I have a bunion :(((

[madonnawhore]

I've been in denial about it for ages, but basically I have what can only be described as a bunion. It absolutely kills at the moment too. Most of the time it's fine, but sometimes it 'flares up' and starts aching and throbbing.

Anyone else ever had this? What should I do to stop it hurting or getting worse? It's not too deformed looking at the moment so is surgery really the only option?

I can't bear the thought of having to wear sensible shoes!!

You need to go to your GP asap. I left it too late when I went. They tried cortisone injections, without success, so had surgery in December. Now well on the way to recovery and looking forward to going out and buying some pretty shoes, instead of the clodhoppers I've been wearing for a couple of years! Seemingly if you go when symptoms first start they can try other options that may mean you don't need surgery. Good Luck Helebore1