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I was also told the extreme pain in my feet was Morton's Neuroma. I had the cortisone shots, and it definitely helped ease the pain, BUT after only 2 days the pain returned. The dr said that was enough proof for him to do the Mortons Neuroma surgery. I had the surgery done and obviously that was NOT the issue. The pain started returning about 2 days after surgery, even with pain meds. I was on pain meds for about 6 years due to horrible pain in my feet. I can not take pain meds now because drs here do not prescribe them anymore, and pain clinic told me pain meds are not indicated for neuropathy. After more than a year of going to a neurologist I have found something that works for me. I'm not in excruciating pain every second of every hour. I take 5 or 6 Gabapentin 300 mg spaced out during the day/evening, and 100 mg Lyrica 3x/day. The BIGGEST change was when I started taking 40 mg of Nortriptyline at bedtime. I sure hope this information helps you.
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@kansasgal Thank you. Oh my. A doctor did the Morton neuroma surgery and you did not have it. Oh my again. This certainly concerns me. What is the issue with your foot? I have neuropathy which affects my legs, but this pain is different and meets all the criteria of Morton's neuroma. Was it a neuroma along with neuropathy? I was taking Gabapentin until I saw a neurologist who immediately took me off it because of the major swelling in my foot and leg. She said Gabapentin can add to swelling She put me on Topamax. The swelling continues so obviously it was not the Gabapentin I am now back on Gabapentin, but very low amount. I am sure that will be increased by someone I also take Amitriptyline 50 mg at bedtime. This is an older antidepressant (elavil) and is used at a low dose for neuropathy. I do sleep better Nothing medication wise including pain pills, stop the foot pain. Ice and topicals help the most. Thank you for your information. It is greatly appreciated.