[NautiNurse]

Are you sure you have hallux valgus? 9 out of 10 bunions occur in women. This is often due to wearing tight fitting shoes, or a genetic condition.

Other causes of toe/foot pain can be strain or gout.

[incredulous joe]

I really think it is strain caused by positioning, which I always just worked through. In addition to the swelling and pain, I also have some occasional numbness, which would indicate possible nerve damage.

I have an unusually high pain threshold and this has always worked against me with injuries or ailments which should have otherwise been treated early on.