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Post by threegirls on Mar 3, 2021 16:28:22 GMT
I was recently diagnosed with Morton's Neuroma by my primary care doctor. He said to get orthotics for my shoes. The peas know everything so I have a few questions regarding Morton's Neuroma.
What is the best orthotic to get? Are custom fit orthotics from The Good Feet store worth it? Is it better to get custom fit ones from a doctor? Are ones off Amazon any good?
Is there any chance that Morton's Neuroma will go away on its own?
I would greatly appreciate any advice or information regarding Morton's Neuroma.
Thank you!
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scorpeao
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Post by scorpeao on Mar 3, 2021 16:34:44 GMT
I don't have one, but I've had two running partners who have. They will not go away, and it seems the only thing that will make it go away is surgery. They both had orthotics that they said helped make the pain manageable.
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Post by DEX on Mar 3, 2021 17:00:53 GMT
I eventually had to have surgery to remove the nerve in my foot many years ago. I tried orthotics and injections but nothing worked. Actually the over the counter orthotics worked on me as well as the custom ones from the doctor.
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Post by austnscrapaddict on Mar 3, 2021 17:10:09 GMT
All I can say is OUCH! They hurt. I would recommend seeing a podiatrist. Injections work sometimes, but surgery is often the best route. Personally, I wouldn't waste my time and $ on The good feet store, but rather try over the counter and if they don't help, have custom ones made by the DR.
Good luck!
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Mar 3, 2021 17:20:16 GMT
Arch supports. Wear good shoes and shoes that are the correct size and width. I had MN, and it is pretty much gone with the proper footwear.
I also did daily massage on my foot too.
I did exercises that elongated the muscles in my foot, and Achilles Heel.
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Post by honeyb on Mar 3, 2021 19:18:55 GMT
I used metatarsal pads to alleviate the pain. My podiatrist placed it on my foot and drew a sharpie around it so it would be in the right place. Every few days I would just re draw the lines. The pain was better super quick. I now keep it at bay by wearing good shoes with arch support.
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Post by nlwilkins on Mar 3, 2021 19:54:33 GMT
I had MN in both feet and the podiatrist first tried custom made orthotics but they did not work. I had the surgery and then there was treatments/therapy afterwards to make sure the tissue would lay smooth as it healed. I still have bumps in the bottom of my feet that did not go away. I'm of two minds as to weather I would recommend it to anyone else. Actually all the doctor did was clip a nerve in both fee to keep the pain from being felt. Two of my toes in each foot are numb now as a result.
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MissChris
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Post by MissChris on Mar 4, 2021 4:33:21 GMT
I had a MN in my left foot and tried cortisone shots and orthotics. Nothing worked and after a year of pain, had the surgery. My mom and grandma had the same thing and both advised me to skip the orthotics and injections and just go for the surgery, as nothing but surgery worked for them either. Good luck!
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QueenoftheSloths
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Post by QueenoftheSloths on Mar 4, 2021 4:43:23 GMT
I had a neuroma in my foot years ago.
The first doctor I saw gave me an injection and said I needed custom orthotics, which I couldn't afford and insurance wouldn't pay for. That injection lasted for a few months and the pain came back. The second doctor I saw gave me an injection and said if I couldn't afford custom orthotics to try Superfeet insoles. For me, she recommended the "berry". I got a pair of those to try, and haven't had any problems since. It's been maybe 10 years now.
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Post by teach4u on Mar 4, 2021 11:14:47 GMT
I was diagnosed last summer after switching shoes which were a bit too narrow for running. I would get stabbing pain between 2nd and 3 rd toe. Podiatrist wanted to do cortisone shot which I didn’t do. I joined a MN fb group, stretched diligently. And swear by metatarsal pads. After 2-3 my symptoms are all gone. I wear wider shoes and metatarsal pads. Width of toe box is very important. The toe box should let you spread your toes.
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Post by threegirls on Mar 4, 2021 11:51:35 GMT
I was diagnosed last summer after switching shoes which were a bit too narrow for running. I would get stabbing pain between 2nd and 3 rd toe. Podiatrist wanted to do cortisone shot which I didn’t do. I joined a MN fb group, stretched diligently. And swear by metatarsal pads. After 2-3 my symptoms are all gone. I wear wider shoes and metatarsal pads. Width of toe box is very important. The toe box should let you spread your toes. Could you tell me what brand and type of metatarsal pads you use? I've looked on Amazon and found some that stick to the inside of your shoe and some that are incorporated into fabric which fits around your foot (not a very good description, I know!) Thanks. |
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Post by honeyb on Mar 5, 2021 5:00:28 GMT
I was diagnosed last summer after switching shoes which were a bit too narrow for running. I would get stabbing pain between 2nd and 3 rd toe. Podiatrist wanted to do cortisone shot which I didn’t do. I joined a MN fb group, stretched diligently. And swear by metatarsal pads. After 2-3 my symptoms are all gone. I wear wider shoes and metatarsal pads. Width of toe box is very important. The toe box should let you spread your toes. Could you tell me what brand and type of metatarsal pads you use? I've looked on Amazon and found some that stick to the inside of your shoe and some that are incorporated into fabric which fits around your foot (not a very good description, I know!) Thanks. I realize you didn't ask me, but thought I'd chime in. My podiatrist gives me these pads. They are super sticky and don't come off when your foot is sweaty. Conversely, they peel off your foot without a lot of pain. www.atlasbiomechanics.com/6mm-foam-metatarsal-pads-p/j10-metatarsal-pad.htm |
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Post by teach4u on Mar 5, 2021 10:53:53 GMT
I got mine at the new balance store. Love them.
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Post by teach4u on Mar 5, 2021 10:54:39 GMT
Mine are rubbery. The cloth type hurt the ball of of my foot.
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Post by threegirls on Mar 6, 2021 13:32:04 GMT
I've been briskly walking to keep my blood pressure down and my body repays me with a Morton's Neuroma.  Thank you to everyone who replied. I greatly appreciate it and I will try new shoes and pads. If those don't work I'll move on to a foot doc. |
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