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Morton's Neuroma

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Granny_Ang
Granny_Ang

I've had foot pain for sixteen years and been told it's arthritis and I had to live with it.After seening two rhuematoligests in two different hospitals,I finally managed to get ultrasound,which proved I had Mortons on both feet. So full of hope of an operation I saw my G.P. today. No op. only injections. I'm so gutted. I thought after all these years I would be pain free and it's not going to happen. sad

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  • susan572
    susan572 Granny_Ang

    Posted

    Hi, had dressing removed yesterday.  Everything has healed fine and can now have a shower.  My foot is slightly bruised and a little tender on the ball of my foot but I am now back in a normal shoe.  Brilliant result only 1 week after op.  Let me know how you get on. smile x
    • Grimspite
      Grimspite susan572

      Posted

      Hi Susan - I'd really like an update on your condition now. It's a year since I had my operation, and although my foot feels odd when I think about it, there's no pain and I can walk for miles and wear any shoe I want. There is a lot of negative stuff on here about the op, but it does work for some people and I don't regret having it for a single moment. I'm continuing with the calf-stretching exercises to prevent one in the other foot, and so far that's working too.

       

  • Granny_Ang
    Granny_Ang

    Posted

    Well after all my efforts I had to settle for injections in both feet. Now I've had steroid injections before in my SI joints but these were even more painful. The nurse that did the injections said how common Morton's was,she had half a dozen that afternoon.

    The strange thing is,the ultrasound showed Morton's between the 3rd and 4th toe on each foot. But even now,some weeks on,the pain is between the 2nd and 3rd toes. I'm still getting numbness and pins and needles in my feet and some pressure like walking on stones. I'm still avoiding the raised pebble slabs at crossings and finding rough surfaces painful to walk on.

    I'm wondering what the next "step" is and not looking forward to the colder weather when I shall have to wear shes instead of sandles

  • julie51616
    julie51616 Granny_Ang

    Posted

    Hi

    I had op for Mortons six years ago. It's been fine since. I have developed another Mortons on my right foot and see the consultant tomorrow. I don't know whether it will be another op, as this isn't as painful as the last one. I had the op done by a surgeon who operates on foot problems only so I don't know whether that has made a difference for such a good result but I feel it definitely has.

  • delia71
    delia71 Granny_Ang

    Posted

    Hi. Just joined this fur on and I'm looking on how people manage the pain with mortons neuroma? Iv had surgery 2 separate times removing them and I am in more pain and discomfort than ever before. My last surgery was 8 months ago. I can't walk without shoes on at all and hit the roof in pain at the slightest bumb to my foot. I also have one on my other foot which is getting worse. I had to quit my job as it involved on my feet constantly and tried a call centre thinking if I'm sittin I'll be ok but I ended up in agony with my foot not bein elevated all the time and was crying in agony goin home so had to quit that also. I hate bein in so much pain and discomfort all the time. 

    Sorry this comes across like I'm a moaner but I'm a very positive person but this is really gettin me down 😢

    • mary85712
      mary85712 delia71

      Posted

      Hi Delia

      I dont think you sound like a moaner - I am also a very positive,glass half full kind of person.  I am also someone who slept through child birth and worked through a burst appendix so I don't think I am a hypochondriac either but I wanted to have my foot amputated because of the pain.  Had the op 5 months ago and all fine for 2 months then pain came back.  However, the last 2 days I have been on my feel with no pain due to a combination of shoes 1 size too big with an insole which I bought on line from Amazon (with gel in them) and a metatarsal insert that my podiatrist made up before the op.  Because of the 2 inserts I needed the extra size shoes and although it felt bulky when I first put the shoe on I had no pain when walking about.  Have to see how it goes long term but I am so happy at this moment.  If it works and you want to try I will give you more details.

      Best wishes

    • delia71
      delia71 mary85712

      Posted

      Hi Mary thanx for the advice. Iv tried larger wider shoes boots and trainers with extra insoles but still in agony as keep getting sharp shooting pains that stop me and take my breath away their that sore. I googled my symptoms and it has came up with CPRS so after looking that up it seems I may have that so goin to speak to the specialist on Monday at the hospital about this. I too feel like I'd be better if they just cut my foot off  then I'll be pain free. I try to laugh about that but half heartedly really mean it at times. 
    • elaine19006
      elaine19006 delia71

      Posted

      Hi Delia,

      i too have MN and like you have sharp shooting pains up my toes.  How did you get on at specialist?  What did they say and do for you?

      had MN in my right foot and after trying everything, incl cold laser treatment to no avail, had the op and has been ok in that foot up to now!

      got plantar fasciitis in left foot for 1.75 years.  Wearing orthotic insoles from a bio mechanical dept with raised insides. Last few weeks have been awful with the shooting nerve pains when I walk on my left foot.  Went to orthopaedics and got 2 steroid injections into left foot as after a previous scan saw that I had 2 MNs.  The steroid injections have done nothing for me.  Getting panicky about having to be on my feet lots (my job involves me on my feet for 75% of the day! I also now have a small sharp pain in my right foot I never had before!

      looking at Amazon for  orthotic aids but don't see anything I haven't tried.

      how are you doing and what has helped you?  Hope you got something sorted for you.

      thanks. EG.

    • delia71
      delia71 elaine19006

      Posted

      Hi Elaine 

      over the years I had 2 steroid injections and 2 ops in my left foot after each it's just worse. I wear ECCO boots with extra cushioned insoles. I have use 2 crutches when walkin but only last a few mins then I'm in agony so hire wheelchairs when out shopping but mostly I'm house bound with my feet up as it's the only time I'm not in agony.

