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I was an older Ex Athlete when diagnosed. After surgery it took nearly there years and a self designed orthotic to start jogging again. I would play with the pain to enjoy full function now unless you plan on going Pro.
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I was diagnosed with Freibergs 10 years ago.I wore a walking shie for 6 weeks and my foot has been fine up till now. I broke my ankle on the same side. After 8 weeks in cast and boot the freibergs has returned. Dr. Said the cast probably froze the joint. I am in a walking shoe again snd am praying the freiburgs will get ok again. Otherwise Ill need surgery. Needless to say its very painful.
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I first started with the symptoms of Freiberg's at the age of 13. I wasn't diagnosed with Freiberg's, however, until I was about 19. By that time, it was pretty bad and there was a large piece laying between in the joint that was very visible in the scans. I was advised of my options and we started conservatively with the different pads in my shoes. It remained painful and swollen and when I was 21, dealing with additional weight from pregnancy, I was given a steroid shot in that area. I was given relief, the pain and swelling went away completely and I was able to get on with life. Now, at 54, I'm starting to have issues again, that same pain occasionally comes back. I may need to find a new specialist and figure out my best options. I think this is a very individual thing, only you can decide just how miserable you are. For me, it was the right decision to put this off for 33 years. Hopefully I can push it off again. Maybe not. Just make sure that whatever your decision is it is your decision and you are comfortable with it.
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I have freiberg's disease in both feet. I had 2 surgeries on my left foot back in high school where they just cleaned up the broken bone pieces. 10 years or so later I start having the same symptoms in my right foot. I was living in a different state and the doctor wanted to try implants- I had a screw shaped one first which was terrible, so he took it out and then tried a silicone ball which was better but it still felt like I was stepping on a rock with each step. The idea was to keep the length of the toe. I ended up moving home and having the doctor who did my first 2 surgeries look at my right foot, he removed the implant, shortened the bone/cleaned it up and for the most part my feet have been fine ever since.
They still hurt when I'm on them for a few hours or more- a day at the zoo kills them but for the most part I don't have much pain or really notice my feet troubles and I wear just regular tennis shoes. I've been told not to wear flip flops but I do it anyway. Heels are a no go because of where the weight goes but I just wanted to post my story because I think the surgery to shorten the bone/clean it up has been the best thing for me. I would definitely recommend it if you've already tried the shoe/boot and it's not working. This surgery has really helped me. Oh and stay away from implants. :)
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