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Post by swamp on May 18, 2013 21:25:32 GMT -5
My foot hurts I have a Morton's neuroma on my right foot. It has seriously hampered my ability to wear cute shoes, and now it's hampering my ability to exercise. I went for a stroll with my kids tonight, and it's now throbbing.
The only relief I've gotten is cortisone shots, and that's only temporary. It looks like I'm going to break down and have surgery. They "cure" it by cutting the nerve between my toes.
I don't wanna.
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Post by swamp on May 18, 2013 21:36:49 GMT -5
I would be happy if the only problem was that my feet were stinky.
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Post by Jaguar on May 18, 2013 21:38:48 GMT -5
Sorry hon, when is the surgery happening ?
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Post by swamp on May 18, 2013 21:39:57 GMT -5
When I go see a doctor to set it up.
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Post by Jaguar on May 18, 2013 21:42:19 GMT -5
For your sake I hope it's soon.
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Post by swamp on May 18, 2013 21:45:24 GMT -5
I don't know about that. Surgery in the summer will screw up jetskiing/boating season.
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Post by taz157 on May 18, 2013 21:47:11 GMT -5
Get surgery during the winter and then you can't help shovel the snow.
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Post by Jaguar on May 18, 2013 21:48:17 GMT -5
Get surgery during the winter and then you can't help shovel the snow.
Yeah and wintertime isn't 'cute shoes' time either.
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Post by Jaguar on May 18, 2013 21:49:32 GMT -5
I don't know about that. Surgery in the summer will screw up jetskiing/boating season.
Can you survive the pain and discomfort till the winter ?
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Post by mollyanna58 on May 19, 2013 10:44:05 GMT -5
If you have the surgery, what is the recovery time?
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Post by swamp on May 19, 2013 10:52:15 GMT -5
If you have the surgery, what is the recovery time? 6 to 8 weeks I think.
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2013 11:53:39 GMT -5
Who the heck is Morton? I Googled this and found that the chiropodist who discovered it was named Durlacher. We should give credit where credit's due. Durlacher's neuroma.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on May 19, 2013 12:20:09 GMT -5
I REALLY do not suggest getting surgery when the weather is crappy. If you are going to need to be on crutches, dealing with them in snow, ice (or even rain) really is pretty treacherous.
It is better to set out part of the playing season to avoid slipping and falling.
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2013 12:39:38 GMT -5
I feel for you, Swamp. I am battling plantar fasciitis right now. Those cortisone shots hurt. I'd go for surgery in the summer. Maybe you will get a cool walking boot or whatever that will earn you sympathy points from the judge or jury. Practice looking stoic while in pain until you get it right.
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Post by Malarky on May 19, 2013 16:34:14 GMT -5
My shoulder surgery is scheduled in three weeks so I can take the summer off. I'm going to do a brief stint as one of the "ladies who lunch." I also won't need to figure out how to get a coat on. Seriously though, I had foot surgery in the summer a few years back because of the snow/ice situation and because I knew I wouldn't likely be able to keep it warm even in the house. In terms of get dressed it was also a lot easier to wear shorts than long pants. I also went to a wedding that summer and looked fabulous in my dress with a sparkly silver shoe on one foot and the boot on the other. I never could have pulled off that look in the winter.
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Post by midjd on May 19, 2013 16:56:22 GMT -5
If you have the surgery, what is the recovery time? 6 to 8 weeks I think. DH had tarsal tunnel surgery last October - they thought it was a Morton's neuroma at first. When I was researching them the surgery seems pretty similar. He was in the boot for about 6.5 weeks - he would've been out in <4 weeks had he not completely overdone it and given himself a hematoma, which had to be drained/packed every day. So it's definitely a good excuse to sit on the couch for a few days His issue was really impacting his daily life (it was in the foot on his "good" knee so he had to put even more weight on his bad knee, and he spends most of his work day standing), and now he has no pain, so IMO the surgery was a complete success. He didn't have any trouble getting around in the boot, although his jeans didn't fit over it so he had to get a pair of scrubs from a nurse to avoid leaving the hospital in his underwear. If you do have the surgery I think you'll be happy you did it.
