Post Morton's Neuroma Surgery Pain

Forgot to say,my op was done in England,from the sole of the foot.Maybe this heals better than the top of the foot.

Was probably in most pain for 3months.

I found out that from an electrical impulse test that my podiatrist ordered, that the pain was less from the neuromas and more because of pinched nerves in my back which was causing leg and foot neuropathy. MRI confirmed pinched nerves in L2, L3, L4, and L5 and S1, because of arthritis and bone spurs. A laminectomy and fusion was suggested by back doctor, but I am putting it off for as long as possible. Had no idea my foot pain was being caused by the damaged nerves in my back. Back doc suggests pain will clear up after back surgery, but I am in no hurry to have my back cut. You might want to have the nerves in your foot and leg checked to see if that is the real source of the problem.

How odd that I ran across this thread regarding post Morton's Neuroma surgery pain while reading about a totally non-related health topic! I had my first surgery for a Morton's Neuroma in 1995...two months after having a partial hysterectomy. The ortho surgeon had no idea what he was going to find until he performed the surgery. I went to see him complaining of pain on the bottom of my left foot in the area beneath the 3rd & 4th toes that I had probably been experiencing for a couple of years. He xrayed my foot and told me that the xray showed some type of growth in that area, he had no idea what it was, asked me if I was feeling well aside from the foot pain, and told me that I needed surgery right away. I told him that I banged those toes really bad a few years before, they had turned several shades of purple and I assumed that one or both might have been broken. I assumed the pain might be due to arthritis from the injury. He assured me that my toes had never been broken. He told me that I wouldn't have to stay in the hospital if I could show him that I could walk on crutches and not allow any weight to be placed on the foot post surgery. I had the surgery, and he reported that I had a Morton's Neuroma and explained to me what it was. He talked to me about how I'd experience pains for a good while after it healed and told me that it would be due to nerve rejuvenation. He was right...I had pain alright and it was WORSE than before the surgery. I went back to him a little over and year later and told him the pain was unbearable especially if my husband accidently bumped my foot in his sleep, and that I couldn't even sleep on my left side because the foot was so tender. He just looked at me and told me that it shouldn't hurt and sent me on my way. So, I went to another ortho doc. He xrayed and couldn't see anything but he asked if I knew why one side of the bone had been removed in my third toe. No idea! He sent for my records from the other doc which he had to harrass his office to get. Once he got them, I learned that I had the neuroma AND a bone tumor removed during the first surgery! There was no report as to the tumor having being tested to ensure that it was benign. New doc told me the only way he could see what was going on was to do yet another surgery. That surgery revealed that I had yet another neuroma in the same area and tons of scare tissue that he cleared away. The second surgery was in late 1996 and my foot is still as sensitive and sore as ever. It was numb for a very long time but the feeling finally did come back; however, I can't bend my 3rd, 4th, or 5th toe like to reach for something on my tip toes. I played softball for 30 years and had to give it up. Now way I could run the bases that required me to place weight on the outside half of that foot. Second doc sent me for all kinds of bone scans and blood work. Results were that it was inflammation...also learned that most of my body had a lot of inflammtion. Litte did I know that the partial hysterectomy had caused my ovaries to start shutting down and the lack of estrogen was causing increased inflammation throughout my body. I was placed on estrogen replacement therapy and most of the mild aches and pains went away. My foot pain improved some but has never gone totally away. I pretty much ignore it now. I doesn't throb anymore...that stopped years ago...but it is still very, very sore.

They should've told you numbness is forever;it's worth it if neuroma pain goes away

Hi Marsha,
My morton's neuroma surgery was December 13, 2012 and I am in more pain than before. I have the same issues. I cannot walk barefooted, I find myself walking on the edge of my foot. I have the swollen ball of foot pain, hot/burning pain, etc. and am unsure where to turn from here. If you find any remedies please let me know. 
Thanks so much.

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I had a neuroma removed from my right foot in June 2014 and am due to go in to have one removed from my left foot in a weeks time.I still experience a little pain at times in the left foot and I too have experienced the popping!! and shooting pain in the foot.My surgeon,who I have great faith in,has told me that it can take up to a year for the internal scarring to settle down.I dont regret having it done.The only problem is I have now got 2 toes that have clawed and I will have to eventualy go in and have theses straightened!!Wish me luck for next week !!!!

I myself have had Morton's Neuroma for 10 years. I have tried numerous remedies to unfortunately no avail. I decided not to do surgery as to the fact that 99% of the surgeries are unsuccessful. The Podiatry field of medicine has not kept up with the medical technology of today's era. Surgery evidently has not been the answer so it would be wiser to research up to date technology

Had surgery twice on my right foot after many, many treatments for 2 nerves 7 years ago....I'm a runner, life was totally intolerable before the surgery...I still have problems, no feeling in my last 2 toes, a very numb spot in the ball of my foot. Sharp shooting pains in my foot at times. If I have a shoe/boot that is  the least bit tight across the toe box, forget it, I'm in agony. But I can't say that I wouldn't have had the surgery because there were times I couldn't even walk...so I guess it's just something I will  have to live with. I very very rarely wear high heels and if I do I always have a extra pair of flats or slippers "just in case"...so disappointing. 

I have Morton's neuroma and have been considering surgery. Makes me worried about surgery. Any advice?

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I am 2 months after 2 neuromas removed on right foot. I have just descended into hell. I cannot understand why my doctor did not explain that this could happen. My life is ruined and that’s all there is to it.

I have had 2 surgeries since Nov 29 2014 to have two neuromas in same spot removed. I had second surgery may 2015 and I am in absolute agony. My specialist wants me to see pain doctor as she has no idea why I am in so much pain. It is so severe It wakes me up during the night. I cant walk long or stand too long or wear shoes. Injections before surgery made it worse I don't want to live on pain killers for the rest of my life I am only 47

This outcome sounds like RSD- REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY - which can be the outcome of either and injury or surgery. Pain management doctor and RSD physical rehab help to deal with it and sometimes help to calm the feelings, and redirect them. Good luck-

Hi. I had two neuromas removed surgically a year ago. I had very little pain following the surgery and all I have now is a numb feeling under my foot, worse in Col weather, but this is nothing compared to the pain of the neuroma. I am now able to walk any distance without any problems and am so grateful I was able to have this operation.

a year and a half ago I had both feet done. I was fine for the first 3 months, then went downhill. Now I have constant tingling, pain walking, (sitting, sleeping) and sometimes zapping nerve pain out the top of my toes, and sometimes cramping. MRI done 8 months post showed nothing. Podiatrist has good reputation and is clueless... Not sure of my next move but I'm not having fun

Hello had my surgery 8/12/15 and am in the same boat 59yo male tried acupuncture little relief of 2-4 hrs after gabapentin 4x a day and yes no relief wondering if this will ever stop tried pain clinics with MRI's CT scans this is ridiculous yes anyone with idea's it would be awesome