of bunion correction devices don’t cure the bunion. The bunion happens from structural issues in your foot that affect the way you stand and walk. Wearing shoes that are roomy, provide adequate arch support and don’t force your weight onto the front of your foot can reduce the severity of bunions and even delay their formation, but bunions happen even if you wear sensible shoes and stay at a healthy weight (obviously extra weight carried on your feet affects the way you walk and stand). About 1/3 of people get bunions, it’s a very common condition. Some people get relief from podiatric foot therapy/massage that helps them to walk more naturally. Bunions can recur after surgical intervention, so bear that in mind.

Okay. Posts like this are bewildering--full of certitude you do not possess.

Yoga toes and other types of bunion devices may not have fixed your bunions--they have, however, corrected my feet issues and I don't have the bunions anymore. Going from having them and a Dr. recommending surgery on both sides of both feet to having no visible bunion constitutes a cure to me.

And, as you say, bunions can recur after surgery. So surgery may not cure bunions, either.

If I had to pick between spending 20 bucks on yoga toes and maybe fixing a problem or going straight to getting my bones shaved down, I'd try the less invasive approach every time, even if I ended up eventually needing the surgery. It would be a bummer to have them recur after a surgery and only then find yoga toes would have helped in my case all along.

But by all means, shout from the rooftops, "You're doomed bunion-having people! DO NOT try yoga toes! Also don't try surgery! Abandon all hope!"

+1. I had horrible bunions on both feet and my podiatrist tried to talk me in to having both feet done at the same time. My bunions caused constant pain. I had worn dress shoes a lot and when I was a kid, my mom cared more about how cute a shoe was and I had to wear shoes that were not my size.

I had the old fashioned surgery 25 years ago on the foot with the bunion that caused the most pain. The first 2 days I was in incredible pain but after that I was fine. My bunion never came back. I was going to get the other foot done but got pregnant with twins and ended up staying home with them. The bunion on my right foot slowly went away. I assume this is because I never wore anything other than loose tennis shoes after I gave birth. My feet swelled during pregnancy so I bought bigger tennis shoes and continued to wear them after I gave birth. I have no bunion on my right foot any more. I had worn pumps and uncomfortable shoes my whole life. When I was young, my mom cared more about how cute a shoe was and I often had to wear shoes that were too small.

Anonymous wrote:Yoga toes and other types of bunion correction devices don’t cure the bunion. The bunion happens from structural issues in your foot that affect the way you stand and walk. Wearing shoes that are roomy, provide adequate arch support and don’t force your weight onto the front of your foot can reduce the severity of bunions and even delay their formation, but bunions happen even if you wear sensible shoes and stay at a healthy weight (obviously extra weight carried on your feet affects the way you walk and stand). About 1/3 of people get bunions, it’s a very common condition. Some people get relief from podiatric foot therapy/massage that helps them to walk more naturally. Bunions can recur after surgical intervention, so bear that in mind.

NP and yes, they can't cure a bunion but these kind of corrective devices are meant to slow down the progression of the bunion. It's still there, it will eventually get worse despite using these products, but in might slow down how long it takes for you to get to that point. There is no guarantee it will both there is usually no harm either.

Anonymous wrote:In early June, I went up to NYC to have a consult with a dr there who specializes in minimally invasive bunion surgery. She's at a a top hospital there and seems to be a real pioneer in this field.

Unfortunately for me, my bunion is so bad that I'm not qualified for the really quick recovery procedure (weight bearing in a couple days). But even if she did a more extensive surgery on me, it would be better than what doctors here have been telling me.

I'm holding off doing the surgery for a bit -- I'm finally an empty nester (yay!) and my pain isn't horrific yet. I wanted to do the consult so I could see how much down time I should plan for.

Unfortunately I'm out of town and can't remember the doctor's name. But I promise that I will post her info when I get home in a few days.

Also, I had my bunion shaved about a decade ago and I would never do that again. The incision has caused me so much pain.

Thank you, many of us could use that information! Appreciative.

