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Hi AnnieI have unfortunately developed what I believe to be Morton's Neuroma.
It's becoming quite painful to walk on my right food
Does anyone on the board have this condition, and if yes, are there any home remedies you've tried that have been helpful?
I do not often frequent doctor's offices and would prefer to treat at home, if possible.
Thanks.
Speaking as a physician, a Morton's Neuroma is a cystic growth on one of the nerves between the metatarsal bones (the long bones in your feet leading to your toes). It is similar to a ganglion cyst, which occurs usually around the wrist. It causes symptoms either because it takes up space (like wallking with a pebble in your foot), or by causing nerve symptoms from the pressure on the involved nerve. Like a ganglion cyst, it is possible to "pop" them, if you can feel where it is. Sometimes they go away on their own. I would try something in shoes to off-load the area and take pressure off the spot.
So far I haven’t done anything except stay off it as much as possible. I think I need to lose about 30 pounds. It just came up out of nowhere. I thought maybe Epson salt soaks might help. I already threw everybody suggestions and I will try some of these. Thanks all
One recommendation that a friend of mine has used and seems to work is putting foam spacers between the toes at night (e.g. those foam things that we wear when putting nail polish on). This takes some of the pressure off the metatarsal area as they will also spread out a bit. I hope you can some help with it and it gets better.
I have had Morton's Neuroma for years and manage it with shoes with a wide toe box (so my toes are not scrunched together) and orthotics with the previously mentioned metatarsal pad and also a toe bar. I also got an injection of Vitamin B, but that was years ago and I can't remember if that did much good. Perhaps if you can get to a bigger city and see a Dr. you could get some type of injection and off the shelf orthotics and perhaps new shoes if your toes are feeling scrunched together.
He knew exactly what the problem was - made me two little pads which he stuck to my inner soles and bid me farewell!! I have not looked back - no more pain - even managed a 1200KM camino after that.
That's in line with my first thought which was to experiment with the placement of a self adhesive, compressed felt metatarsal pad under the insole. Before attaching with the pad's adhesive, use tape to temporarily place the pad and see how it feels. Keep shifting it around until you can pinpoint the best area to place the pad for relief.
The added pad in my custom orthotics is in the same place as this video. Works perfectly and makes sense from an anatomical perspective.
I have metatarsal bursitis, which can be s precursor to Morton’s Neuroma. I had to go back into orthotics (even though I had no pain walking a 900km Camino). My podiatrist also suggested a metatarsal dome which I am now experimenting with. I’ve also ordered the toe separators so look forward to trying them once received. I look forward to following this thread.I actually just read about this and I think it's one of the things I'll try!
Aertrex makes a great metatarsal pad orthotic insole. I can’t walk the Camino without them. I have plantar fibromas in both feet, ie my plantar tendons tear painfully and I have a series of scar tissue bumps along both tendons.I actually just read about this and I think it's one of the things I'll try!
Could it be a stress fracture? I had to wear soft crocs around the house (where I normally just wear socks) while I stopped virtually all walking for 6 weeks. But it healed perfectly with that "treatment".when I'm barefoot and in agony
I don't knowCould it be a stress fracture? I had to wear soft crocs around the house (where I normally just wear socks) while I stopped virtually all walking for 6 weeks. But it healed perfectly with that "treatment".
If you can big pad underneath the painful area, it will spread the toe joints and give you relief.I have unfortunately developed what I believe to be Morton's Neuroma.
It's becoming quite painful to walk on my right food
Does anyone on the board have this condition, and if yes, are there any home remedies you've tried that have been helpful?
I do not often frequent doctor's offices and would prefer to treat at home, if possible.
Thanks.
I had the surgery, it was an easy day procedure, with about a week at home with my foot up, then 4 months later I did the full Frances without any pain. I did lots of training too prior to starting. I’m currently on the CP. good luck. I should say, I was in severe pain prior to the op.I have unfortunately developed what I believe to be Morton's Neuroma.
It's becoming quite painful to walk on my right food
Does anyone on the board have this condition, and if yes, are there any home remedies you've tried that have been helpful?
I do not often frequent doctor's offices and would prefer to treat at home, if possible.
Thanks.
Stop carrying the red wine in your backpackare there any home remedies
Stop carrying the red wine in your backpack
Told by my Dr's etc its more common in women because of those "Pointy High Heals" you mob wear.
My reply was to the wrong Annie .Haven't worn pointy high heels in about 40 years so I don't think that's the problem.
But my wine???? :::whining:::
Certainly food for thought.This is a no brainer. Have surgery, otherwise you will walk irregular and then damage knees & hips.
This is a no brainer. Have surgery, otherwise you will walk irregular and then damage knees & hips.
The Dr said if I had surgery I would possibly loose feeling in my toe. I'll trade that any day for the severe foot pain. What was removed from between my toes at the ball of the foot was the size of a large pea.
