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
Hi Susan
Hope the MRI scan can give you some results (hopefully treatable). My Christmas wish is that all the podiatrists and surgeons who write "patients with Mortons Neuroma may feel some numbness and tingling in the toes and a feeling of a sock rucked up under the ball of the foot" all get M.N! I would have welcomed numbness and tingling and not the burning stinging unbearable pain that is more of a reality! If you read my reply to Delia71 a few minutes ago you will see I have (maybe temporarily) found a solution. Fingers crossed,
Best wishes.
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.
I have Morton's neuroma and the cortisone injection had no effect at all. Some days I can wear my orthotics, other days it still hurts. No one on this forum has mentioned FitFlop shoes, which were recommended to me by a friend with Morton's. The clogs work the best for me, and are the only shoes I can wear on some days. No one has discussed cryogenic surgery, or radio frequency ablation. I am waiting for an appointment to see if I'm suitable.
I have just joined this group and am intereted in all the comments on Morton's neuroma surgery. I'm on a hospital waiting list to have this op. Having researched this procedure, I believe the most common method of surgery is to cut from the top of the foot, but my surgeon only does this from the ball of the foot and I'm concerned as I've read there could be more complications this way. Is there anyone here who has had surgery for MN where the incision is made on the ball of the foot, or do you know of anyone who has? Am hoping that any post op pain won't be as bad as the pain I'm having now! Not looking forward to it but it really needs to be done. Reassurance needed!
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.
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.
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.
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
Hi Mary hope things are okay with you.
I got the results of my MRI scan last week and thankfully it isn't a stump neuroma but bursitis. I have also been diagnosed with arthritis of the talonavicular joint which I have also got in my left foot in the same place. Can have steroid injections to help with these problems. In April I am due to have surgery to rectify previous bunion surgery and hammertoe surgery that has failed. Hopefully come summer my feet will be pain free.
Best wishes
hello susan I have just read your reply to Jack. my story is that after years of pain I was persuaded to go for the op to remove a neuroma. I ws prepared for it to not be all perfect but after 18 months, i now have more pain than before and the surgeon just says 'I did my job. I removed the neuroma' I have tried going back to the GP but he does not offer much hope. Stump neuroma.....I have never heard of it. I've tried podiatry but that did not help. How to get help?it seems impossible. I certainly wish that I had never had the operation. I am in pain in the day and my foot pain keeps me awake at night. sympathies to everyone out there with similar problems.
I am new to the forum. I really hope the op helps you. It has made my pain much worse and after 18 months I don't think this will improve! good luck. I had the incision on the top of the foot so cannot give any feedback relevant to you. I wish I had NOT had the op but you can't go backwards can you? I now realise how many people suffer with problems like my own. good luck
I am having the op on the 2nd March. It's very disappointing hearing your story, and I do hope things get better - from my research on the web most people have improvement eventually. It's also worth pointing out to others on this forum that you rarely hear from people who have had a good outcome - it's those looking for further suggestions when things go wrong.
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
Hi Margaret. Have you had your surgery yet? If so I hope it has been a great success for you. Iv had the surgery twice on the left foot first wa so top the second the sole. Recovery from the sole was definitely harder and longer and still in pain as there is now more tissue damage to the nerve and incision area. I have been one of the few really unluckily people where the surgery has not been a success. I have now developed a MN on my rite foot which you can read my previous comment on this.
Hope your getting some rest bite from pain and good luck.
Hi Penelope, Sorry to hear all about your ongoing problems with your foot 18 months after surgery. I am surprised that your consultant hasn't arranged an MRI scan for you to see what exactly is going on. My MRI scan showed up that I had bursitis so at least I can have a cortisone injection which may help!!! It would appear to me that once there is a problem with your feet there is no end to it. Will your GP not refer you for a second opinion? Take care. Sue
Hi delia and penelope. I have had my op and it didn't go anywhere near as I was expecting. Got a phone call from the hospital just before Christmas asking if I would like to go in on New Year's eve as they were trying to fill the holiday slots. I went then to get it over with but didn't get the surgeon I was expecting. I was relived that this surgeon only cuts from the top of the foot. The ultrasound scan showed what appeared to be a MN, but I was told at the follow up appointment last week that what he found, and removed, was something else (just a piece of fibrous tissue.) He told me that all the pain I am having couldn't possibly be caused by that. Since the op, I've been in lots more pain, mainly from the surgery and healing process, but also the ball of my foot has been much worse. ( I also have nerve pain and odd sensations in the two toes above the scar but hopefully this will heal up in time.) It appears that the reason for all of this pain I've been having is due to metatarsalgia (collapsed metatarsals, so I'm told) and there is surgery available to reconstruct the bones and toes, but it isn't recommended as the healing process lasts 9 months and its only 30% successful anyway. I was told to wear shoes with rigid rocker bottoms like sturdy trainers or walking boots. As yet, I can't find anything suitable. I'm wondering if Fitflop sandals would be good to wear in the Summer. In the meantime, Iike so many of you here, I'm having to cope with debilitating pain on the top and ball of the foot. Does anyone know much about metatarsalgia and how to cope with it?
Hi Margaret sorry to hear you've not had any rest bite since surgery. Sorry I can't advice on the metatarsalgia. But try a good running show which has the rocker bottoms. I had a pair of puma ones a couple years ago cost £75 but was worth it at the time as I also have sunken In steps and they helped with that as they make you walk in a more natural heal to toe. As for the strange pain and nerve sensation into your toes iv had that from the first surgery and got worse after the second due to the nerve damage caused due to surgery. When really painful it feels like iv stumped my toes of a wall, (I'm clumsy and have broken toes a few times by turning round at a door to quickly).
I really hope you find a suitable comfortable shoe to wear and if you do please share.
Hello Sue thanks for that. the MRI did not show anything in particular. the GP would refer me but somehow I have to find the right person. Clearly no point in seeing the same surgeon with the shockingly bad attitude! I think you are right.....once you have a foot problem you are probably never going to be 100% again...rather depressing! good luck
that is awful. do you mean the sort of shoes like those masai mara things that are supposed to mimic the action of the foot when walking in sand? They are really expensive. I have a pair actually....must dig them out...but I dont think this is what I need. maybe they would fit you! I bought them several years ago in Switzerland when I was living there but I really bought the wrong size and they would not take them back as I had worn them outside a couple of times. Cant remember the exact name of them...