I strongly disagree with this post. Alot of the recovery is outwith your control irrespective of how much rest you have taken. It is not a case of letting yourself be a horror story. Noone sets out to be a horror story. Complications do occur and that is a fact of life. I am pleased that you have recovered well, but the fact you have done so means you clearly haven't investigated all the reasons why things go wrong. If the nerve that has been cut gets irritated and start causing you pain that is difficult to rectify. If you get RSD for nerve over excitation that is difficult to resolve. If you get a stump neuroma, that is more painful that the original neuroma and will need follow up treatment. I am a "horror story" and strongly resent the implication I brought it on myself for not resting enough. My nerve complications are nothing to do with how long my foot was rested or elevated. Amen.
It has now been 2 days I had MN surgery. I am doing good no pain at all, no swelling keeping my right foot to up around 45 min per hour and walk in a Special shoe. I am so happy I decided for the surgery, toes are numb but almost the same as they used to before... I will post again and let you know how I am... For now seems to be the best choice for em
Hi, I had a neuroma removed 11 months ago and still have that 'bunched up sock feeling' in the ball of my foot which surgeon tells me is scar tissue and that it may need more surgery to remove it. I would be very interested to know whether this was your problem as if so it your MN obviously eventually healed without further surgery. Can you remember how long it took to heal. I would really appreciate any information as I further surgery is something I would prefer to avoid. Many thanks. Claire
I had MN surgery on my right foot 4 yrs ago. I am about to have it again for a new MN. I will agree with you all that it is a horribly painful surgery to recover from and in all honesty, it took close to a year before I felt completely healed. During that year, I swore I'd never go through anything like that again. I have tried to be very careful about the shoes I wear, etc. However, I developed a new MN and the pain, discomfort and immobility I suffer from the MN is far worse than the surgival recovery. It's a long and painful recovery but it is worth it. It must be if I'm willing to go through it again for a new MN. I know what I have ahead of me and yes, I hate the thought. It really, really hurts but once it's healed, aside for the numbness where the MN had been, you are up and running again. It was so worth it and I'm going to do it again.
HAD A COMPLETE RIGHT ANKLE REPLACEMENT 10 WEEKS AGO. ABSOLUTLY NO MORE ANKLE PAIN.WORKED GREAT. I WENT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY IN NEW YORK AND THERE IS NO FINER PLACE OR DOCTORS. YOU HAVE TO WAIT BUT BELIEVE ME IT WAS WORTH IT.(STORY NOT OVER)THEY FOUND MY ACHILLES WAS TORN AND I DID NOT KNOW IT SO SOME OF THE PAIN MIGHT HAVE BEEN COMING FROM THAT SOURCE ALSO.WHILE THEY WERE DOING THE REPLACEMENT THEY REPAIRED THE ACHILLES.(STILL MORE) I HAVE SEVERE MORTONS NEUROMA IN THE SAME FOOT. I HAVE HAD CORTISONE INNJECTIONS ,ICE ETC. AND NOW WE ARE DOWN TO WHATS NEXT.MY LIFE STYLE STINKS AND WONDER IF ANYONE HAS HAD SUCCESS WITH SURGICALLY REMOVING THE NERVE.EVENTUALLY LEFT ANKLE WLL HAVE TO BE REPLACED ALSO AND THERE IS A SMALL NEUROMA (LIVABLE) ALSO. ONE AT AT TIME I GUESS. BUT THE NEUROMA IS EXTREMELY PAINFUL AND WONDER IF THE BOOT CAUSES SOME OF THE PROBLEM.ANY INPUY ,SUGGESTIONS EXPERIANCES WOULD BE APPRECIATED THANKS NEXT APPT IS JAN23 AND I AM TRYING TO GARNER AS MUCH INFO AND RATES OF SUCCESS FOR M.N. AS POSSIBLE
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I had mn surgery 3 years ago for 2 mns in same foot. It took about 6 months to heal comfortably.Initially, after surgery, there was significant discomfort while walking. I purchased comfortable walking shoes with a wide toe box. I took a NSAID prior to walking and soaked my foot every evening in Epsom salts. In addition, I kept a diary and recorded my "progress" every few days. When I wd feel discouraged, I would look back and see that I indeed was making progress. For me, I just stayed with it and tried to walk a bit more each day. some days better than others. First, just around the house; within 2 weeks, a block. By 6 weeks, I cd walk about a mile slowly. it took another 2 months before I cd walk 2 miles and another 2 months before I cd walk that distance without having to stop and rest my foot.
