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Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Morton's Neuroma(Free Handout)


Signs and Symptoms

The most common symptom of Morton's neuroma is localized pain in the interspace between the third and fourth toes. It can be sharp or dull, and is worsened by wearing shoes and by walking. Pain usually is less severe when the foot is not bearing weight.

Diagnosis

To diagnose Morton's neuroma the podiatrist commonly palpates the area to elicit pain, squeezing the toes from the side. Next he or she m...Read the full article

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I had surgery about 25 years ago for this, and I was fine in a couple of weeks or so. My pain was at the end of my middle toe, which felt like an ingrown toenail. That's probably why it took a couple of visits to the podiatrist to diagnose. Now, I'm 65 years old, and I'm experiencing the same symptoms in my hand, with what feels like an ingrown nail, with no visible signs, other than some numbness, like a lack of circulation. Is it possible to have a similar problem (neuroma) in the hand, with a similar surgery? Sorry for the long question!