Anonymous wrote:Stop wearing heels and narrow toed shoes! ‘Cute’ shoes lead many women to crippling foot deformities in their elder years. I work with elder patients and it always makes me sad to see the ravages of so-called ‘fashion’.

I was born with bunions. Or at least the propensity for them I remember having them when I was a young child. I never wear heels and I primarily go barefoot. Wearing an orthotic in the winter makes a big difference. I need the surgery but I have a standing job and I’m sure when I’ll be able to be off my feet.

I don't know a single person who had one foot done who will ever have the other done too. Awful.

In early June, I went up to NYC to have a consult with a dr there who specializes in minimally invasive bunion surgery. She's at a a top hospital there and seems to be a real pioneer in this field.

Unfortunately for me, my bunion is so bad that I'm not qualified for the really quick recovery procedure (weight bearing in a couple days). But even if she did a more extensive surgery on me, it would be better than what doctors here have been telling me.

I'm holding off doing the surgery for a bit -- I'm finally an empty nester (yay!) and my pain isn't horrific yet. I wanted to do the consult so I could see how much down time I should plan for.

Unfortunately I'm out of town and can't remember the doctor's name. But I promise that I will post her info when I get home in a few days.

Also, I had my bunion shaved about a decade ago and I would never do that again. The incision has caused me so much pain.

Anonymous wrote:Yoga toes? What the.. is Yoga toes?

Google is your friend. Don't be so daft.

Yoga toes will do absolutely nothing for a true bunion. It's a bone issue. You cannot correct bones with gel stretches.

Dr. Neufeld in Fairfax does the minimally invasive.

Bringing this thread back to life. I am at my wits end and desperately need bunion surgery. Can anyone recommend a good surgeon, preferably minimally invasive? Or even doctors to avoid?

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Anonymous wrote:Stop wearing heels and narrow toed shoes! ‘Cute’ shoes lead many women to crippling foot deformities in their elder years. I work with elder patients and it always makes me sad to see the ravages of so-called ‘fashion’.

Don't assume we're all stuffing our feet into small shoes. I wear wide shoes and still have bunions. It runs in the family.

Yes, I’ve had horrible bunions since I was 12 and certainly wasn’t wearing cute heels yet. My bunions have prevented me from ever wearing cute shoes actually so quite the opposite. Genetics, ugh.

Can anyone recommend a good doctor for bunions and flat feet? I have a teenage daughter with some pretty severe bunions due to flat feet. We have been working with a podiatrist and an orthopedist for years, and we need another opinion as things are now in the severe category. Thank you.

Yoga toes? What the.. is Yoga toes?

Anonymous wrote:Yoga toes and other types of bunion correction devices don’t cure the bunion. The bunion happens from structural issues in your foot that affect the way you stand and walk. Wearing shoes that are roomy, provide adequate arch support and don’t force your weight onto the front of your foot can reduce the severity of bunions and even delay their formation, but bunions happen even if you wear sensible shoes and stay at a healthy weight (obviously extra weight carried on your feet affects the way you walk and stand). About 1/3 of people get bunions, it’s a very common condition. Some people get relief from podiatric foot therapy/massage that helps them to walk more naturally. Bunions can recur after surgical intervention, so bear that in mind.

Okay. Posts like this are bewildering--full of certitude you do not possess.

Yoga toes and other types of bunion devices may not have fixed your bunions--they have, however, corrected my feet issues and I don't have the bunions anymore. Going from having them and a Dr. recommending surgery on both sides of both feet to having no visible bunion constitutes a cure to me.

And, as you say, bunions can recur after surgery. So surgery may not cure bunions, either.

If I had to pick between spending 20 bucks on yoga toes and maybe fixing a problem or going straight to getting my bones shaved down, I'd try the less invasive approach every time, even if I ended up eventually needing the surgery. It would be a bummer to have them recur after a surgery and only then find yoga toes would have helped in my case all along.

But by all means, shout from the rooftops, "You're doomed bunion-having people! DO NOT try yoga toes! Also don't try surgery! Abandon all hope!"