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Confused after Morton’s Neuroma Surgery

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pnadella
pnadella

I had a surgery performed for Morton’s Neuroma four months ago. I was told by Doctor that I will be normal in couple of months. After four months, I still have pain and swelling. My Doctor doesn’t seem to have any ideas besides another MRI and possibly another surgery. Any suggestions regarding any thing I can try please.

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  • Broquerie2
    Broquerie2 pnadella

    Posted

    I had a M.N.  removed a couple of years ago but it didn't cure the pain in my foot.  When I walk barefooted it feels like there is a huge lump under my foot.  The original screaming MN pain has gone but I just cannot walk barefoot at all.  My foot doctor, using an ultrasound machine to make sure he was in the right spot, put a tiny amount of anasthetic where it hurts and it was like magic for an hour or so.  I think he said it might be bursitis.

    The point of replying to you, and everyone else for that matter, is that my niece has had a bad back for years, especially in her neck, and she had what she called de-nervation.  In other words, with a needle the offending nerve was located and chemically de-activated and she has been near normal ever since.  This sounds much less invasive than surgery, but was not even suggested as an option by my surgeon.  Perhaps it is a new technique and perhaps worth investigating with your doctor.  Has anyone else heard of this?

  • COoutdoor
    COoutdoor pnadella

    Posted

    I had the MN surgery 3 weeks ago on both feet. Right foot is doing well, but have occasional acute pain in the left foot, feels like it's right in the spot where the Neuroma was. It's fairly intense when it happens, usually in the early morning and wakes me up. Doesn't usually bother me much when I am walking around, just when I sleep. Is that normal? Is it too early for me to be worried I have a complication.
  • maria0201
    maria0201 pnadella

    Posted

    Thank you so much for sharing your eperiences with MN.  I am beeing treated for MN in Florida, US. My podiatrist had given me two shots of B12, this week was the second shot, no cortisone or antiinflammatories..  The first time it numbed the pain, but it did not make it dissappear.  The shot are on top part of my foot close to where the 3rd and 4rd toes are, where most of the shooting pains are.This second time with the shot, it was not so great, I am very unconfortable at night since I can't find the right position for my foot to avoid the shooting pains.  During the day, I am more or less OK, my orthopedic sandals help a lot.  I wear vinic sandals with velcro traps and this helps with the swelling, since I can loosen them with my feet are unconfortable.  My husband had MN last year and slowly but surely he is has gotten better with the shots.  I will go for more in the next few weeks since it seems it helps a bit in that the shooting pains have decreased.  Will let you know my progress. 
  • Zoya56
    Zoya56 pnadella

    Posted

    I had plantars faciitis 10 yars ago had great Dr. Took a few months but got better & not returned. 1 1/2 years ago had pain between small toe & one next to it Same Dr. No MRI or other tests as what I descibed he said was classic MN symptoms. Tried many treatments. Orthotics, padding & a couple rounds of cortisone shots. I researched the surgery & found surgery from top of foot 85% successful & recovery time maybe 2 months or so. I waited a couple months & after discussing surgery I decided that was the only optiion. That was Oct. 2015. I followed all instructions faithfully. It is now June 2016 & the feeling I was walking on pebbles still there along with some numbness at site of surgery. I couldn't believe 8 months had passed & that feeling still there. For past month ball of foot very painful. Dr. said it was a pulled tendon. I followed his instuctions again but pain has become so bad I am in worse pain if I walk on ball of foot or have pressure against it Afer reading the many comments here & your experience I too am confused. 8 months seemed like a lot of recovery time & treating the tendon has not helped pain. I wondered about the thought that a "stump" could be the problem which could requuire another surgery. Have you had your MRI done? Any answers? Some here suggest 2nd opinion...would you? Some suggested medications...would or have you? Others here have mentioned that a 2nd or more surgeries needed...some to remove scar tissue. My Dr. did say my pain may be from that & do exercises but have not helped me. Have scar tissue & exercises been mentioned to you? I see your post is from over a year ago & I wonder how things are for you now.

     

  • flerb
    flerb pnadella

    Posted

    I had left foot neuroma surgery over 2 years ago. The site where the incision was done (top of foot) seems to be swollen. Pushing my toes apart to the point that I am walking on the side of my foot. I can't wear many shoes, sandals are not possible because the outside of my foot is on the ground. Wear gym shoes mostly. Im walking so crooked that my ankle is now hurting. My doctor says may be scar tissue or another neuroma. and im worried about surgery to remove that it may cause more scar tissue. I am at a loss. Have you heard of anyone else with toes separating which causes foot to spread along eith the pain and numbness.
    • starrynight
      starrynight flerb

      Posted

      Hi.  I'm having a very similiar problem, it sounds.  I had neurmos removed and everything felt fine.  Then I had a year and a half of burning burning pain, mainly on the top.  Just recently, the pain calmed but I have lumps of tissue formed that seem to be moving by toes apart.  Doctors think it is scar tissue or something - they don't know.   Not a neuroma as had MRI.  I'm trying cryosurgery and calmed down pain but hasn't helped the seperating.  Stuck in gym shoes and toes incredibly uncomfortable.  I have appointment in a few months with rhumetalogist (specialising in feet) to see if its a tissue problem. My ankles are also suffering.  Tried pain killers and nerve suppressants to no avail - anti-deppressants only thing that helps.  You aren't alone.  If i get any information, I'll let you know.  Feel completely left by medical profession.  I've had 9 neuromas and this is defintely something different.
    • DRG13
      DRG13 starrynight

