Bunions....

what2do

These are something I've gradually had develop over the last few yrs (bad gene pool!) and as someone a tad on the short side I love my heels, however I find the ole bunions are now starting to hurt on the long days/night

Anyone any suggestions on how to ease this??

PS - thought this was one for the ladies lounge but perhaps I'm wrong?!

Xiney

I don't have bunions (don't have celtic feet & don't wear heels more than I have to) but I've noticed they sell bunion cushions in boots, you might try those.

Otherwise, there is the option of surgery - my grandmother had it several decades ago so I can only assume it's very routine by now.

Pythia

I have bunions (genetic also) and to be honest, the solution to your feet not hurting is to wear wide, flat shoes. Sucks eh?

The bunion causes you to lose flexability in your big toe joint. To wear heels, your foot gets bent at the toe joints to accommodate the slope of the heel. Because you've lost some flexability, it's instantly sorer to wear heels.

I would recommend looking for particular heels which may be wider at the base. I only have a few pairs of heels now as it gets worse and these have been carefully selected for their less hurtful styling.

For when wearing flats, you should get a pair or 'orthotics' made by a physio. THis will try to correct the bunion. In the long term, the solution to bunions is an operation which will shave away part of your bone so that the toe ball fits into the toe socket again

Oh, Xiney, that surgery would not be routine for a young person and afaik, it causes you to be off your feet for many weeks, including no driving so a big decision and not one they'll do for minor cases unfort. Otherwise I'd have it done already!

kizzyr

Pythia wrote: »

I have bunions (genetic also) and to be honest, the solution to your feet not hurting is to wear wide, flat shoes. Sucks eh?

The bunion causes you to lose flexability in your big toe joint. To wear heels, your foot gets bent at the toe joints to accommodate the slope of the heel. Because you've lost some flexability, it's instantly sorer to wear heels.

I would recommend looking for particular heels which may be wider at the base. I only have a few pairs of heels now as it gets worse and these have been carefully selected for their less hurtful styling.

For when wearing flats, you should get a pair or 'orthotics' made by a physio. THis will try to correct the bunion. In the long term, the solution to bunions is an operation which will shave away part of your bone so that the toe ball fits into the toe socket again

Oh, Xiney, that surgery would not be routine for a young person and afaik, it causes you to be off your feet for many weeks, including no driving so a big decision and not one they'll do for minor cases unfort. Otherwise I'd have it done already!

My boyfriend's mother had her bunions removed in early December and wasn't allowed to (or to be honest able to for a long time) drive for 3 months after the operation. It is painful and debilitating.
High heels won't help you at all OP I'm afraid so you'll have to either deal with the pain or change your shoes.
As a side note, I was quite surprised to learn that if you're going to get bunions you'll get them regardless of the footwear you choose. Granted high heels don't help but bunions are something that will occur with or without them.

what2do

Yeah I know I shouldn't wear high heels and I don't wear them that often anymore but for me if I'm going to a wedding or something I find that they complete my outfit - I feel more glamorous!

THink I may see if I could be fitter for orthotics and hope this may help...although knowing me it'll be another year before I get round to that!