I had neuroma surgery and a bunionectomy 4 1/2 weeks ago. I am quite discouraged that I cannot put my foot down without getting a numbness and tingling in my foot, along with a feeling of a "swollen ball" on the bottom of my foot near my toes. I must keep my foot propped at all times. I felt better last week than I do this week! I'm concerned because I am ateacher. Will I be able to teach in the fall? Has anyone else felt this way at 4 1/2 weeks but ended up fine?
There seems to be a lot of negative experiences on here, so I thought I'd add my positive one to balance things off a little. And also to hopefully give some reassurance to other people who are considering this surgery. I looked at this and other similar forums before my surgery, and felt very worried as a result.
I had a morton neuroma surgery on my right foot 8 weeks ago. The surgery was under local anasthetic and the surgeon went in through the bottom of the foot, which is apparently the old fashion way of doing things. This approach meant I had to have the stitches in longer, but the success rate is meant to be higher, as they can get a better access to the neuroma.
The surgery was pretty straight forward - the injections for the local were uncomfortable, but not unbearable (I would compare them to the steroid injection I had in the neuroma prior to opting for the surgery).
I was warned by the nurses that once the local anaesthetic worn off, I would be in agony, and was given two types of pain killer to take for next few days. Well, the agony never came. :-)
I was on orders for complete rest for 2 days, and then light duties till 4 weeks after surgery, at which point my stitches came out and I was allowed to walk.
I did as I was told, and already at the bandage change 2 weeks in, there was no swelling (despite the advice that some swelling could be there for up to six months from surgery date).
I had absolutely minimum discomfort from the day of the surgery (nothing like the pain prior to the surgery).
I walked a little funny for a couple of days after the stitches came out, but that was mainly due to the fact that I haven't used my leg for a month and my calf was weakend.
Now, 8 weeks after surgery, I am back to normal. I can walk, run, exercise and dance and wear a variety of shoes. I haven't tried heels on yet, as I feel that would be tempting fate, but have worn big platforms as well as relatively tight pumps without problem.
I do realise I am lucky to have had such a positive experience, but wanted others to know it can and does happen.
I had a morton neuroma surgery on my right foot 8 weeks ago. The surgery was under local anasthetic and the surgeon went in through the bottom of the foot, which is apparently the old fashion way of doing things. This approach meant I had to have the stitches in longer, but the success rate is meant to be higher, as they can get a better access to the neuroma.
The surgery was pretty straight forward - the injections for the local were uncomfortable, but not unbearable (I would compare them to the steroid injection I had in the neuroma prior to opting for the surgery).
I was warned by the nurses that once the local anaesthetic worn off, I would be in agony, and was given two types of pain killer to take for next few days. Well, the agony never came. :-)
I was on orders for complete rest for 2 days, and then light duties till 4 weeks after surgery, at which point my stitches came out and I was allowed to walk.
I did as I was told, and already at the bandage change 2 weeks in, there was no swelling (despite the advice that some swelling could be there for up to six months from surgery date).
I had absolutely minimum discomfort from the day of the surgery (nothing like the pain prior to the surgery).
I walked a little funny for a couple of days after the stitches came out, but that was mainly due to the fact that I haven't used my leg for a month and my calf was weakend.
Now, 8 weeks after surgery, I am back to normal. I can walk, run, exercise and dance and wear a variety of shoes. I haven't tried heels on yet, as I feel that would be tempting fate, but have worn big platforms as well as relatively tight pumps without problem.
I do realise I am lucky to have had such a positive experience, but wanted others to know it can and does happen.
I am scheduled for a discussion with the surgeon regarding a neuroma in both feet. After reading all the comments on the success/failure of the procedure, I am utterly confused. What do I do ?? :(
I have also had a positive experience with neuroma surgery. I had surgery on a Thursday in July 2009 and was back at work the following Monday (although not for the full day). I worked a couple of half days and then back full time. By the third week I was back in my regular shoes and at week four am almost pain free, just a little bit of scar tissue left to break up. I am walking for exercise and to help with the scar tissue. There is still some slight numbness but nothing too terrible and much better than the excrutiating neuroma pain as before. I am very happy with getting the surgery and feel it was a success.
