Morton's Neuroma

[livingwith]

I have been diagnosed with Morton’s Neuroma for nearly 2 years now. I have always worn high-heels for 20 some years. Apparently a big mistake that I am paying for now.
When I first went to the doctor it was for my right foot which had become very painful after a “power shopping” excursion for Christmas. I was convinced that I had a stress fracture since the pain did not go away. At the same time my left foot felt like I was standing on a hard rock with the ball of my foot....Read the full article

[sdmf]

I have Morton Neuroma for a year and I tried everything including aqupuncture which was painful too. I am going to see my doctor next week to ask for surgery and see what he is going to say. It is painful even at night I wake up with a dream of a pain and when I open my eyes I see my self with a terrible pain. I have night pain at least 3 times a week. I am so frustrated. I hope you can get a good result after the surgery.

[peeker107]

Hi, i read your comments and i know the pain your going through! I'm male, and have been dealing with Morton's for over 3 years now. I had an M R I done and was told that they saw nothing?? My right foot is a lot worse than the Left and my doctor doesn't seem to want me to have surgery, so i take pain meds, which has problems of their own. So my question to you is this.......How did you get your Doctor to agree with surgery?.......Please help!

[halvard]

Mri's do not pick up developing neuromas as much as Ultrasound guided injections. That is where you can pinpoint the actual SIZE in mm!!!!!!!!! I am with you....know your pain....suffered for 2 years of limping with local podiatrists. Pathetic.

Finally went to a very well known orthopedic hospital and was diagnosed with neuromas.

I know your frustration. I am so sorry. I am post surgery now and it took a long time to get a million different opinions. Don't give up. Your pain is real. And do not expect anyone to understand.

Halllie

[peeker107]

Thank you very much for your understanding of this, because there were times where i thought { maybe i'm nuts?]. Good luck to you with surgery and i hope it all works out, maybe you could post how you feel after surgery and if it took care of the problem? Brian.

[halvard]

As I had said in my post, I am POST surgery. Are you getting this done with a podiatrist? Have you been given a lot of written information for what to expect pre and post-surgery? I am sure it will go great. Brian, what is your alternative??????