Hello people with foot Neuromas.
I have been battling Neuromas in both my feet for about 5 years. I've tried alcohol injections, sclerotheropy, and inserts for my shoes/sneakers (the inserts do help...but not enough). I've been debating on surgery for a while and finally did it yesterday on both feet at the same time. So far so good. The pain is minimal (on a scale of 1-10 it's a 2). My mom had the surgery 19 years ago and everything went very well for her. From what I gather...elevating your feet faithfully for one week and walking on it a little is the best thing to avoid scaring. I plan to do everything by the book and hopefully with any luck my recovery will be okay. Stay tuned. : )
I have been battling Neuromas in both my feet for about 5 years. I've tried alcohol injections, sclerotheropy, and inserts for my shoes/sneakers (the inserts do help...but not enough). I've been debating on surgery for a while and finally did it yesterday on both feet at the same time. So far so good. The pain is minimal (on a scale of 1-10 it's a 2). My mom had the surgery 19 years ago and everything went very well for her. From what I gather...elevating your feet faithfully for one week and walking on it a little is the best thing to avoid scaring. I plan to do everything by the book and hopefully with any luck my recovery will be okay. Stay tuned. : )
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Oh no that's terrible!! I'm a former first grade teacher and am currently subbing..well, actually, I WAS subbing until I had surgery.
I am so afraid of what I'll feel like when I go back to the classroom. I have felt hot shooting pains and my toes have felt very sensitive since the surgery. It's almost like weight feels like pain so if I have the comforter on my toes, it bothers me. I'm only 5 weeks out since surgery. Please, please let me know how you are doing. I'm desperate for information from someone who understands the pressures of being a teacher. Especially chasing after a classroom full of kiddies. I hope you are doing well and I'm sending you my hope and positive energy. I'd really appreciate an update and any suggestions. Hoping to hear from you soon!
T
I am so afraid of what I'll feel like when I go back to the classroom. I have felt hot shooting pains and my toes have felt very sensitive since the surgery. It's almost like weight feels like pain so if I have the comforter on my toes, it bothers me. I'm only 5 weeks out since surgery. Please, please let me know how you are doing. I'm desperate for information from someone who understands the pressures of being a teacher. Especially chasing after a classroom full of kiddies. I hope you are doing well and I'm sending you my hope and positive energy. I'd really appreciate an update and any suggestions. Hoping to hear from you soon!
T
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I had my neuroma removed just 2 days ago and I havent had any pain at all not even taking advil i was expecting much pain from all the negative feed back from recovering post operations i've read about.
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I had my surgery back in September 2011. I seemed to be getting better the pain was going away. Now 6 months later.... this past week the pain has hit an all new level . I am going to try to see what can be done for me. I will let you know if anything helpful is done. Good luck with the recovery.
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i had three surgeries of this kind...my right foot looks like frankenfoot and the leg has 4 decompression scars...each surgery left me in even greater pain than before.. until i feel like taking a saw and cutting the leg at my knee....the doctors all think im this side of being insane i think, but i dont think they have a clue what is happening themselves, so it is easier to say we are crazy...pain scale is a 15 on a 1-10....i feel helpless and hopeless
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STOP do not take Cymbalta.....worse thing I have ever tried...I have had feet nerve pain for 2.5 yrs with little relief...have been put on all those damn pills and nothing helped...only thing that has helped some is steriod shots...but you have to be careful with those...Cymbalta has terribel side effects...its the getting away from them that is one of the problems...they also take you to some very dark places....they are for depression...even the low dose...I dont really think the Drs. who give the out understand how bad they are...
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I recently had surgery and I agree with you. I am watching my symptoms, I thoughht I would have been able to at least walk on the foot. I am much more comfortable with my foot up while I lay in bed. I will update if I see any improvement in my condition.
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I have not had much relief from my Morton's Neuroma surgery almost two years ago. Tried repeated injections, MRI showing continuing major inflamation, physical therapy, foot massaging, etc. Only help has been custom made orthotics. Try finding a good orthotics specialist. Good luck. I am headed back to the podiatrist in two weeks!
