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How do I get rid of Morton's Neuroma?
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Jan 2 1:06pm | Replies (33)Comment receiving replies
I had one in each foot also. First podiatrist tried several shots on one foot but it just kept growing. Then operated on that foot and it grew again. Second podiatrist said second surgery not practical as it would be from the bottom up etc. so for 6 years i have lived with custom-molded inserts. Not deal but not the biggest problem I have either. Current podiatrist is looking at a heated probe.
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@ggopher if you don't mind, could you tell me how your Morton's neuroma was diagnosed? Did your doctor do a biopsy after your surgery?
I thought I might have morton's neuroma a few years ago. The first podiatrist confirmed just by touching my feet and my symptoms. I managed by selecting right shoes. Went to a second podiatrist last year she did an xray and asked my symptoms in detail, she ruled out of morton's neuroma!
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Have you tried physical therapy?
I had two morton neuromas at the same time. I had surgery in 2010 after I don't know how many injections. In 2016 my foot started hurting again. The podiatrist kept doing injections and saying no improvement I will order a MRI.
I finally had enough… tried a orthopedist that was suppose to be a foot specialist. He gave the worst injections ever.
In 2018 I found a podiatrist in a town an hour drive from home.
He gave another injection.. protocol you know… and ordered a MRI. It showed another neuroma.. a small one. He ordered PT and the first therapist did not know much about foot therapy, but she did know who did.
I went to the recommended therapist and through use if torture tools and dry needling he had me walking without pain within 3 weeks with 2 sessions per week.
I have been able to be on my feet for 30-50 minutes at a time.. more if I push it. I am beginning to have some swelling again… and pain when the low pressure fronts come through. So it may be time for PT again before it gets bad.
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