cam yarder Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 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. Â 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam yarder Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sharad Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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