[pct-l] Backpacking with a bunion info

[Alexandra Larsen]

I've been blessed with bunions on both feet pretty much my whole life-they
can be inherited as well as develop over time-I've had one repaired already
and I'm only 24. I never really felt much improvement after the surgery, and
they do come back, although its usually over a long period of time, so
surgery might be worth it. According to my podiatrist, other than orthotics
and surgery, there really isn't much you can do about them. I run, backpack,
xc ski, and am pretty active over all despite the bunion pain. It definitely
bothers me but not enough to stop doing what I want. So I guess what I'm
saying is 'keep on truckin' since you've already got the orthotics and
aren't into the surgery option. Ibuprofen might help too.

Happy Trails!

Alexandra

On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 10:54 PM, Mary Kwart <mkwart at gci.net> wrote:

> To all of you old hikers out there (particularly women):
>
> I have developed a bunion on my right foot. I use orthotics. it doesn't
> stop me from backpacking and it causes no pain to backpack, but it seems to
> be getting worse (bigger). Any experience with this? I've ruled out surgery
> because of the prolonged recovery and I have heard that that the bunion
> comes back. I guess I am looking for non surgical alternatives to treat
> this--I've used orthotics and Yoga toes to stretch out my toes, but to no
> avail.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Fireweed
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