I have had 2 surgeries to remove neuromas on my left foot. The 2nd surgery nearly killed me as I devloped a massive blood clot. 4 surgeries and 2 stents later I recovered from the blood clot. I never felt relieve from the neuroma surgery and recently my right foot started to bother me. Back to the podiatrist and he tried an ethyl alcohol injection which seemed to make it worse. I asked him about orthoitcs and he said oh maybe you are right. Me tell him what to do???? SO now I am seeing the foot and ankle specialist for the Mets and Giants, he is treating me non surgically and without injections due to me history of dvt. It is a long slow porcess but now I have 4 neuromas, 2 where they supposedly removed them last year and 2 in the right foot. one on each foot is what they call massive for a neuroma. I now have orthotics and just begun wearing them full time. I am feeling some relieve. Stayed tuned. But for those of you considering surgery DO NOT DO IT!!!!
I know of and have met several people who have had succuessful surgery to remove neuromas. However, I and it sounds like many of you, have developed what is called a stump neuroma. This is where the neuroma continues to grow on the end of the nerve.
I went to another podiatrist, and he contends that either the nerve grew back or the doctor botched the surgery. This podiatrist says he can't tell the neuroma was even removed.
I went to another podiatrist, and he contends that either the nerve grew back or the doctor botched the surgery. This podiatrist says he can't tell the neuroma was even removed.
Hi there, that's probably true actually, I think that the doctor probably botched it. Have you spokent to someone about getting it fixed? That's a shame.
I had surgery to remove a morton's neuroma in my left foot 4 weeks ago. I was off work for two and a half weeks after surgery. The incision was on the top, about an inch long and according to the surgeon, surgery was a success and the neuroma removed. He also said I would be able to walk normally without pain and get back to my dance classes after a few months. Before surgery I was told that obviously I would have some numbness in two toes but at the time I thought I'd rather have two numb toes than a lifetime of walking in pain.
I had to remain bed-bound for a week and told not to walk on it but keep foot elevated and use ice-packs on/off to reduce swelling, along with the anti-inflamatory tablets, which I did. Also, wasn't allowed to remove bandages/dressing or get foot wet. Second week I was allowed to do minimal walking with the surgical shoe on and use of a zimmer frame.
At the end of the 2nd week I had the stitches removed but continued to wear the surgical shoe and a fresh dressing for a further week. I was told to be fully weight-bearing after the stitches came out but I found - and still do - this to be very difficult and uncomfortable. I had to buy a pair of flat, wide fitting, cushioned shoes as I couldn't get into my normal heels. I am unable to walk barefoot as it feels like I am walking on a clump of clay and I still have pain in that foot, despite there being the permanent numbness! It also hurts to wiggle my toes (which I do with difficulty). I've also noticed that my foot is ultra sensitive to touch and if I run my finger over the sole of my foot I get lots of little shockwaves.
I was really hoping that having the surgery would have been the ultimate cure from all the pain - but I am slowly beginning to doubt that, especially after reading through these posts!
I am due for a follow-up consultation in a few weeks time and I shall discuss with the surgeon all these problems and whether they are likely to be permanent or short-term. At the moment it feels like I've exchanged one type of pain for another! To be honest, I think I would rather have kept the neuroma pain as at least my foot still felt like my own. :'(
Maybe 4 weeks is too soon after surgery for the foot to be fully healed inside and I'm hoping that as the weeks/months go by that there might be some improvement and less pain.
I had to remain bed-bound for a week and told not to walk on it but keep foot elevated and use ice-packs on/off to reduce swelling, along with the anti-inflamatory tablets, which I did. Also, wasn't allowed to remove bandages/dressing or get foot wet. Second week I was allowed to do minimal walking with the surgical shoe on and use of a zimmer frame.
