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.
I did read some research that said cortizone injections need to be repeated but that you can get lasting relief from alcohol injections. Worth pushing for! I also have morton's Neuromas on both feet as a result of Arthritis and post op problems but the pain has been relieved by specially adapted insoles provided by my podiatrist! I was very sceptical but it is amazing!
Thanks DLH, I did have insoles and adapted shoes a few years ago,before anyone recognised the neuromas. Unfortunatly neather were helpful,infect caused more pain. I shall go for the injections as I have no alternativebbut don't hold out much hope. It might just start another ball rolling.
I had an injection for mortons neuroma a couple of months ago but it didn't work. Four days ago I had the op for that and a tendon transfer for a hammertoe. Up to now all feels okay but go back to the consultant on Thursday to be checked and have dressing changed. Thought the op would be much more painful than it was. I can weightbear and have managed to carry on with housework etc. Hopefully the injections will work for you but if they don't the op is nothing to be afraid of. Good luck.
Thanks for youe reply.I'm still waiting for a date, I know I've got to tow the line with regard the injections. I'm still hoping that in the end I shall be able to have the op.. I'm glad you managed to get yours and wish you well. xx
Thanks. I will let you know how it goes on Thursday when I will actually be able to see my foot minus the great big dressing. Hope you get a date soon. When I had the injection I expected it to be painful but I didn't feel it at all. Good luck and let me know how you get on x
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. x
Dear Susan..can you tell me your symptoms?...I think I have Morton's Neuroma too...I have numbness in my left foot toes (2nd and 3rd from the left) and it gets painful when I walk...it feels like my toes are being run over by the wheels of an office chair !!..and I can barely walk...but when I reach down to massage my toes the pain is minimal and I cannot even identify exactly where the pain is !!....this is the strangest malady I've ever had...thx, Jack
Hi Jack717,this is Granny Ang, It sounds to me like morton's. I get these symptoms.Also my toes feel numb,only massage or hot water seem to help.
Hope this of help to you.xx
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
Thx you..I will go to my doctor and see if I can get some help...I am totally unable to play golf or tennis at this time...it is very a frustrating (and painful) experience
Hi Jack, sounds very much like Mortons although most of my pain was on the ball of my foot it felt like I was walking on a stone and there was a burning sensation and slight numbess in my 3rd and 4th toes. I had the op 3 months ago and thought all had gone really well until about a week ago when the burning sensation had started in the ball of my foot again and it is once again like walking on a stone. I assume I have now developed a stump neuroma. I sympathise with you because it is a painful condition. Hope you manage to get a diagnosis and some form of treatment x
...just read about Stump Neuroma...sad this happened to you...hope you find relief
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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.
Hi Susan
I had Mortons neuroma op 4 months ago. Everything was brilliant for 2 months - no pain. Just started wearing sandals instead of hefty lace-up shoes and the pain has gradually returned if I stand/walk for longer than half an hour. Spoke to foot surgeon who said it is much too soon for stump neuroma and that I should give it at least 6 months for full healing to take place. I have 3 dogs that need daily walks and it is such a pain!
Hi Mary, Sorry to hear that you are in pain. It is now nearly 5 months since my surgery. The pain in my foot is now worse than before. I too have 3 dogs to walk everyday and within 5 minutes the pain starts. I have pain on the ball of my foot which radiates to the outside edge. When standing or walking barefoot I also have pain on the top of my foot which is very uncomfortable. I have an appointment with my consultant on Thursday but really don't think he will do anything. I hand also got a clicking near the navicular bone and a burning pain in my ankle. I will let you know how I get on. I suppose all we can do for the time being is to carry on regardless!
Hi Susan. Let us know how you get on. My podiatry surgeon doesnt make follow-up appointments until the 6 month mark is reached. As my surgery was in June I am guessing I will get an appointment sometime in December. Have considered acupuncture but cant find any positive feed back. Going on Gabapentin for something else and hoping it may relieve some of the pain. will let you know.
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 😢
Hi Mary, I went to see my orthopaedic surgeon this afternoon and he is sending me for an MRI scan to see what is going on with my foot. I will let you know when I get the results and it is decided the way forward. Meantime, I hope you are doing okay. Take care, Sue
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