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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Overall though, I have to wonder why I waited so long to get this done.
This is what I heard so many times from so many people (not just athletes) that finally did it for me, too.
Everything I heard or read about was 10 to 1 great results and very happy. I'm sure hoping to be on the "ten" side.
Susan
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Brandt - over time the numbness won't feel odd/numb any longer - It will just feel normal. That sounds weird but is the case.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
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24 hours out. No swelling...but I had it elevated most of yesterday. The "strings" are stitches. Evidently the doc likes to leave a lot of slack so they don't have to dig around with tweezers when stitches come out. Sounds good to me! And yes, I did a polish refresh before surgery.
Susan
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scuffy b
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heading slowly NNW
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Best wishes, Susan.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Down to a tiny little scar, regular shoes and gradually adding miles to my hikes. I have yet to bike up a steep ascent. Won't know if I'm pain free until I can hike at least five miles. Right now I sometimes get a "knobby" feeling, but no pain, when I hit a few miles, then I back off. I'm feeling pretty good about it so far.
Susan
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Gorgeous George
Trad climber
Los Angeles, California
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I have general numbness in my feet/toes which a doctor attributed to diabetic nerve pain. The medication put me to sleep so I went without.
Needless to say, I climbed anyway, usually without major pain. Then, this summer, I climbed with new shoes on a fairly edgy face climb, and seriously hurt the big toe on my left foot, and somewhat on my right. Totally lost the nail on the left, the right one hung tight but had blood under it.
I also noticed a real swollen bunion on my left foot. Finally went to a podiatrist when it didn't seem to want to heal, and he told me I'd dislocated the left big toe. While concerned about the blood and the loss of the nail, advising me to use something to ward off fungus, he basically advised me to buy good orthotics, of the plastic type, which he sized to my foot, and to wear little "separaters" between the toes, which I have for weeks.
The pain has subsided, but the bunion still protrudes more than it ever did.
What is the prognosis? After several weeks of treatment and babying my feet, can I get back out? Should I go on some hikes first?
I'm concerned the podiatrist will be inclined to elect for surgery, and I won't do it.
Wish my toes were as hard as my head.
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Norman Claude
climber
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I've had four foot surgeries including one for a Mortons' neuroma. NONE of the surgeons recommended Correct Toes. These are toe spreaders that actually work. These need to be tried for many months before going under the knife.
It's taken me four years before I could foot jam. or even walk with a normal gait.
Wearing wide at the toe shoes is also essential.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Congrats Susan! It only gets better!
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WhiskeyToast
Social climber
Hawaii
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Oct 24, 2014 - 03:30pm PT
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Susan, Can you give us an update? How are things going? I've suffered for over ten years with MN and this thread has inspired me to get the operation. I'm searching for a good surgeon.
Thanks everyone.
Greg
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Oct 29, 2014 - 06:26pm PT
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I am happy with the results. Off and on I've had some foot pain since surgery when I've really pounded it. However, it was different than the neuroma pain and I felt was mainly the healing from the surgical trauma. This past week I've really been pounding it with a lot of mountain biking and hiking. I have not had any neuroma pain at all.
I've been adding mileage to my biking and hiking and I am pleased...very pleased.
I'm happy with my surgeon who is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle.
Susan
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Oct 29, 2014 - 06:57pm PT
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Like! :)
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 29, 2014 - 11:49pm PT
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I hasn't been bugging me much in recent years but I also wear crocks almost all the time, even when socially awkward and wear Vibram 5-Fingers on hikes cause they keep the toes separated.
Haven't tried to go backpacking for awhile.
Peace
Karl
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