tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898244.post114139760507870000..comments2024-02-03T18:13:42.370-08:00Comments on ricklibrarian: Morton's Neuroma: A Librarian Looks at Consumer Health Reference Sourcesricklibrarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11621583568674705756noreply@blogger.comBlogger160125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898244.post-20063872833574145672016-02-16T09:07:27.965-08:002016-02-16T09:07:27.965-08:0015.2.16
I had a cortisone injection for Morton...15.2.16<br /><br />I had a cortisone injection for Morton's Neuroma (ineffective, and discoloured skin) and alcahol injections-which just made forefoot more inflamed/sore. I am waiting for cryosurgery, which is starting to be available on the NHS in some parts of UK.<br /><br />I got some innersoles with built up arches from a podiatrist, and I always stick a self adhesive piece of bunion wadding under my whole forefoot, (I cut a hole out first underneath the neuroma site of pain, thus lifting the site of pain off the ground so weight can fall on other healthy areas of forefoot). I have thus been able to give up my crutches and am in less pain, although still walk awkwardly. I am hoping cryosurgery will solve the problem.<br />SarahLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580044411157109463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898244.post-88260901051172541882015-12-08T02:45:05.621-08:002015-12-08T02:45:05.621-08:00mortons neuroma is a very very painful thing, espe...<a href="http://www.mortonsneuroma.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">mortons neuroma</a> is a very very painful thing, especially when your quite a heavy person like myself. I had lot of steroids and painkillers before my surgery, luckily im fine now and MN has gone. <br /><br />After having it I can tell you i wont take my feet for granted!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898244.post-15758211973639563442015-10-08T07:56:56.309-07:002015-10-08T07:56:56.309-07:00I found this in the article "Light Therapy&qu...I found this in the article "Light Therapy" in the Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, 4th ed.:<br /><br />Cold laser - Very low-intensity laser beams are directed at the body. Used in laser acupunture to treat pain, stress tendinitis, etc.<br /><br />In the article "Phototherapy" in the Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health, I found a very similar statement:<br /><br />Cold laser therapy. The treatment involves focusing very low-intensity beams of laser light on the skin, and is used in laser acupuncture to treat a myriad of symptoms and illnesses, including pain, stress, and tendinitis.ricklibrarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11621583568674705756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898244.post-72836803053734439332015-10-07T09:55:37.077-07:002015-10-07T09:55:37.077-07:00Is cold laser therapy the same as the cryosurgery?...Is cold laser therapy the same as the cryosurgery? The cold laser sounds external, unlike the invasive cryogenic probe which freezes the nerve internally.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898244.post-72727629074646078802015-09-17T10:09:43.026-07:002015-09-17T10:09:43.026-07:00I understand your pain. I had a MN for years and w...I understand your pain. I had a MN for years and went the steroid route which worked for me. I used to have a steroid injection every 3 months and it was wonderful. Eventually, I tried laser therapy and that was almost 5 years ago with great results until last week when it has returned with a vengence. I have made an appointment for further laser therapy so hopefully I will be back in action again. I also find wearing Fit Flops sandals and shoes is very helpful.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898244.post-72213833627718652512015-02-01T09:00:12.338-08:002015-02-01T09:00:12.338-08:00When shoe shopping, try looking at the bottom of t...When shoe shopping, try looking at the bottom of the shoe first. Is the toe box square or too pointy? Is the sole in the shape of your particular foot? Try a half or whole size bigger to see if it is more comfortable. Is there enough room for warm socks? Put your hand inside and feel along the bottom. Is there any arch support? Is the sole thin and bendy or strong and sturdy? Toe bar? Is the top of the sole that rubs against the feet, soft or hard? Is the front sandal strap, by the toes, adjustable so you can make the front more roomy? Does the men's sandal or shoe fit better and still look OK? Is the heel 1 1/2 inches or less and still nice looking?