Morton's Neuroma

by **crscrubsva** on Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:13 pm

I had surgery in Oct. 07. They said after that surgery a neuroma stump grew, so i had to have surgery again. That surgery never healed, so i went to another doctor. I had to go through a third surgery because of infection from the second. after a week in the hospitial and one month of home health care, i am still having problems walking. My question is, has any one had a similer problem and did you have a burning feeling where the surgery took place? It feels like a tourch is being held under my foot.

by **Zoe** on Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:53 pm

I've just been diagnosed but have been walking with this pain/tingling/numbness for 2 years since I had a stress fracture. I finally found someone who diagnosed me (yesterday!). I'm obviously reading about it and your experieince is very discouraging. There are others who just had injections and they haven't done very well either. I'm due for the "shot" Jan 9. I'm going to see if I can find alternatives - like acupuncture or something... I hope YOU find relief - and if you do please let us know. How awful your experience is - and how typical.

by **ndone** on Sat Dec 20, 2008 8:30 pm

It has been quite awhile since we have posted. my husband has suffered with MN for over three years. He has had surgery once and two cryosurgeries. We are with a new doctor now. He is against cortisone shots-they break down the tissues. He took an xray of Bob's foot and wants to compare it with the x-ray before his surgery in Nov. 2006. On Monday Bob is having a colored ultrasound done on his foot to see what is happening with the soft tissue. We cannot afford an MRI, our insurance will not pay for that. The x-ray showed bone movement at the joints of the fourth and fifth toe. My husband works on his feet, he is 56, I don't know how much longer he can work, this is a very discouraging ailment. But we are praying and believing God for an answer.

by **crscrubsva** on Sun Dec 21, 2008 6:05 pm

I had surgery for mortons neuroma three years before all this happened with this last surgery. The shots didn't work for me but when he finally did the surgery he went through the top of the foot. That went great at least for 3 years. Then all this other mess started. I would never have surgery on the bottom of my foot again. Good luck

by **Zoe** on Sun Dec 21, 2008 6:25 pm

I would really like to hear from someone who has tried something else. These traditional methods do not seem to have been helpful and/or permanent. I am going to try to pursue acupuncture if I can find someone who thinks they can heal it. After starting to limp again (I was only recently diagnosed) I find my other foot is now problematic. If I find relief I will write about it here. Good luck everyone.

by **crscrubsva** on Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:52 am

I will be praying for you. I truly hope you find relief. I have another doctors apt. today so we'll see what happens. Still can't put alot of weight on it and it swells if I keep it down for more than a half hour. Best of luck, Merry Christmas

by **ndone** on Wed Dec 24, 2008 5:31 pm

Bob had a colored ultrasound on Monday, no results yet. With Christmas and New Years it is hard to get any business done. This is a very hard thing for my husband, three years and still searching. Have a wonderful Christmas and may the New Year bring relief for all those who suffer from this. There is a procedure still not okayed for use. Google Anesiva.

by **peaceinme** on Sat Feb 21, 2009 1:54 am

I have found 2 brands of shoes that allow me to be on my feet with no pain all day. When I put on other shoes, I am feeling pain within a few minutes to an hour. I don't know if they'd work for everyone with morton's neuroma, but they sure have helped me. In the summer, you won't find me without my Chacos and in the colder months, Dansko clogs. With the Chacos, it's just a matter of finding the size that fits your arch in the right place. They're tightened with the webbing (a continuous piece through the inside of the shoe). If only I could find athletic shoes that provide me the same relief! I wear the Chacos for workouts, but a little more shock absorption would be nice for aerobic-type stuff.

by **beth1954** on Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:14 pm

This really is disturbing. I'm going to have my foot operated on for MN on Friday (the 17th of April, 2009) I am so afraid it won't turn out because my body has a habit of not healing like it should. I had some kind of cyst removed from my finger and the doctor warned me that it could grow back. It is growing back, plus two more. One on the same finger and one on the other ring finger. That surgery was torturous and I was out of work for 2 weeks. Never did heal right either. But I hated that doctor really.

Anyway, I'm so afraid the same thing will happen with my foot. I've read so many posts where the patient has equal or even worse pain after surgery. The shots did not work for me, and I am going to have a total knee replacement in a couple of months. I wanted to get the neuroma taken care of and healed and then the knee surgery............Oh Lord.

I had surgery for plantar faciaitis about a year and a half ago. It finally feels like it's healed. Once in awhile it has a dull ache, and I do the stretches and it goes away.

Lord help me !

by **Zoe** on Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:20 am

Beth have you tried inserts or some type of orthotic just to ease the pain so you can walk somewhat normally? Also, finding a shoe wide enough to not put pressure on the toes is important. Relieving the stress will not remove the neuroma but it may be a better option than surgery, which is not even a guarantee - especially if you have trouble healing! I don't know where you are but there may be an acupuncturist in your area - I had to stop my treatments when I lost my job but I really think it was going to help. If you happen to be in Toronto I can recommend someone. Whatever you decide, I wish you the best.