      Posted

      Hi starrynight....thanks for your reply... Sorry your op wasn't a success as neither mine! Before op the pain was underneath foot...crunching,burning feeling...but after op...I am in a hec of a lot more pain it is horrendous like... Heavy toothache,pins,needles,numb,heavy... But they tried a cortisone injection on top by where scar was.... It has left me not only with this constant,depressing.... Very uncomfortable pain on top foot but pain up leg and buttocks just left side as was left foot...it's got me so miserable constant pain whether I am sitting,standing... Always there!!! As for painkillers they didn't touch The Pain.... Made me spaced out... Been pain management but to be honest don't think they can do anything...its slowed me down big time... Where slipper boots...wish I hadn't had it done! So ... If you come across a miracle... Please let me know? Oh I asked about that " cryosurgery".... My consultant said "no way" it's more for people who haven't had surgery!! They also said out of 3,500 people I am 1 that its never worked for😢Gutted!!
    • Anniewhereugo
      Anniewhereugo DRG13

      Posted

      Oy, you guys are scaring me.  go in for MN surgery  at the end of this week.  I have a history of surgeries that do not resolve the problem.  I hope this is not another one.  That said, my foot is so painful now that I would do anything.  The ball of my foot is huge and pailful to the touch and nearly impossible to walk on.  The last post on this thread was a couple months ago, so I hope everyone has found some relief. 

      Annie

    • john94351
      john94351 Anniewhereugo

      Posted

      Annie,  How's the post OP going? I might be having MN surgery, I go this week for the 2nd shot and I'm not to convinced that the shots help as the 1st didn't do anything but caused exterme pain only a few hours after shot. After reading all of the negative responses to this surgery has caused me to think there's no hope. Thanks in advance for responding. I hope all is well.

    • Anniewhereugo
      Anniewhereugo john94351

      Posted

      Hi John.  So far so good....though my foot is still swollen and painful.  I over did it yesterday and am paying for it today.  My own fault.  I get the stitches out in two days and am hoping it is remarkably better by then.  I anxious to be active again, as are my three dogs.  I did purchase a knee scooter so that I could go out with them, but three active dogs are a little much especially on streets with very uneven surfaces and hills and other dogs in yards that provoke mine.  Yesterday I took them for a walk around the block, which was more than I should have done.  For the most part I don't have the pain at rest that I did prior to surgery so keeping fingers crossed that when I am completely healed from surgery I will function normally again.  I will keep you posted.

       

  • Guest
    Guest pnadella

    Posted

    Get a 2nd opinion or 3rd.  4 months is ridiculous.  I had 2 of M.Neuroma's removed in Texas from 1 incision. Within 2 months I was 100%.  I was working with the aid of a wheelchair and/or Walker 5-7 days a week in week following surgery. Additional tests and/or MRI may possibly need to be done to update current condition.

    Don't hesitate even a day to get another opinion!!!!

    • DRG13
      DRG13 Guest

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply Anita... I will certainly be looking further into it...my mam and son came in to see my consultant even they asked questions but to be honest all he suggests painkillers which he did say DONT touch the pain ..just relax you..! Which they made me like a zombie I can't be on like that my job I drive everyday. Then he said pain management... Been couple times once again "painkillers" ...just in pain 24/7 is making me grumpy, everything an effort... I try to be positive but PAIN overtakes my whole out look...v.v. Down then my poor family see me down,irritable,snappy!!! Then I am eating away with guilt! But .. Yes will be needing answers... Just wish I had some pain free days!!! Glad your ok and thanks again!! Keep me informed if you hear or give me advice x

    • pat63895
      pat63895 Guest

      Posted

      Please give me the name of your Dr

      i will travel anywhere to resolve this!

  • Delphy35
    Delphy35 pnadella

    Posted

    I had a nuroma surgery 14 months ago after 2 years worth of cortizone shots to treat the pain from the nuroma(s) the middle 3 toys are quite seperated and were even before the surgery and I'm still having trouble. I've had 2 more cortizone shots and going back for a 3rd at the end of August. My foot is still swillen from the surgery or ahots done into my foot over the arch during the surgery. Mris where done but nothing showing and i cant take most pain killers even if they would work. The cortizone shots help some after weeks of pain from the shot itself. Hope you find something that works for you.

  • BeckyRae
    BeckyRae pnadella

    Posted

    I'm 2 months post surgery for this, and two other bone restructures. The neuroma aspect bugs me because of the numbness. My PT guy is great and I'm Doing much better after 2 weeks working with him. My surgeon told me swelling/micro swelling could take up to a year.

    Have you tried PT? If you have a good PT guy it may help tremendously.

    Hoping the best for you!

    Beckyrae

    • DRG13
      DRG13 BeckyRae

      Posted

      Hi Becky... Than you for yr bit feedback ... But my surgery was 2yrs past March and I am more horrendous pain than ever before... They had go deep through top foot to get bursa out as well as cut the nerves gof mortons ... But whatever they have done I am in agony all day everyday I have ended up with pain up leg..buttock... Just the 1 they operated on....am gutted how slow Ian..snappy,frustrated e.t.c was always in the go full of fun ... Now ...very very low, irritable ...But as for physio ... Never had physio as such .. More "pain-management" talks.... How to try cope with chronic pain syndrome!! So just have to plod along...slowly...v v frustrated as was used being on the go!! Thanks tho x

    • tinak2001
      tinak2001 BeckyRae

      Posted

      I had MNs removed from both feet 3 months ago, but am in worse pain now than before the surgery. I'm wondering what kinds of things a physical therapist would do to help, as you mentioned. Please share info! :-)

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