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898244.post-44291328014982323732015-01-01T12:43:50.904-08:002015-01-01T12:43:50.904-08:00I noticed that the different styles of crocs fit d...I noticed that the different styles of crocs fit differently. The "baya" closed-toe style does well for me. It's unisex. I have a size 9 women which is also size 7 men. I came across a crocs store when I was on vacation and was able to try different styles. When I told the sales person that they feel loose, he said that they are meant to be loose. Also I notice the back strap can be twisted for a more snug fit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898244.post-73923869551689906902014-12-27T16:40:41.645-08:002014-12-27T16:40:41.645-08:00Try a new product on the market. A ball-of-fot ge...Try a new product on the market. A ball-of-fot gel cushion by Walgreens. It has a toe bar in addition to the metatarsal pad. The toe bar is similar to the toe bar in Birkenstocks and crocs. It seems to separate my metatarsals when I walk.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898244.post-74798044641933067932014-11-02T05:04:52.955-08:002014-11-02T05:04:52.955-08:00I have never known anyone personally who got any r...I have never known anyone personally who got any relief from any type of injection. I didn't. I even had surgery and that didn't help and I have pain 24/7. Shoes have no effect and, according to doctors, there's nothing they can do. So I live with it. <br /><br />Does anyone have any recommendations for a next step for what has been diagnosed as non diabetic Perferial Neuroma?Chucknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898244.post-25543315873691368222014-11-01T10:42:50.505-07:002014-11-01T10:42:50.505-07:00I have had the alcohol shots in both feet about 10...I have had the alcohol shots in both feet about 10 years ago. At the same time was fitted for inserts and began wearing better shoes (mostly sneakers) <br />When I began an exercise regime which included walking. After about 6 weeks the pain started up again. I cut out the walking. I am to the point where I ice my feet on and off all day long. Currently pending a podiatry appt. I was on this sight hoping for NEW treatment choices. So far I haven't seen one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898244.post-78360577960595364332014-11-01T10:30:23.229-07:002014-11-01T10:30:23.229-07:00I was diagnosed with mortons neuroma in both feet...I was diagnosed with mortons neuroma in both feet about 15 years ago. Probably caused by the ridiculous shoes I wore at work everyday. I was in the military and had no choice. I had a series of the alcohol shots (about 6 in each foot) was fitted for inserts and soon retired. This allowed me to wear the inserts and reasonable shoes. I was good to go for a few years till the inserts started to cause other pain. Ditched them and just wore sneakers. Slow but sure the pain started up again about two years ago. Now I carry an instant ice pack everywhere I go, can't be on my feet more than 10 minutes. Currently have a podiatry appt pending. DEC 4TH, looking for an earlier appt elsewhere. Bottom line is I don't know how effective the painful alcohol shots were since I changed my footwear and started using the inserts at the same time. Good luck to everyone who suffers I know how painful this can be. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898244.post-24014917320056286782014-01-27T07:33:44.595-08:002014-01-27T07:33:44.595-08:00Now 2+ weeks post surgery and disappointed. Foot i...Now 2+ weeks post surgery and disappointed. Foot is just as sore if not worse. Pain feels the same. Surgical site is healed but it is dis colored from inside big to inside of little toes. Dr says doing fine and will get better. Hmmm? I am hopeful current pain is from going in and ripping and tearing the insides apart and will heal given time. Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08503024645145941684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898244.post-41296704720573854362014-01-18T09:34:10.942-08:002014-01-18T09:34:10.942-08:00What is it that makes you not understand that you ...What is it that makes you not understand that you have a structural problem in your foot and it's not going to get better by ignoring it and continuing to run and participate in contraindicated activities? Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08503024645145941684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898244.post-66244278561599941532014-01-18T09:25:29.368-08:002014-01-18T09:25:29.368-08:00Already coming down I'm sure but I think you&#...Already coming down I'm sure but I think you're foolish not to take the time off find out what's wrong rather than participate in this bike race.Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08503024645145941684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898244.post-19559958250721329552014-01-18T09:22:35.863-08:002014-01-18T09:22:35.863-08:00Unfortunately you have gotten in a tug-of-war betw...Unfortunately you have gotten in a tug-of-war between two doctors. Several things I don't understand. Where did the Overload dx come from? If not extensive testing done I would say premature. Why is one injection all he will give when it's shown that they have cumulative effect and can take 10-15 to work? Why do one if no plan to follow through? Lyrica is a joke and I see few patients who respond except as a placebo effect. And pain clinics are not indicated for your status. Also hard shoes with inflexible inserts are foolish as large toe boxes on flexible shoes may provide some relief. Think Crocs as someone mentioned. Finally surgery is a realistic option if your overall medical condition will allow. I think you need to remove yourself from these Nazi doctors who want to be right rather than provide adequate care. Find a third after doing research to find the best podiatrist in your area. Good luck. Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08503024645145941684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898244.post-2206980377421851982014-01-18T08:57:04.507-08:002014-01-18T08:57:04.507-08:00Something is wrong. I had about 15 injections and,...Something is wrong. I had about 15 injections and, though painful, was nowhere close to your description. Especially with your comparison with knee surgery. Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08503024645145941684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898244.post-50613762226702391252014-01-18T08:50:23.354-08:002014-01-18T08:50:23.354-08:00Didn't work for me at all. Finally had surgery...Didn't work for me at all. Finally had surgery last week. Still healing and surgically sore but hopeful. Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08503024645145941684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898244.post-82529354410833876632013-01-29T23:25:40.449-08:002013-01-29T23:25:40.449-08:00I regretfully squished my left foot repeatedly by ...I regretfully squished my left foot repeatedly by jamming it between slats to help me climb over my patio railing in July 2012. Quickly diagnosed Morten's. When I have a flare-up, Ibuprofen eliminates the pain for 8-10 hours. The Walking Store scanned my foot and I use their recommended orthodic or the Texton 3/4 insert EVERY time I wear shoes or else I suffer. At home I slip a cushioned insole inside my sock. I'm starting acupuncture from a practitioner skilled in treating nerve damage next week. Massaging my foot triggers a flare-up. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898244.post-25380019172275364572013-01-08T08:04:45.997-08:002013-01-08T08:04:45.997-08:00NON-SURGICAL RELIEF: I have had the symptoms of M...NON-SURGICAL RELIEF: I have had the symptoms of Morton's Neuroma for approximately 5 years now, with the rock under the foot, socks balled up in your shoe, numbness and then excruciating pain progression of symptoms over that time. I finally had the diagnosis a few weeks ago by my podiatrist at which time he recommended (and gave me) a cortisone shot. The pain from the shot was minimal and unfortunately, so too was the relief. The Dr had said the next course of action was alcohol injections or surgery. After reading so many horror stories online about both treatments, and as someone who makes my living on my feet teaching tennis, I was and am feeling reluctant to try either option. On a particularly painful day on the court last week, I took off my shoe and spread my third and fourth toe with my fingers and got instant relief from the pain. The pain returned in an hour or so so I repeated the process and got enough relief to get me through the day. So next day I put a piece of Kleenex secured with a bandaid between the two toes and had little to no pain all day on the court. I found gel toe spacers in Walgreens and tried those the next day and again had little to no pain. My toes were a little sore from the spacer the first day but now for a week I have been on the tennis court pain free. The same day I found the gel spacers I also found Flex-Tastic toe spacers which when worn 5-10 minutes a day, helps relieve the cramped toes which probably started the neuroma and other foot pains I'm experiencing. So far the combination of these two treatments are allowing me to move and play at full speed on the tennis court with no pain. I don't know if the neuroma will go away or at least calm down enough to avoid surgery in the future, but right now I am elated hat I found a non-surgical way to eliminate the pain. Toe spacers, toe stretchers, and a looser, wider sneaker have made the difference. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898244.post-57961536191328189322012-10-28T09:59:34.322-07:002012-10-28T09:59:34.322-07:00I've been struggling with this for a year. I h...I've been struggling with this for a year. I have never worn tight or high-heeled shoes, only Danskos and sneakers. Cortisone was a bust. Orthotics are only as long as your foot doesn't move, and are insanely expensive. The condition isn't actually a neuroma, it's a fibrosis, the result of your pinched nerve in your foot protecting itself. <br /><br />I've been separating my toes with my fingers for the last month, and really spending time on calf stretching/foot widening & flexibility exercises, and finally getting relief. I'm about to order separators from correct toes.<br /><br />The foot and ortho people wanted me to think it was some kind of defect, but it's just the result of bad posture, weight gain, aging and tight muscles, like any other pinched nerve. Look at your feet. If you're now stepping on toes with other toes, try to get them back to straight.