Morton's Neuroma

[annegreen]

Managed work fairly well, but foot sore now. Left work early, after some hassle, despite GP written remarks that I should work part-time only. Continue to be hassled, probably amounts to bullying, by a colleague. Have advised my boss that I will now have to report her behaviour formally. It is quite incredible that someone who is obviously in some pain and unable to walk properly, can be treated so appallingly by another colleague e.g., totally ignored, told that she has researched MN on the internet and I cannot still be unwell, etc. Fortunately all other colleagues are very, very kind and supportive.

[Unhappy Golfer]

The "office" is something I thankfully have never had to endure. In my line of work (construction indusry) people like that get a good hideing in a dark ally.
Just do the same and ignore them Anne,ignorant people arnt worth a second of your time.

I think I might have gone back to normal a little too soon the foots banging away like a good'n ,another couple of days off and regular ice packs is on the agenda for me.

[camperfan]

Congrats on surviving the day Anne. Glad that most of your colleagues are decent people. As UG says, treat the other with silent dignity and her obnoxious behaviour will probably rebound on her.

On the view that this is an easy op with quick recovery...

Don't know if you saw the first of four Channel 4 programmes last week broadcasting live surgery, with the opportunity for the studio audience and viewers at home to question the surgeons (one doing the op and another in the studio)? No, they didn't do a MN, the one I'm thinking of was open heart surgery. The presenter looked at the massive hole in the chest, made with a saw and held open with wrenches, and wondered how on earth long it would take to recover, given that his 'minor' foot op had taken him two months to get over. "But," said the thoracic surgeon in the studio "You don't walk on your heart, and feet can be extremely tricky." Made me feel less of a whimp.

[annegreen]

I have been doing alternate cold and hot packs. 10 mins ice, followed by 10 mins warm, then repeated, as advised by podiatrist. A friend feels it should be warm, followed by ice. Anyone got any ideas on this one?

[camperfan]

Weirdly, hot and cold both help reduce inflamation. Cold helps numb pain. Heat brings blood to the affected area and helps with stiffness and muscle spasm. Suggest you stick with the professional advice.

[stewbus37]

well i had my second surgery today to remove my neuroma stump and so far so good. This time he cut from the bottom and made sure to make the cut between the metatarsals so i won't have scar tissue over bone. He gave me stronger percoset and flexeril. He told me that sometimes when they cut from the bottom you have muscle spasms and thats why he prescribes the flexiril. He also put on a cast splint on the bottom and sides of the foot and leg because he says you heal better when you are not moving your ankle around. I am making sure that I am taking my pain pills regulary so I won't be in any pain and icing as directed. I am having a positive attitude that this surgery is going to do the trick and I can start walking and going to the gym again.

[Unhappy Golfer]

Good Luck wih the recovery Stewbus. The "stump" is the next hurdle for most of us.(in that will it or wont it) How long after your initial surgery did you realise a second opp was on the cards?

[stewbus37]

I realized it about 10 weeks post op. This time I am very hopeful that I will be up and about with no pain. My doctor says it is like 10% of people who will get the stump. I am one of the lucky ones.LOL. If I didn't live by murphys law, i would be in trouble.

[Unhappy Golfer]

Thanks for the reply stewbus, Keep the humour, its a great healer

[stewbus37]

Well its been almost 2 weeks since my surgery and I am doing better. I still cant walk on it and am using crutches but I go back to the docs next monday and was told to bring my boot with me. I am definately ready for my walking papers. LOL As far as the pain, I feel some towards the night time but I believe it is from the bruising and the incision but each day it is getting better. I haven't needed anything for pain during the day but I have been taking something before bedtime.
I am crossing my fingers this time that i will eventually get back to normal. This being laid up really sucks. I hope that everyone is doing better.