I'm sorry you're going through that kind of pain. It sounds like you've been through a lot lately! Your symptoms do sound similar to Morton's neuroma. However, to be sure, it is best to visit your doctor.
According to PubMed health, an "MRI or high-resolution ultrasound can successfully diagnose Morton's neuroma"
If this is in fact the case, treatments can include:
Nonsurgical treatment is tried first. Your doctor may recommend any of the following:
Padding and taping the toe area
Shoe inserts
Changes to footwear (for example, shoes with wider toe boxes)
Anti-inflammatory medicines taken by mouth or injected into the toe area
Nerve blocking medicines injected into the toe area
Other painkillers
Physical therapy
Anti-inflammatories and painkillers are not recommended for long-term treatment.
In some cases, surgery may be needed to remove the thickened tissue. This can help relieve pain and improve foot function. Numbness after surgery is permanent, but should not be painful.
To learn more, visit http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0004542/
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Hi bbnrse,
I'm sorry you're going through that kind of pain. It sounds like you've been through a lot lately! Your symptoms do sound similar to Morton's neuroma. However, to be sure, it is best to visit your doctor.
According to PubMed health, an "MRI or high-resolution ultrasound can successfully diagnose Morton's neuroma"
If this is in fact the case, treatments can include:
Nonsurgical treatment is tried first. Your doctor may recommend any of the following:
Padding and taping the toe area
Shoe inserts
Changes to footwear (for example, shoes with wider toe boxes)
Anti-inflammatory medicines taken by mouth or injected into the toe area
Nerve blocking medicines injected into the toe area
Other painkillers
Physical therapy
Anti-inflammatories and painkillers are not recommended for long-term treatment.
In some cases, surgery may be needed to remove the thickened tissue. This can help relieve pain and improve foot function. Numbness after surgery is permanent, but should not be painful.
To learn more, visit http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0004542/
February 3, 2012 - 3:08pmWishing you the best,
Danielle.
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