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Bunion Pain Options

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GatorGirl98
GatorGirl98

Hello,

I've had a small bunion for years without any issue however for the past two months, I've been in a significant amount of pain. I saw an orthopedist a few months ago and we discussed the options - anti-inflammatory meds, cortisone shot, surgery. I started with the anti-inflammatory meds and he said to try them for a few weeks and then see what happens when I stop taking them, with the hopes that the pain would calm down. The pain was less, although not ever gone completely while I took the medication. I stopped taking them three days ago and the pain is definitely back full force. So now it's either trying the cortisone shot or moving directly to surgery. Does anyone have any opinions or experience? 

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