      On my last visit to the specialist I got an X-ray to rule out stress fracture as I new there was none I can barely walk so I don't know how he thought it may be that lol. Iv had another MRI done so get the results in January on my birthday woo hoo not! The last MRI I gad on my right foot showed a MN in that foot also which is weird as none previously has showed them in my left foot yet had them removed twice. Iv Ben told it maybe suggested I have a third op in my left foot which as you can imagine iv very reluctant to have any more. The pain gets so severe at times I wish they would just cut it off. I had to try new pain killers but had terrible side effects so back on the amitriptyline but having to build them up again. It frustrates me as iv had to give up 3 jobs now the last being working in a call centre but as my foot wasn't elevated I was left in agony again and the HS guy said the strength of pain killers I'm on is too much for doin data entry work as don't have full concentration and this was proven. So now at 43 I'm almost house bound can't walk can't cycle birth of which I loved but even the foot on the pedal I was hitting the roof. Pic have developed athritis in my left knee and now my hip is very painful too. I had been a support worker for years so constantly on my feet as my service users had challenging behaviour and  demanding personalitys. 

    • elaine19006
      elaine19006 delia71

      Posted

      Sorry for delay in answering.  Have been busy but because of shopping etc have had to take many breaks for resting foot.  Dug out an old pair of wide toe boxed boots, which, with orthotic insoles are helping a bit.  Can now manage on feet for max 1hour so lucky.

      how are you?  Any luck?  I bought some Crocs at an outlet but before I remove the tag, will try in the house.

    • elaine19006
      elaine19006 delia71

      Posted

      I am not quick enough and text disappears!

      have you tried M and S wide fit?  Bought Dolly ones but again will try in house before taking tag off.

      you poor soul losing jobs-severe for you.  I know I have put weight on which is prob making it worse.

      When it was the other foot it felt like wLking on pebbles but with left foot it is the shooting nerve pains at tips of toes, which stops you in your tracks.

      hope you get some rest over the hols and some relief soon.

      all the best,

      Elaine

    • delia71
      delia71 elaine19006

      Posted

      Hi Elaine how has your new shoes worked out for you?

      i got a cortisone injection on my right foot last week it's helped a bit, which us better than nothing. Consultant as wanting me yo see the surgeon again saying just because the previously surgery on my left foot hasn't worked doesn't mean it won't work on right foot. I have now been signed off the sick from the DWP them stating I'm fit for work which I would be very willing to do if they can find me a job were I can keep my feet up very close to public transport and I can take the strong pain killers that make me sleepy and the health and safety officer doesn't say their too strong for any king of data entry jobs due to the need of full concentration and not sleepy and in agony just from the traveling to get yo work. I feel as if I'm climbing the walls and banging my head all the way up. I wear Ecco boots and trainers as their well cushioned and wide fitted so plenty of room for when my foot swells up. 

      Hope your doing well

      Delia 

    • elaine19006
      elaine19006 delia71

      Posted

      Hi Delia,

      Sorry you are unable to work.that must be awful.

      i would really recommend Crocs to anyone with foot problems.it was a podiatrist who first suggested them.i am wearing them in the house and out.unfortunately cannot wear insoles with them so the Plantar Fasciitis is back slightly again!.you just cannot win.  I got an appointment at ny Dr and he thought my foot problem was in fact due to a nerve running from the back right down to my toes and asked if I suffered from back probs.  i do.he gave me painkillers for nerve pain.i got a cancellation at the Podiatry at the hospital and am now on the waiting list for an op as the Podiatrist felt my pain was due to the 2 MNs, although I explained that the sharp nerve pains were different from the last time when I needed surgery to my other foot.

      i think I have a couple of ingrown toenails on both feet which is strange and I have never had so that could account for some of the pain in my toes.  They do seem to be worse in extremes of temperatures too ie after I go swimming every week for an hour and they are in cold and hot water. Seems like chillblanes too!  All very strange. Just want to rule out everything else before I get an op.

      i have heard Ecco boots are good.  I know what you mean re everything has to be within a short walking distance. Before you think about shopping etc you have to first suss out where everything is as you do not want to end up walking too far,  I miss walking.  Used to love it.

      well my other MN op went ok and that was 7 years ago (from top of foot) so hopefully your one will too.

      who would think you would get so much grief from your feet.i am tall and so never wore high heeled shoes all my life or narrow shoes.  No accounting for it.

      Glad the cortisone injection worked for you.

      all the best.  Leg me know how it goes.

       

    • jane23689
      jane23689 mary85712

      Posted

      Unfortunately I wear a size 10 (U.S.) and it is VERY DIFFICULT to find any shoes larger than that.  I am feeling very discouraged about my mobility and ability to walk my lil dog.  That is the only exercise I have used for the last 20 years. 
  • jack717
    jack717 Granny_Ang

    Posted

    Major amount of pain yesterday as I attempted to play 18 holes of golf...it is like my toe nails are being pryed off...not sure it is Morton's but I'm sure it is neurological in origin...Had an injection 1 month ago but it did nothing...I don't know what to do...one doctor said it might have origins in my lower spine (compresed disc) but I don't think so as wrapping/splaying my toes with thick tissues does alleviate the pain somewhat...this is really awful. I don't mind the ache from fatiquing my muscles but being unable to complete a round of golf or play tennis or even walk around because of pain....really frustrating
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