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Post by swamp on May 20, 2013 18:23:25 GMT -5
I have a consult with the orthopedic PA on 5/31.
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Post by swamp on May 20, 2013 18:35:38 GMT -5
My foot hurts I have a Morton's neuroma on my right foot. It has seriously hampered my ability to wear cute shoes, and now it's hampering my ability to exercise. I went for a stroll with my kids tonight, and it's now throbbing. The only relief I've gotten is cortisone shots, and that's only temporary. It looks like I'm going to break down and have surgery. They "cure" it by cutting the nerve between my toes. I don't wanna. It's likely that wearing those cute shoes caused this problem.I've never worn heels on a regular basis.
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Post by Virgil Showlion on May 20, 2013 18:36:51 GMT -5
Get some "gentle sea breeze", "warm apple pie", "fresh forest" scents. Those are the most popular. Also "gingerbread", "lilac and lavender", and "summer's dream" are good. You know... for your neuromatherapy. ...
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Post by swamp on May 20, 2013 19:25:20 GMT -5
Have you tried the massage and ultrasound therapy? Considering it hurts like an SOB to put pressure on it, I don't think massage is a good idea. It's an overgrown nodule on a nerve that rubs against the bone. Ultrasound won't shrink it. I can't help but wearing snug shoes, I have wide feet. I prefer sneakers, Birks, and barefoot,a md do that as often as possible. Unfortunately, it's not professional.
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Post by Nazgul Girl on May 20, 2013 21:06:29 GMT -5
Swamp, there are some "natural" cures including reflexology ( which actually feels pretty good ) and some other ideas that you might want to try before you have surgery. See the anecdotes below ( yes, they're anecdotes, but still worth thinking about ). www.earthclinic.com/CURES/mortons-neuroma.html Hope you feel better no matter what you decide to do.
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Post by Nazgul Girl on May 20, 2013 21:09:47 GMT -5
Also, there are some wonderful ideas here: www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=3557648 I had a foot problem ( not Mortons neuroma ) that was supposed to require surgery. I did a lot of research and went to several dermatologists, podiatrists, and even a foot surgeon. Eventually, I worked out a routine that didn't require surgery. I prefer my non-invasive routine for maintaining my foot to any surgery. Maybe you can find some things that will work for you. Good luck.
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Post by whoisjohngalt on May 20, 2013 21:23:03 GMT -5
So, I am wearing a boot right now and have been for the past 3 wks - while I wouldn't want to deal with it in the winter in NH, it's getting HOT and dragging this thing around (which is HEAVY) is a huge pain.
So, next time I am having any feet problems, I am going to have them in the spring and spring only!!
Oh and I have no idea if I am going to need a surgery or not. I am going to find out on Fri - but I am thinking I will be waiting until it's not so hot....
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Post by wvugurl26 on May 20, 2013 21:48:59 GMT -5
Boots are a total PIA. I sprained my right ankle up good when my bad left knee gave out on steps. Surgeon was yelling at me about the flip flops I wore into his office because it was so swelled that tennis shoes hurt! I told him that and he put me in a boot instead of a brace.
I worked at home and wore the boot most of the time for a week. I went back to work and wore it 9 hours a day at work. I couldn't drive with it since it was my right ankle. I spent another week wearing tennis shoes with my dress pants. I've been back in dress shoes with a compression brace since. Had 4 week checkup last Monday and I was released. I'm still in physical therapy once a week for ankle.
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Post by toomuchreality on May 20, 2013 22:11:57 GMT -5
Sorry, but at least it's no shoe season too! Maybe you could get a sexy tattoo on your foot. Eh? Don't forget the polish!
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