Morton's Neuroma

I'm so sorry. I've mentioned FitFlops twice  on the forum, they really are far and away the best shoes for Morton's. I bought mine online (I have three pairs) but I think John Lewis do them, although not the clogs. You could try them on there to get the right size, and order the clogs elsewhere. 

My local John Lewis still doesn' thave their new stock in yet so I'm still searching for some good Fitflop shoes.  A friend wears the lace up ones  for her bad feet but they look a bit narrow.  As I also have bunions, I need a wider fitting shoe.  Is it right that Fitflops don't cater for wider feet?  If that's the case, I don't think they'll suit me which is a nuisance because otherwise they sound perfect.

I have wide feet, so I buy the clogs, not the shoes. I get the suede ones online from Cloggs, but the sizes they have in each colour are limited. Presumably you can return them if they don't fit, but I've never had to.

I am new to this site. Have been reading it for a few weeks but would be pleased to get any help with MN. I ve had it for about a year. It's in my 3/4 toes. It's like an electric shock shooting through my toes. I am seeing the podiatrist in 2 weeks for the 2nd time in 6 months. The first time he gave me info on suitable shoes and made me an insert (which I tried but didn't help but maybe I didn't give it long enough). I am going to ask him for the cortisone or steroid injection and would be interested to know if it was very painful and how your mortons pain is now. Really I need to know ... was it worth it please? Have bought fit flops for the summer but not worn them yet. I will try anything to get some relief from this awful pain. Thanks.

Hi there. I have had my neuroma for over a year and have done kids of reading and speaking to people who suffer from it as well as professionals. I was extremely anti getting either the injection or the surgery as I have not heard good things about it. I spoke to my muscularskeltal physician and he agreed with me. I have been seeing a food podiatrist/physio and he has given me numerous foot and body stretches and exercises to do. I go for small runs and then stop every 200m or so to stretch the foot. Working a charm. Also wear insoles in all my shoes and wear the widest shoes possible. Still get pain every now and again but instead of trying to grin and bear I stop what I'm doing, take off my shoe and rub and stretch the foot.

Im going to try take the natural route in getting rid of this monster

Thanks for your helpful reply. I have been trying to manage the MN myself by wearing insoles and wide shoes with non flexible soles. Unfortunately I don't know anyone with this condition to talk to (except my podiatrist has it!). I think maybe I have agrivated it by trying on shoes for summer ... trying to find something comfortable and not too heavy. I have my second appointment with podiatrist in two weeks and will ask him about physio. I m not too keen on injection but it's been really getting me down again this week. Especially as I m trying so hard to find some suitable shoes ... and they re not cheap.

HELP!!!!

I bought my insoles from physio world £41 a pop but last up to four years. I have two pairs. One full pair and one half. Were so uncomfortable to begin with but now can't use shoes without them. I bought some wide fit plimsols from ASOS (£15 a pair) l, shoved my insoles in there and been way better. Also struggling with the summer change cus any open shoes I tend to grip on with my toes and that's just not an option with the neuroma. But if I find anything I'll let you know. Maybe Birkenstock strappy sandles?

I don't know anyone either so just reading up loads and chatting to physio. At the end of the day you know what your body can or can't handle. It's taken a while but my 'natural' route is finally kicking in.

Good luck!

Thanks for the info. I tried the Birkenstock sandals but MN was painful in them. I think they were too hard. Have bought Fitflops. So will try them at home first. I also have Clarkes flip flops which have a solid sole (bought before I had MN). They don't seem to cause me too much trouble, just a bit of numbness, but no pain! 

I was just heading to the forum on broken 5th met. (yes, I broke the foot without the MN. UGH) when I happened on this forum. I don't know how to add comments to the thread w/o jumping into someone else chat.  Well, here I am.  I have a MN in my right foot which has bothered me for 6 yrs. I saw a podiatrist for diagnosis and recieved inserts (that never really helped) What I have found most benefitial are shoes with memory foam and some Crocs, and Salamon Walking/Running shoes are great.  I am going to a NUCCA Chiropractor (Gentle) He recommended that I roll a golf ball around on the bottom of foot (both feet) paying attn to the center and arch.  It has made a huge difference when I am getting shooting pain into the toes.  No more  high heats! I have a couple pair of platforms I am able to wear.  One pair are Crocs with a criss cross strap over top of foot right above toes.  Cute enough, Not Norstroms, but they don't hurt.  I take Cod Liver Oil or New Chapter Omega Fish Oil, vit B's and use Arnica in both gel for topical ap and also sublingual.  I am 64 and walk 3-5 mi. day, (when I don't have a broken foot) and with these tools It is so much more manaageble.  The NUCCA Chiro. is also a big part of that, he can manipulate it so that the bones are not sqeezing the nerve.. I hope this is helpful and your recovery is swift.

Thank you Pat. The info sounds useful. Will try golf ball also maybe chiropractor. Had not thought of that.

Jenny