<br /><br />Why do we get braces to straighten our teeth, but the podiatrists & orthos just want to remove healthy (if inflamed) tissue in a really painful operation? Why not just straighten toes?janetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898244.post-25351914827297732702012-09-25T10:41:23.164-07:002012-09-25T10:41:23.164-07:00I have had Morton's Neuroma for a long time no...I have had Morton's Neuroma for a long time now. I went to the dr about two years ago. I was looking for work and all I could find were jobs where you had to stand all day, which was out of the question with the pain I had wearing reg shoes all day. I did have a MRI done on my foot for a correct diagnosis. She told me I didn't need surgery, but she suggested Cortisone shots, but I found a job where I don't need to stand all day. I mentioned getting cortisone shots to my PC doctor and he said "don't do it"! I never asked him why but I felt I didn't need them when I can sit down, take off my shoe and rub my foot anytime I need to. I will say I have a pair of Croc flip flops and they are the only shoe I can wear and walk in for so much longer in than any shoe I have ( I have always bought good quality shoes with a comfort padding. I also have clarks clogs with a nice cushion soles I wear in the winter and I can usually wear them for about two hours without pain. Forget any shoe where your whole foot is enclosed. I wear a size 7 shoe and I have tried 8 wide with no luck. (any larger and my foot slidesudamber out of the shoe. So for those who have Morton's ... try Crocs flip flops, they have a great cushion sole and I have found with Morton's you need to be able to move your toes freely, but still have a cushioned sole for protection. BTW, When I push on the ball of my foot by the 3rd and 4th toe I don't feel pain but when I press on the top of my foot in the same area I can feel the pain. My pain is so unbearable if I wear shoes that are enclosed. I have to sit right down and take off my shoe and move my toes and upper foot and massage it for 5 minutes, then I am good to go until the pain starts again... and it does always come back but I can go much longer in Crocs flip flops than any other shoe. Great site thank you for having this for us who suffer from Morton's <br />Krissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07188883153293885792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898244.post-84930757886215835462012-08-04T12:23:15.560-07:002012-08-04T12:23:15.560-07:00I've tried Sanuk's and they don't help...I've tried Sanuk's and they don't help me because there is no arch support. Olu Kai (from Ohana) are flip flops with arch support and they're wonderful. But pricey. <br /><br />On 11-11-11 I had RFA (radio frequency ablation) on my neuroma. I was pain free for about 8 months, but the pain is gradually returning. It's worst when I first put my feet on the floor and eases as I walk. By the end of the day the pain is back but not as intense as it was prior to the RFA. I'll probably do it again in a month or so as I've been told it's only effective for about a year (for some people and I guess I'm one of those). My only concern is that the neuroma is continuing to enlarge and that I am just postponing what will be an inevitable surgery. <br /><br />Has anyone else had RFA?Kim/ARnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898244.post-6044388781387577102012-06-11T21:22:57.416-07:002012-06-11T21:22:57.416-07:00There is a great flip flop made by Sanuk with yoga...There is a great flip flop made by Sanuk with yoga mat soles. They are the only shoes I can wear that give me the cushion I need. Thank you for this excellent forum--very helpful.Debi Walterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04610175396144899295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898244.post-36762000936660129752012-06-11T21:21:15.613-07:002012-06-11T21:21:15.613-07:00Thank you so much for this wealth of information. ...Thank you so much for this wealth of information. I have 2 MN--one in each foot--and have undergone 2 rounds of cortisone shots at two week intervals. The pain for me was excruciating, and I'm supposed to go back this week. After reading about the damage these shots can do, I'm canceling. I wanted to tell you about a new line of flip flops by Sanuk. They have yoga mat soles which provide unbelievable cushion. Fortunately, I live in Florida, so I've bought several pair in different colors. I'm not sure where I'll go from here. But at least I've found many options other than those horrible shots.Debi Walterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04610175396144899295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898244.post-66082797825296742432012-04-25T20:18:00.345-07:002012-04-25T20:18:00.345-07:00I am very active. Lately when I ride my bike I sta...I am very active. Lately when I ride my bike I start to feel my neuroma! I have to say I am riding less and less...trying to avoid the intense pain that some are describing here!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com