Before surgery I tried (& it helped a bit) high end & cheap arch supports. Even extra high, extra stiff supports for heavy backpacking in the sierras. Body weight is definitely a factor, if you are big.
Even after all that, including surgery, it may return in a decade or 2, to some degree, but never as bad.
I prefer biking and enjoying the trip without the distraction of any massive pain.
This is a no brainer. Have surgery, otherwise you will walk irregular and then damage knees & hips.
I am with you on this. I am at the start of discussions with an orthopedic surgeon to deal with some issues with my knee that prevented me continuing on a section of the Bicentennial National Trail here in Australia that I was walking with a friend. There is a bit more (non-surgical) exploration to do, but then we will be discussing what range of responses there might be to extend my walking activities without surgery.Surgery is never the go-to for my body, unless it's appendicitis or some other emergency.
While I agree that there can be damage to knees and hips with this condition, I feel massage, icing, and corrective pads in the shoes can encourage my body to do it's job and heal itself.
But I"m happy it worked for you
Oh Annie - I am so sorry to hear that you are still battling along with your feet - have you tried the little pads under your feet or just on the ball of your feet - it worked magic for me and still have no pain. I would really put off the op as I know someone who had the op and still has endless problems. Good luck and hope you will soon be fit and able again. Kindest regards - Marilyn XXXUPDATE: Still have the pain - about the same - am in Portland now visiting my sons and Joe mentioned yesterday there is a "Good Food Store" I'm going to try before I leave.
I also have put on weight since I can't walk and that isn't helping.
Getting older isn't for sissies!
For those who asked, I've tried metatarsal pads, massage, tuning forks, special socks that spread the toes, arnica - all to no avail. There is less pain when I'm in my New Balance runners so I may just go buy a new pair of those, but I thought I'd try the Good Foot Store first.
My grandkids are at the point they want to walk the Camino, so I'm softening on whether or not I'll walk next season. It will depend on my foot.
Thanks to everyone for their good wishes and advice.
Buen Camino.
UPDATE: Still have the pain - about the same - am in Portland now visiting my sons and Joe mentioned yesterday there is a "Good Food Store" I'm going to try before I leave.
I also have put on weight since I can't walk and that isn't helping.
Getting older isn't for sissies!
For those who asked, I've tried metatarsal pads, massage, tuning forks, special socks that spread the toes, arnica - all to no avail. There is less pain when I'm in my New Balance runners so I may just go buy a new pair of those, but I thought I'd try the Good Foot Store first.
My grandkids are at the point they want to walk the Camino, so I'm softening on whether or not I'll walk next season. It will depend on my foot.
Thanks to everyone for their good wishes and advice.
Buen Camino.
A cortisone shot was the only thing that both took the pain away and as an anti-inflammatory, reduce the inflamed nerves. I haven't any reoccurrence.UPDATE: Still have the pain - about the same - am in Portland now visiting my sons and Joe mentioned yesterday there is a "Good Food Store" I'm going to try before I leave.
I also have put on weight since I can't walk and that isn't helping.
Getting older isn't for sissies!
For those who asked, I've tried metatarsal pads, massage, tuning forks, special socks that spread the toes, arnica - all to no avail. There is less pain when I'm in my New Balance runners so I may just go buy a new pair of those, but I thought I'd try the Good Foot Store first.
My grandkids are at the point they want to walk the Camino, so I'm softening on whether or not I'll walk next season. It will depend on my foot.
Thanks to everyone for their good wishes and advice.
Buen Camino.
A cortisone shot was the only thing that both took the pain away and as an anti-inflammatory, reduce the inflamed nerves. I haven't any reoccurrence.
Operation makes it worse. I got my Morton´s Neuroma because of a bunion operation... Have been suffering from it for the past 3 months.... tried everything. Toe separators, sole pads of 5 types...taping, magnets, castor oil, turmeric, magnets, massage, hydrogen peroxide baths, special toe exercises, acupuncture....only ice takes away the pain instantly...temporarily.Have surgery. Googled success rate is 80%. If a good surgeon specialized in it, is much higher. Why live in pain? I have no regrets. The neuroma they removed from my foot was the size of a pea. Cortisone is a short term solution.
Did you manage to resolve your Morton´s Neuroma? I can share everything I have tried, that has actually helped others. Not me...for now.I have unfortunately developed what I believe to be Morton's Neuroma.
It's becoming quite painful to walk on my right food
Does anyone on the board have this condition, and if yes, are there any home remedies you've tried that have been helpful?
I do not often frequent doctor's offices and would prefer to treat at home, if possible.
Thanks.
It eventually resolved on its own.I got my two neuromas (one on either foot) in the army, running for years in too-tight shoes. I tried everything except the surgery, and only three things helped: 1) the calf stretches this specialist suggests, 2) metatarsal pads (the felt or wool ones, not the foam as they become too hard for me), and 3) toe separators, which I only wear around the house, not for walking.
Calf stretching
Metatarsal pads
Toe separators
I feel for you, and hope you can find a solution. Good luck!
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