Dear Eli: I had 2 neuromas, one in each foot. I had orthotics and corticosteroid injections. Alas, the injections destroyed the fat on the bottom of my feet -- which is a huge problem -- and the neuromas became worse than ever. (Although I should add that i didn't stop exercising.)
Desperate, I went for cryosurgery, hoping that it would work and I wouldn't have to explore the more invasive surgery. It's been 6 weeks and so far, the surgery has not worked. My feet feel worse than ever, including waking me up at night.
The Tampa doc told me he requests that his patients wait 3 months before deciding if the surgery was a failure. So I am praying that in the next 6 weeks, there will be some improvement. If not, I don't know if my next course of action is to 1) try cryosurgery again 2)start working with a pain specialist or 3) go for the more invasive surgery where they excise the neuromas but the success rate is high.
Desperate, I went for cryosurgery, hoping that it would work and I wouldn't have to explore the more invasive surgery. It's been 6 weeks and so far, the surgery has not worked. My feet feel worse than ever, including waking me up at night.
The Tampa doc told me he requests that his patients wait 3 months before deciding if the surgery was a failure. So I am praying that in the next 6 weeks, there will be some improvement. If not, I don't know if my next course of action is to 1) try cryosurgery again 2)start working with a pain specialist or 3) go for the more invasive surgery where they excise the neuromas but the success rate is high.
Hi, I hope you are feeling better by now. I posted a month earlier than you, also not being happy with recovery after cryosurgery after around 6 weeks. Area was still bruised and somewhat hurt and I could feel the nerve tingling and some electrical shocks. According to the doc more of a sign that the frozen nerve is recovering and less that the neuroma is acting up again.Now it has been almost 4 months and for me, things have been steadily improving. I do not have any pain anymore walking without shoes which is a huge plus. No complaints when walking for miles in wide sandals. However, I doubt though that I will ever be able to wear normal shoes again which is somewhat sad considering that I am not a senior citizen. I will post again after 6 months when I had to wear closed shoes more often. By the way, area between the affected toes still feels somewhat numb to the touch, no complaints when walking though.
Hello, I was wondering if you could provide another update. Hopefully your healing has continued!
Thank you, but in the end cryosurgery did not solve the problem for me. While not as bad a pre-cryo, pain started again when I had to wear closed shoes over the fall/winter (and I am talking WIDE shoes like vionic/orthaheel). Still not ready for surgery I tried a series of alcohol injections that somewhat numbed it down again. Will take a break from those injections over the summer (WIDE sandal time) and see how things are in fall. Right now I am definitely able to walk well and longer distances but have that constant tingling reminder. I just don't know if surgery with possible complications would be any better...
hello. I also have neuroma on my feet. where did you get the cryosurgery?
Hello. how was your experience with cryosurgery?
Trying to find a doctor in Houston,TX that does this type procedure for Morton’s neuroma.. can anyone tell me if Houston Currently has a podiatrist doing the cryo surgery?
I just made a post about cryosurgery and my podiatrist also mentioned microvasc. I'm having difficulty finding info on microvasc, especially relating to the feet. if there is any info/experiences anyone can share it would be greatly appreciated.
What doctor did you see for Cryo surgery in Kansas City. I need relief for my Morton's Neuroma.