I might need to have surgery on one of my feet. A bunion (overgrowth of bone)?

Question

Do I have to worry about taking Fosamax. I took Fosamax for 3 years. Then I stopped taking it - I have a little back pain now. I know about the jaw disease people get. Has any one had problems will bones (not healing) in other parts (like in the feet)?Should I just keep taking Fosamax to help my spinal bones?

Answer 1

Hi Butterfly

Here are some ideas to help heal the issue.

Cause
Bunions occur more frequently in women who wear pointed and tight-fitting shoes.

To correct or improve a bunion, structural and functional correction of the postural and mechanical (weight-bearing) factors that led to its development is required. Fallen arches, postural muscle imbalance in the legs and pelvic area, and problems involving low back and pelvic joint mechanics, as well as habits of use (running, walking, and standing postures relating to work, sport, and general function) all need attention from skilled practitioners using manipulation and rehabilitation methods, including physical therapists, chiropractors, and osteopaths.


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Natural Cures

Note: Bunions need to be treated or will get worse. Mild bunions can be treated mechanically though larger ones may require surgery.

Herbs: Aloe vera juice, parsley tea, and calendula are all useful for helping to relieve the pain caused by bunions. Calendula lotion is also recommended.

Homeopathy: Ruta grav., Silicea, and Arnica are useful remedies, as is Benz ac, which must be taken alone, not in combination, like the other remedies.

Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments.

Lifestyle: Walk barefoot whenever possible. Exercise your feet, rolling them back and forth, from heel to toe, over a bottle.

Nutritional Supplementation: The following supplements can help improve the symptoms of bunions: DL-phenylalanine, D-phenylalanine, niacinamide, and magnesium. Although these supplements can improve symptoms of pain and inflammation, they will not get rid of the causes. Thus, they need to be taken on a regular basis several times per day to keep blood levels elevated. Improvement usually takes up to one month and will subside a short time after these nutrients are no longer taken.

Alternative Professional Care
If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating and relieving the symptoms of bunions: Acupuncture, Bodywork, Chiropractic, Magnetic Field Therapy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, Osteopathy, Prolotherapy, and Reflexology.

Best of health to you

Answer 2

i did, it was awful! i couldnt walk right for 5 weeks...just ate and crawled to the bathroom! had to get help the first 2 weeks. anyway, if you dont need to, pls dont do it. my friend had both done at the same time, dont get it! it hurts really bad! you need pain pills thats for sure! and be prepared to lay down for a week or so! do it in the summer would be my recommendation, if you do go thru with it. you can wear sandles.open toe shoes! also, you will be required to wear sneakers for the 1st month or so. anyway, good luck either way!

Answer 3

Butterflygirl, get the surgery . Ask the surgeon about the rest

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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