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Answer is DON'T... I had neuromas removed from each foot more than 3 years ago now and still have pain from lumps under my feet when walking, really uncomfortable especially in hot summer when they swell a lot too. I was told after I had the ops (but too late) that something called 'prolotherapy' could get rid of the tissue growth on the nerve... worth a look into. There are doctors who do this treatment. It injects a dextrose solution into the area which atrophies the tissue growth on the nerve. I've had prolotherapy on neck and back on ligaments and muscles and it was amazing. There is also 'prolozone' (prolotherapy plus ozone treatment) don't know if for feet. Do your research.
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morton's neuroma surgery post surgical complications
I had a traditional morton's neroma surgery 1 month ago with complications of swelling, stich left in, pain radiating to my 4th toe when I put any pressure on the ball of my foot and difficulty with the incision healing. The stitch (that was left in accidently) worked it's way out like a splinter and the wound began to heal. I went to a great physical therapist that knows about nerve sensitivity. I am currently on a regimen that seems to be working great. It's called desensitation and do it 3-4 times a day.
1. massage foot including wound, calf (toward hear)t and inside of ankle for 1/2 hour
2. moist heat to foot for 20 minutes
3. moist heat to calf for 20 mnutes.
4. Rhus tox C200 homeopathic tabs for pain
5. Quercetin with Bromelain 2 tas per day on an empty stomach
I had a traditional morton's neroma surgery 1 month ago with complications of swelling, stich left in, pain radiating to my 4th toe when I put any pressure on the ball of my foot and difficulty with the incision healing. The stitch (that was left in accidently) worked it's way out like a splinter and the wound began to heal. I went to a great physical therapist that knows about nerve sensitivity. I am currently on a regimen that seems to be working great. It's called desensitation and do it 3-4 times a day.
1. massage foot including wound, calf (toward hear)t and inside of ankle for 1/2 hour
2. moist heat to foot for 20 minutes
3. moist heat to calf for 20 mnutes.
4. Rhus tox C200 homeopathic tabs for pain
5. Quercetin with Bromelain 2 tas per day on an empty stomach
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hi i had surgery on the 10th oct 2012,the surgeon was impressed with my "large perfect nuroma"I must say so far ive only needed paracetomol and nurefen for the first 48 hrs and no pain relief scince!As long as my foot is raised there is no pain .I have been cut along the bottom of my foot between the toes and down the front stitches out tomorow!not looking forward to that!the pain i do feel when my foot is on the floor is simply from the incision,I have had mortons for 4 years with this year not being able to wear shoes the pain was so bad i couldnt talk!!lol This has been such a relife!my advise is reserch your surgeon ,myn does alot of surgery on fellow medical collegues,and all the hopital staff and doctors speah hihgly of him.I am so glad i had the surgery hopefully a posh pair of shoes after christmas!!!xx
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OMG seriously - the term "misery loves compapny" ... sooo true..!
I have been in this out of this world pain in my both feet for so long.. i finally (after seeing soooo many foot specialists) - found this Dr. - whom my friend used. He's a foot surgeon - a good one.. Finally got my R foot operated on - my point in responding here is to tell you all that I DO NOT TRUST MRI's - they never showed my Neuroma.. after a cat scan and an MRI - the DR. said we dont' see anything there - but between my pain feeling it from outside - and also the Dr. feeling it - we both went for it - so I had surgery in April 2012 (this year)... AND it never healed..!! - i started having more pain and then immediately developed hammer toes - painful ones.. Sooo i just went now and am sitting on my coach recovering with foot in the air... from the 2nd surgery in seven months!!! same foot - he didn't find the 2nd neurom - bu wound up fixing my four toes - from the hammer toe deal..
Hope this one heals and pain stops.. if not - I WILL SHOOT MYSELF.!!! :(
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Some clarifications:
Removing nerve, even a damaged one, is a serious surgery. You will NEVER get that feeling back.
It is possible to have phantom pain post surgery. Similar to someone who loses a limb, the body still sends signals down that nerve. People who have lost an arm may still have what they perceive is wrist pain. This can happen in the foot but should decrease over time.
I had my neuroma removed August of 2012 after steroid injections brought me no relief. I have no feeling between the toes and a numb sensation around my scar. However, the surgery brought tremendous relief and I can finally run again. My doctor did demonstrate stretches to maintain foot flexability and they have been very helpful.
Een though this a minor surgery it poses risks and everyone is different. Talking to your doctor is the best option, and realize that even surgery is not a quick fix.
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