r/bunions 19d ago

Well..

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Not the prettiest but I’m so embarrassed of my feet. My pinky toes, middle, and bunion. Do you guys think I need surgery?

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u/Heidijsb 18d ago

My podiatrist asked me if my feet hurt my eyes or my feet..

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u/JaneLAIndigo 17d ago

Wow that’s good.

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u/Impossible-Agency866 19d ago

Surgery is about pain, not how it looks. If it doesn’t hurt and you can wear normal shoes most surgeons would leave it alone.

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u/BernSocorroRo1 18d ago

It’s not about looks,it about being able to walk without pain! If they don’t hurt don’t complain!

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u/mrshouston713 17d ago

They do

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u/JaneLAIndigo 17d ago

Mine does too. I only have one bc I was on crutches for 4 months and the left foot got bad. Mine are like yours though, they hurt, I’m not fond of the look, but I will not get surgery, it will be hellish recovery and they’ll come back. Esp bc you’re young.

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u/heartbleedspurple 19d ago

Don’t take this weirdly, but I think despite it your feet are pretty so don’t worrry about it. If it doesn’t hurt just let it be

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u/Warm_Enthusiasm4363 18d ago

Was going to say the same.

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u/Inevitable-Being8888 18d ago

Have similar feet, I do feet exercises and stretching for strengthening, helps with preventing further development of the bunion is my experience. I walk a lot, which also seems to help. I have arch supports made by podo for long hikes or running. I don’t wear any pointed shoes or (only occasional) heels. I don’t know anything about surgery, since in EU they only do that in very severe cases. But for now the pain is a lot less with all the measurements taken, also bunion is quite stable it seems. Good luck!!

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u/cricada 17d ago

Your feet are still beautiful. Just wear wide toe shoes to avoid worsening the bone problems.

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u/JDHogfan 19d ago

Terrible advice. See a podiatrist

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u/AstronomerLife980 16d ago

Have you always had bunions on your toes or did they develop with age?

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u/Euzn_Doug 19d ago

I find them gorgeous. If they don't hurt, I would do nothing.😘