Does anyone else have this problem? When I walk at all, my toes in L foot seem to seize up! This causes me to put all my weight on R foot and so balance is poor.
I have suffered this for many years now and it is very dabilitating. Because of this problem, I am unable to do normal things like shopping, socialising or simply going for walks!

Over the many years, I have attended all sorts of clinics and doctors, eventually one specialist diagnosed Mortons Neuroma and I had surgery to remove this. That was 7 years ago, and still same symptoms as before surgery!!!

I have good days and bad days, I'm usually better in the mornings when not so tired, but as for taking walks in the evenings - forget it!

Today is a very very bad day - does anyone else suffer in this way - I'm really interested to know.

That is one of the problems with the surgery for Morton's neuroma is that it can eventually result in pain again. This is often referred to as a stump neuroma. You may want to have a portion of the nerve removed so that you will no longer feel in that particular area. Some would rather live with numbness then the pain. I would only recommend that as last option. Have you tried physical therapy or been casted for orthotics since your surgery? You should look into both options if you have not and see if there is some improvement in your symptoms.

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I have a foot pain that may be the same as what you are describing, i'm not sure. If its not, i'd really like to know what it is. I can be sitting, driving a car, walking, it doesn't matter, and all of a sudden one of my toes, usually my right foot, the toe next to the big toe, gets a sharp pain in it. It looks as if its popped out of the socket or something, because its longer than normal at that time. I have actually had pain so bad that it brought me to tears, and I don't know what to do to get it to stop. Usually the pain is over within minutes, but i've had the pain last for about an hour or two, and then go numb and tingle for about 12 hours. At that time, it felt like the nerve was pinched or something. Please help.

Yes, it does sound like you have Morton's Nueroma. Morton's Neuroma is an enlarged nerve usually between the third and forth toe (but can be between any of your toes). The bones that lead to the toes rub and put pressure on the nerve causing the shooting pain associated with this disorder. I would suggest reading about this disorder and treatment options on Foot.com.

You might want to try a rocker bottom shoe or a met pad.

My morton's neuroma pain is now gone. It was very terribly painful. I consulted several podiatrists and physiatrists. educated myself through reading and looking at recommended aids. I

think several practical solutions did the work: I was advised to wear very wide shoes which allow my toes tp s[read, use soft metatarsal pads correctly placed under the forefoot pad of my foot . In addition I believe educating myself is very useful i.e. reading medical books about this condition, and monitoring internet sports runner's sites to see how athletes deal with this and other foot problems

I have morton's Neuroma. They have tried insert for my shoes and injections. Which only seem to make the problem worse. I am waiting for texas rehabilitaion to decide if they want to pay for the surgery. I don't know about it though . I can deal with a little numbness but not with this pain . Which is get worse the longer they wait. Now even hot or cold temps make it hurt . Is there any thing that helps with the pain . I love to walk every were. But now I walk to blocks and my foot is killing me . I don't know what to do any more . It cause so many problem at work to It pretty much stay numb all the time now .

i just saw your reply. i had nueroma sugery and am way worse than i was before. 2 years later and i have several different kinds of doctors and do alternative medicine too. really big mistake and it has altered my whole life.

Dear Geri
There are a number of nonsurgical ways to treat a neuroma, such as, injection therapy, physical therapy, padding, strapping and orthotics. Have all those alternatives been explored? Neuromas can definately be difficult to treat. Have you had an MRI done?

Sbarlizo, DPM, C Ped
foot.com expert

I saw my orthopedic specialist today and I am scheduled for surgery for Morton's Neuroma in my right foot. I have suffered with this for approximately 5 years now and I am really concerned with having surgery and making it possibly worse. Has anyone out there had this successfully operated on? I would love to hear from a few people who have had this surgically corrected.

Dear Debbie
There are definately a number of patients who have experienced relief following the excision of "Morton's Neuroma", however, I would suggest that you explore all forms of conservative managment prior to surgery. Conservative care includes, physical therapy, orthotics, shoe modification and injection therapy.

Good-luck and thank-you for contacting foot.com,
SBarlizo, DPM, C Ped
foot.com expert