I walk at least 2 miles every day; and while there is some numbness around my toes, I have no pain; While i had very good results with my podiatrist, I wd suggest that the prior guest stay with Hospital for SS in NYC ( my husband had an total knee revision done thre for an infected knee replacement performed at another hospital and I wd definitely agree that it is an outstanding facility with outstanding surgeons.) Good luck
I'm 3 months and feel like I'm walking on lumps. Have you had any improvement?
Hi Lisa, I just read your post. I am 5 weeks post op (3rd & 4th Met) and I am struggling to walk. I've endured the pain for 3 years, wearing a modified insole and my gait has altered. I'm getting pain in my left knee. The pain from the Neuroma has gone but I get pain in the ball of my foot and I can't seem to get my joints moving. I'm worried it might take years to get back running. My surgeon said no running for 6 months in case I get a stress fracture. Would you suggest physio? Am I trying to run before I can walk!!
Feel such a failure! Would love to hear how your recovery went. Martin
I had a podiatrist do mine, too. It's been two years and I've had no trouble (except that now I need the same thing on the other foot). My podiatrist has done a lot of these surgeries and my feeling is that she's far more familiar with the procedure than my orthopedist, who works on many different body parts.
Hi Alexis. I can completely relate to what you are dealing with. Sounds to me that you are suffering with a stump neuroma which is more painful than the neuroma that was removed. The problem is the scar tissue. Nerves regenerate and it's possible they may be trying to find a way through the scar tissue which is so very painful I had a Morton's neuroma and tarsal tunnel issue which was operated on in 2009. With complications of nerve damage I was sent to this world renowned surgeon who treats entrapped nerves. To make a long story short. It's August 2014 and my pain level soars to 15 and I am not kidding when I say this. The entire sole of my foot was cut open. The doctor believing that by transporting the nerves from ball of my foot and clamped into muscle of arch, it would alleviate the pain intensity since this was a weight bearing issue. I have been seen by many specialist over this trauma but NO one has an answer. Only sympathy that this was done to me. My husband is taking me to another specialist who treats peripheral neuropathy to discuss the possibility of removing the lateral plantar nerve. This is absolutely terrifying for me to even contemplate however the pain is so severe I can't physically or mentally take it any longer, The downside for me is I am unable to take any form of narcotics. Which I guess is a blessing in the long run. I was told by a doctor (after the fact) NEVER fool with a Morton's neuroma...they get angry. If I were to go back to 2009 I would have just left my foot alone. That pain in the ball of my foot was NOTHING as to what I have suffered since. I made a HUGE mistake trusting in this surgeon who actually destroyed my life as I knew it. Unable to stand or walk for any period of time my husband must take me out in a wheelchair. My best to you Alexis. If it were me I would just let the foot heal. It can take up to 18 months so be patient. If you can wear a shoe make sure it has a wide toe bed. Also using ice packs can soothe the burning/.inflammation. Peace, Cheryl
I just had scar tissue removed. After suffering over 2 years of not being able to walk right after the first surgery. going to doctor this Thursday. Hoping to hear good results. I have practically been bed ridden the entire time hoping to keep the scar tissue from forming.
I had my first neuroma removed 25 years ago. I was back to 100% in three months. I just had another neuroma removed on the other foot three days ago. I have been trying to keep my foot elevated and walking on my crutches. I am told that I can go back to work on Tuesday (5 days post operation). I am a bit worried about this since I am a fourth grade teacher and on my feet all day. I have my post operation appointment on Monday, so I guess we will find out more then.
I had the op almost twelve months ago and although I get an occasional twinge I'm so glad I had it done. Looking back the only thing I would do differently is not rush recovery time. I was so determined to do everything for myself I think I made matters worse. Just take it slowly and you'll be fine
I have just had my second Moreton's Neuroma removed 2 days ago. I had the first foot done 3 years ago. Am just sitting around and keeping my foot elevated and using crutches when I need to get anything. I did this with my first operation and it worked beautifully. I did not walk on the foot for a few days and then gradually put weight on it. Doing this has saved me any pain. So far with both feet I have not needed any painkillers. I just follow what my foot tells me ie don't walk on it if it hurts. My other foot healed up so well that I decided I should do the second foot as the pain was increasing and becoming a major impediment to me walking although it was never as painful as the first foot. The first foot was horrendously painful before the removal of the MN; I couldn't even walk in barefeet let alone in shoes. I highly recommend that you get an excellent surgeon to do it. With such a delicate operation, it is definitely worth checking out their credentials before hand.