Morton Neuroma surgery question

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I am right behind you in that I just finished my 3rd alcohol shot (PAINFUL) and was told that I have a stump neuroma and another neuroma growing between my 2nd and 3rd toes. I'd like to know how you are doing after surgery and how long its been post surgery. I have the feeling I'm going that route.
Thanks for the advice

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I had surgery 3 1/2 weeks ago and had the nerve cut out of my foot. I was told I would not be able to put weight on it for 3 weeks. I actually ended up in bed for 3 weeks barely able to get up to go to the bathroom. Now the cast is off and the doctor tells me to walk on it. It swells up and turns purple anytime its not elevated, and I can't walk on it. I can hobble and use crutches. I'm not getting any answers from the doctor, beyond "its normal". I would not get this done again. My brother had the surgery 2 years ago and had no problems at all. He was walking within 3 weeks.

Does anyone have any advice for me about what to do for the swelling? Should I elevate it? Exercise it? What? It is painful, too.

Poolbear2 · Newbie Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 2

I have to be honest after just coming home from the Ortho and discussing the surgery with him and then reading on here I'm worried. I'm a teacher with 2nd graders and on my feet all day. I've got 2 neuromas in my right one in my left and have all the similar pain at the gym, walking, god for bid I try and use the eleptical or treadmill. I'm also a ski instructor and its progressively been getting worse I can't ski for very long now even with custom made boots with out literally being in tears about my feet. So here are my questions
1. How long will the surgery keep me off my feet? Could I do it over a week at spring break or do i need to wait for the summer?
2. Are you able to wear something other than tennis shoes or flip flops now? I dream of wearing heals someday and not being in pain.
3. My doc was explaining how he slits the "webbed part" between the toes to cut the tendons. He said its out patient surgery, then 3 days after return to change the dressing, then 2 weeks to take stitches out. Does this sound right?
4. How's your scaring?

I'm so glad to know I'm not alone out there dealing with this.
Thanks for any help you can provide.

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I've had an extremely frustrating time with tarsal tunnel syndrome. I was a runner and developed the problem in both feet in May of 2007, and have been dealing with it since. It was first diagnosed as plantar fascitis, and after not responding to cortisone shots and steriods another doctor diagnosed it as tarsal tunnel. I had more shots, tried Lyrica, and finally had surgery that was unsuccessful. Now I'm looking at possibly another surgery to try again. I'm 26 years old and am so scared of being handicapped forever. An orthopedic surgeon did my first surgery, and I'm now seeing a podiatrist. I'm a little wary of having a podiatrist do my second surgery, and of having a second surgery at all...any thoughts?

GETTINHEALTHY · Newbie Joined: 19 Feb 2008 Posts: 3

It sounds like the recovery mentioned is more normal than you think. I read about miraculous recoveries, but that's not what my doctor told me to expect.

My doctor told me the following:
2-3 weeks on crutches
another 4-6 weeks walking with foot "board"
then ok to try sneakers to gradually move to other shoes with no limitations.

This 2 month process is mostly due to swelling. And if I try to do to much too soon the inside of my foot may not recover properly.

During that time mentioned, I am not to do any exercises involving pressure on any part of my foot to prevent swelling. I can, however, go in the pool carefully after the incision has healed. Very Happy

My surgery is scheduled for Feb 29th. I am excited and nervous. I've had this problem for 5 years after competing in tae kwon do. Tt has gotten progressively worse, and now I cannot stand or walk in sneakers with fitted orthotics for more than 10 minuutes without an incredible burning pain all the way up my leg. I have gained a lot of weight due to inactivity and I'm now SO willing to take the risk for a chance to have a more normal life. I mean, I want to walk again!

I will let you all know how it goes.

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I had surgery on a neuroma when I was 19, 18 years ago. Although the pain prior to surgery was bad it was even worse afterwards. Then when I was 35 I had further surgery for the pain and it turned out I actually had to have the joint replaced in my second toe because it had just disentergrated. I now have a plastic joint which has to be replaced every 8 - 10 years and the injections and after pain is horrible. P.s, it kills to wear high heels, only do it if I know i'm gonna be having a drink. Laughing

Brigitte11 · Newbie Joined: 05 May 2008 Posts: 2

i had surgery for my mortons neuroma 5 years ago and now i have the pain come back in my one foot. i don't particularly want more surgery so am looking for alternative treatments. by the sound of things i am going to stay away from any injections but has anyone had low level laser treatment (LLLT) or minamilly invasive neuroma decompression (MIND) surgery. would love to hear if it worked!!

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I just had the surgery on 5/21/08.. The neuroma was on the second toe top joint. The surgen had trouble finding it and had to take the nerve out of two toes. That is a very odd feeling. I walked from my car to my house just one hour after the surgery. Every day it feels better and better. All the bad things I have read about this have not been true for me. I am very happy I did this. I missed 10 days of work and I am now back to work and my doctor said in two weeks I will be able to wear a regular shoe rather then the open toe. I hope to be distance walkng in about 3 to 4 weeks. My only regret is that I didnt do it sooner. I have fought this thing for years and I should have just had it removed. I hate the numb feeling but I am enjoying the pain being gone.

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I just wanted to tell everyone that I am 5 days post op from Morton's Neuroma surgery. I have alot of bruising, however no pain where I had before. I could not stand more than 10 minutes without pain shooting right up my foot into my ankle. I was able to use the eliptical at the gym for 20 minutes...but while working out for 90 minutes on weights was NOT able to stand the entire time. I am having my surgical boot removed this Friday, which would be 9 days post op. The procedure that was used was from the top, so that I could walk immediately.

I am very upset with myself that I waited 2 years to have this procedure done. I had (4) cortisone injection which did NOT help. I also had (4) saline/ alcohol injections to deaden the nerve which did take the heat off a little but did not take it away totally...

Surgery was the best choice for me...I asked my physician how many he had done? I asked him how long he has had his medical degree? Where? I aksed him what the recovery would be?

I hope I was a help to your questions...

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