Hallux Limitus/Rigidus

[cam yarder]

Does anyone have any stories to share about their experiences with hallux limitus/rigidus? I'm afraid I may have the condition and want to hear how others have dealt with it. Thanks!

[Gazza]

I think that the reason you haven't received any replies so far is that those conditions can put a stop to many activities. I have hallux rigidus and have had to give up rock climbing as the tight shoes hurt way too much and also had to give up running. I think what brought the condition on was way too many years running and the toes gave out before any thing else did.

 

Thankfully mountaineering is still on the list of things to do as the boots are stiff and once in them I get no pain. I've also had to switch to a lighter pair of mountaineering boots just to go backpacking. For everyday shoes I look for ones with room in the toe box. To stay in shape without running I go to the gym and use the elliptical and that plus hiking/backpacking keeps me in shape for mountaineering. I also take turmeric daily (better in the long run that NSAIDs) and I believe it helps. So its just been a matter of adjusting what I like to do and I'm very happy mountaineering is still on the list!

[cam yarder]

Update: the doctor has told me she thinks it's a stress fracture of the sesamoids. Has anyone dealt with stress fractures of the sesamoids or sesamoiditis? success stories? i have not found many success stories after hours of googling...

[David Sharad]

Hi everyone.!

Such a nice and informative discussion guys. I am happy to read all the post in this thread. Thanks for sharing this information for everyone who is in the community.