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Elisabetha, have you actually been seen and diagnosed with Morton’s Nueroma? I was also told my foot symptoms, (burning, pain, numbness) could be Morton’s Nueroma. After consulting with surgeons at Mayo they said no. They said I had metatarsalgia. They advised me on shoes and metatarsal pads for all my shoes and sandals. As long as I am wearing these I have no problems with my feet. I absolutely can’t go barefoot at all without problems popping up.
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I had an MRI done and was told it is either Morton’s or Metatarsalgia, so thank you, you are spot on. I have tried moleskin for the metatarsalgia which is somewhat effective. May i ask what kind of metatarsal pads you are using?
Sorry about the delay in my response. My mother broke her hip and I have been preoccupied with that. Here is information on what I use. I hope this is not information overload.
Good information on this site.
https://www.myfootshop.com/
clear, adhesive-backed Gel Metatarsal Pads in shoes beneath the weight-bearing surface of the forefoot to reduce pressure on the ball of the foot and metatarsal heads
I use this clear gel pad on my sandals. I like that it’s clear and unnoticeable. You can take it off to clean it when necessary. Just rinse it under hot running water and let it thoroughly dry. The best part is they become sticky again and will stick on your sandal again. I’ve had mine for a year and a half now and they are still good.
https://www.myfootshop.com/metatarsal-pad-placement
I was told that the sole of my shoe must be very firm so that the toes do not bend. They said to press upwards on the undersole near the toes. If it bends upwards, do not use those.
At my doctor appointment I was wearing “Dansko” sandals. He said they were perfect but made just one adjustment, to add a metatarsal pad. These are the sandals that I added the clear metatarsal pad to. It did take a couple of weeks to get used to them but was well worth it for the comfort I get now using them.
They recommended the brand “Hoka One One” for tennis shoes. That is what I have now.
I also have a pair of “Alegria” shoes; they are a slip-on shoe and just a bit dressier.
I use a metatarsal support inside of my Hoka tennis shoes. It is the full length of the shoe with a metatarsal pad built right into it. https://sofsole.com/ I take the insole that comes with the shoe out; they are too thin and do no good anyway.
https://sofsole.com/category/insoles
https://sofsole.com/product/Airr
My SOFSOLE supports say: “Metatarsal Support, Reinforced Stability, Deep Heel Cup” right on them.
I buy all my shoes and supports at Tradehome Shoes. This is a MN company and I don’t believe they have an online site to purchase anywhere. I do buy the clear Metatarsal Pads at myfootshop.com. They just seem to fit better than any others I have found at retail stores.
Tradehome Shoe Stores, Inc.
8300 97th Street South,
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
651-459-8600
input@tradehome.com
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Wow. Sounds like you may have found what some of us have been searching for for years. At the risk of bring too intrusive would you mind sharing with me as much detail as you can about the shoes and metatarsal pads? Just maybe, I can use this data to rteplicate your experience.
Arny