At the end of the 2nd week I had the stitches removed but continued to wear the surgical shoe and a fresh dressing for a further week. I was told to be fully weight-bearing after the stitches came out but I found - and still do - this to be very difficult and uncomfortable. I had to buy a pair of flat, wide fitting, cushioned shoes as I couldn't get into my normal heels. I am unable to walk barefoot as it feels like I am walking on a clump of clay and I still have pain in that foot, despite there being the permanent numbness! It also hurts to wiggle my toes (which I do with difficulty). I've also noticed that my foot is ultra sensitive to touch and if I run my finger over the sole of my foot I get lots of little shockwaves.
I was really hoping that having the surgery would have been the ultimate cure from all the pain - but I am slowly beginning to doubt that, especially after reading through these posts!
I am due for a follow-up consultation in a few weeks time and I shall discuss with the surgeon all these problems and whether they are likely to be permanent or short-term. At the moment it feels like I've exchanged one type of pain for another! To be honest, I think I would rather have kept the neuroma pain as at least my foot still felt like my own. :'(
Maybe 4 weeks is too soon after surgery for the foot to be fully healed inside and I'm hoping that as the weeks/months go by that there might be some improvement and less pain.
You should try cryosurgery. I had my foot neuroma removed only to cause a stump neuroma and I found a great podiatrist Dr. Katz in Tampa, FL who does cryosurgery and I have to admit I am about 60% better.
Hi there, do you happen to know what Dr. Katz's first name is? I found several podiatrists with the same last name. Thanks!
Hi, After reading your post you gave me some hope. I hope your still looking at these forums & can answer me some questions. I'm 15 months post op neuroma surgery. My Dr. told me I would be compleately pain free Ha. She told me the only complication that could happen was a stump & not to worry it would not happen because of the type of surgery she did. My question is you say it took well over a year for a full recovery. How long, & when did you finally become pain free? Thank you.3
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I am so glad that you're hopeful now because that's what these forums are here for. I am sorry that it is taking so long to be pain free. Can you let me know how it's doing now compared to when you first had it done?
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In June of 05, I had a neuroma removed from my left foot. It was about the size of dime. It took a LONG time for a full recovery, well over a year. But I am finally pain free and can do all the activities I was missing, walk barefoot, wear high-heeled strappy, shoes, jump, run, chase after my 5-year boy. Recovery took way longer and was way more painful than I had anticipated, but the results were worth it.
Hi, After reading your post you gave me some hope. I hope your still looking at these forums & can answer me some questions. I'm 15 months post op neuroma surgery. My Dr. told me I would be compleately pain free Ha. She told me the only complication that could happen was a stump & not to worry it would not happen because of the type of surgery she did. My question is you say it took well over a year for a full recovery. How long, & when did you finally become pain free? Thank you.3
I am so glad that you're hopeful now because that's what these forums are here for. I am sorry that it is taking so long to be pain free. Can you let me know how it's doing now compared to when you first had it done?
Hi, This question is for healthnfitness guy. You stated you had cryosurgery for a stump neuroma by a Dr. Katz in Tampa, Fl. Did you get the 60% relief after the first time? Or do you have to have another procedure? Can you please expand on your experience with this procedure. Thank you in advance for answering.
Hi, Has anyone had cryosurgery done by Dr. Katz in Fl.? If so can they please respond to their outcome on the procedure. How long did it take for recovery? When did the stinging sensation stop after the procedure etc.? What is the followup if you live out of the area? Thank you for the help.
Hi, I hope your still reading this forum. I'm interested to know more about this cryosurgery procedure by Dr. Katz, in Fl. I have a few questions I hope you will answer.
1- Did you have to have another procedure done after the first?
2- How long before you noticed the 60% difference?
3- What did you feel before the procedure?
4- Do you have to have another procedure done? If so did it give more relief?
Thank you for your response. It's much appreciated
1- Did you have to have another procedure done after the first?
2- How long before you noticed the 60% difference?
3- What did you feel before the procedure?
4- Do you have to have another procedure done? If so did it give more relief?
Thank you for your response. It's much appreciated