NGKUR: Bone spur or Bunion?

[BrewGirl]

First off, I'd like to apologize for the picture of my nasty foot. My toenails look like shit. Forgive me, I need a pedi badly. But, lately when I've been wearing my tennis shoes, my little toe will go numb. I went to a party a few weeks ago and wore some shoes that were quite uncomfortable, yet cute, and got a little too drunk and stupidly, danced in them too. I had a huge bruise on the side of my little toe the next day. Ever since then, it's been a little sore. Yesterday, I noticed it was a bit more painful and today, it's like there is a knot there or even a big callus. It's sore and a little bruised too. I am thinking that this is either a nasty bunion making it's grand entrance or a bone spur. It's really annoying when I wear my tennis shoes which I pretty much am in on a daily basis.

Anyway, I know I need to see a Podiatrist which is my next move but in the meantime wanted to ask you ladies if any of you might know of or experienced this. Again, sorry for the foot.






 

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[akraus2015]

Ouch. I know nothing about feet but...painful.

[LadyNymeria]

Based on the picture and the way your small toe points in towards the 2nd smallest toe makes me think bunion. On that side of your foot it's called a bunionette or Tailor's bunion.

I had a standard bunion removed in 2008 because it had gotten extremely painful. Here's a picture of my (nasty) foot pre-surgry.



If you compare my picture to yours, the bumps have a similar appearance - just on opposite sides. If you have any questions at all, feel free to ask.

[BrewGirl]

Apr 15, 2015 21:29:41 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

Based on the picture and the way your small toe points in towards the 2nd smallest toe makes me think bunion. On that side of your foot it's called a bunionette or Tailor's bunion.

I had a standard bunion removed in 2008 because it had gotten extremely painful. Here's a picture of my (nasty) foot pre-surgry.



If you compare my picture to yours, the bumps have a similar appearance - just on opposite sides. If you have any questions at all, feel free to ask.

Thank you!! They do look similar! Is surgery a definite or are there other things to try first? 

[SheilaTheTank]

Definitely looks like a bunion. I get them. They suck.

Change your shoes often. Avoid heels until it calms down. Moleskin is your friend. PM me if you need more tips.

[LadyNymeria]

Apr 15, 2015 21:33:48 GMT -5 BrewGirl said:

Apr 15, 2015 21:29:41 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

Based on the picture and the way your small toe points in towards the 2nd smallest toe makes me think bunion. On that side of your foot it's called a bunionette or Tailor's bunion.

I had a standard bunion removed in 2008 because it had gotten extremely painful. Here's a picture of my (nasty) foot pre-surgry.

-snip pic-

If you compare my picture to yours, the bumps have a similar appearance - just on opposite sides. If you have any questions at all, feel free to ask.

Thank you!! They do look similar! Is surgery a definite or are there other things to try first? 

Avoid tight shoes and heels when possible. As SheilaTheTank suggested, moleskin will help prevent rubbing which can help alleviate pain or soreness.

It is believed mine was caused by the fact that I have no arches in my feet. The podiatrist who performed the surgery and the one I got a second opinion from both agreed that more likely than not my pain would never go away, and likely would get worse. It was already so bad that I couldn't imagine it getting worse and decided to go for the surgery.

[SheilaTheTank]

Apr 15, 2015 21:53:41 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

Apr 15, 2015 21:33:48 GMT -5 BrewGirl said:

Thank you!! They do look similar! Is surgery a definite or are there other things to try first? 

Avoid tight shoes and heels when possible. As SheilaTheTank suggested, moleskin will help prevent rubbing which can help alleviate pain or soreness.

It is believed mine was caused by the fact that I have no arches in my feet. The podiatrist who performed the surgery and the one I got a second opinion from both agreed that more likely than not my pain would never go away, and likely would get worse. It was already so bad that I couldn't imagine it getting worse and decided to go for the surgery.

I'm lucky because mine fade away after a while but it is a recurring problem. One of the MOST PAINFUL things ever is getting hit on your bunion. Like almost pass out with pain.  

[LadyNymeria]

Apr 15, 2015 21:55:35 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

Apr 15, 2015 21:53:41 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

Avoid tight shoes and heels when possible. As SheilaTheTank suggested, moleskin will help prevent rubbing which can help alleviate pain or soreness.

It is believed mine was caused by the fact that I have no arches in my feet. The podiatrist who performed the surgery and the one I got a second opinion from both agreed that more likely than not my pain would never go away, and likely would get worse. It was already so bad that I couldn't imagine it getting worse and decided to go for the surgery.

I'm lucky because mine fade away after a while but it is a recurring problem. One of the MOST PAINFUL things ever is getting hit on your bunion. Like almost pass out with pain.  

Yes it is! I used to work as a character at Six Flags and one day some kid jumped to get to me and landed on my foot right on my bunion (pre-removal). Instant tears. Had to hide out in the dressing room to recover.

[SheilaTheTank]

Apr 15, 2015 22:01:48 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

Apr 15, 2015 21:55:35 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

I'm lucky because mine fade away after a while but it is a recurring problem. One of the MOST PAINFUL things ever is getting hit on your bunion. Like almost pass out with pain.  

Yes it is! I used to work as a character at Six Flags and one day some kid jumped to get to me and landed on my foot right on my bunion (pre-removal). Instant tears. Had to hide out in the dressing room to recover.

Ouch! I would have probably screamed at the kid. I banged it on the edge of the bed once and literally almost passed out. I sat there breathing through my teeth for 5 minutes til the pain went again. MH thought I was dying or something. 

[LadyNymeria]

Apr 15, 2015 22:04:18 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

Apr 15, 2015 22:01:48 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

Yes it is! I used to work as a character at Six Flags and one day some kid jumped to get to me and landed on my foot right on my bunion (pre-removal). Instant tears. Had to hide out in the dressing room to recover.

Ouch! I would have probably screamed at the kid. I banged it on the edge of the bed once and literally almost passed out. I sat there breathing through my teeth for 5 minutes til the pain went again. MH thought I was dying or something. 

I wanted to! I was dressed as Daffy Duck so yelling at kids would have been frowned upon.

[SheilaTheTank]

Apr 15, 2015 22:07:33 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

Apr 15, 2015 22:04:18 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

Ouch! I would have probably screamed at the kid. I banged it on the edge of the bed once and literally almost passed out. I sat there breathing through my teeth for 5 minutes til the pain went again. MH thought I was dying or something. 

I wanted to! I was dressed as Daffy Duck so yelling at kids would have been frowned upon.

bwahahahaha! Great visual though!

[BrewGirl]

LadyNymeria, Omg, I am so sorry that happened but I just laughed at the picture of Daffy Duck yelling at kids.

I can imagine the pain it can cause. It is really tender just by touching. I don't want to feel it getting hit. Ugh. Always something.

[LadyNymeria]

Apr 15, 2015 22:21:59 GMT -5 BrewGirl said:

LadyNymeria, Omg, I am so sorry that happened but I just laughed at the picture of Daffy Duck yelling at kids.

I can imagine the pain it can cause. It is really tender just by touching. I don't want to feel it getting hit. Ugh. Always something.

My supervisor was really good about it at least and let me recover before going back out!