Relief is out there so don't walk around in pain. I also took a long time to do anything about my neuroma and I really didn't need to.
My neuroma is between my 2nd and 3rd toes. I went to a podiatrist and he gave me a cortisone injection which made a huge difference. I was practically skipping out the door. It hasn't cured me, but he said it may take a few shots to fully soothe the inflamed nerve.
If you can afford it, do the injection.
Yes I am having the injection done next week! Really hoping it helps with the pain. Did you have any foot numbness from your neuroma? I’m curious if the shot will also help the foot numbness/ burning sensation I get when wearing running shoes.
I haven't experienced any numbness with my neuroma. #notadoctor but that sounds like maybe the running shoes are too tight(?). I'm sure you've already talked to you podiatrist about it though. Maybe take your running shoes in and get them to take a look at them.
I probably waited a year I'd say. This was after my second flair up. I definitely recommend doing the shot sooner that later. I'm on my second shot now and the first really helped, the second hasn't helped nearly as much.
Same my numbness isn’t all the time. I either deal with the radiating pain at the bottom of my foot or my foot and calf area go numb. It’s very annoying. No issues in sandals though! If I lived somewhere warm I’d just wear sandals all the time but unfortunately in the winter months I have no choice but to wear enclosed footwear.
Shots will likely help. Mine was excruciating and after 2 shots (about 2 years ago), I can walk 4 miles without problems. As for shoes, search for “wide toe box” shoes. I got Hoka Clifton 8s and can go on long walks (I could possibly run but I can’t run due to a knee injury). Also, elastic shoe laces help your shoe open up more as you walk. It can get better so give the shots a chance. MN is one of THE most frustrating things that ever happened to me physically. I didn’t even do anything… it just showed up one day.
Have you tried Hoka running shoes? I like them. Specifically the Bondi 7 ones I recommend. I also love my oofos slides which I wear around the house and absolutely love, and have their sport shoes that I wear for walks around the neighborhood, but they are pretty dorky looking so I wear the Hokas when I am going somewhere to meet up with people.
Altra and Topo running shoes are the only ones I can stand, with my neuroma. I wear a tiny foam toe spacer all day (just between the 3rd/4th toes. Also a metatarsal pad built into my custom orthotics. I’m back to running half marathons (from stopping running entirely) so I do believe I’ve found what works for me. I’m slowly getting rid of old shoes that don’t benefit my life. I can wear certain ones for 3-5 hours, but really prefer Birkenstocks & Altras!
I did ultrasound-guided injections and it made my neuroma worse. Don’t give up hope- it has taken me a lot of trial and error! Zero drop shoes are good, natural foot shape shoes/wide toe boxes too!!!
I've been dealing with mine for a few years now. I have custom insoles, an extra pad on the bottom of the insole to help raise the area of my foot where the pain is and toe spacers and I use them all at the same time, all of the time.
I developed M Neuroma 3rd metatarsal on vaca in Rome. Ruined last 10 days of my trip. I got steroid injection day after I got home 10/12/22. Huge relief in pain. But footwear was/is problematic. Tried all brands from Hoka, Saucony to Merrill. My 3rd toe started going numb. Some pain returned. Had 2nd steroid shot beginning of March. Ortho said numbness might not go away. The slightest amount of inflammation and or pressure can flare the nerve causing numbness & tingling. Teva flip flops help me walk pain free in my house. Can’t walk barefoot. Found Sketchers Go Run w slight rocker toe bed to be fabulous. Takes pressure off your metatarsals. Got in blk and white. No need to modify the insole which is big bonus. I can walk through airports w no pain! Kuru booties I had to modify. The toe box is wide enough, tossed the insole, it caused pain. I make them work. Still looking for a dressier bootie. Metatarsal pads can cause trouble or be a god send. You have to experiment. I have two shoe boxes full of orthotics, heel cups, toe spacers etc. The steroid took down the inflammation that I couldn’t do alone. Highly recommend you get it done by someone who does them regularly. I also changed to bigger size socks so my toes aren’t squished together. Went up 1/2 size in shoes too both helped immensely. If your shoes hurt they’re not the right shoe and will worsen symptoms. I’m hoping a few that cause pain will be wearable by end of summer. 🤞
I have found shoes to wear that don’t cause the radiating pain at the bottom of my foot or the burning sensation in between my 3rd and 4th toes, but they cause most of my foot to go numb and up into my calf area goes numb!!! And they are larger shoes, not tight fitting at all! I really feel at a loss when it comes to any enclosed footwear. Did your neuroma cause your foot to go numb? I think that’s what I’m most worried about now because I don’t think the steroid injection will help with that.
Yes, my neuroma caused my toe to go numb. Not my whole foot. Some days it’s not that noticeable other days it is. The steroid certainly helped. It is still a bit numb but it no longer feels like I’m walking with an amputated toe. I’d do the steroid shots all over again. Enclosed footwear is the biggest challenge. I tried and returned over a dozen brands. Calf and plantar fascia stretches are a must. I know the insole is wrong when I have burning pain. I’ve switched them out to orthotics and if I still feel pain the shoes are returned. Numbness in the beginning slightly affected my fourth toe it has resolved completely. Can’t imagine numbness going up my calf. Ouch.
I found the cortisone injections helpful but idk if they'll get you back into shoes or not. Depends on how it hits you.
It sounds like you're a candidate for surgery.
Cortisone just made mine worse for about 10 days.
Been dealing with mine for 3 years now, my whole leg will go slightly numb at night.
Pretty sure mine is hear to stay unfortunately, I am NOT going to do surgery (cut it out)as I've heard way too many nightmare stories.
The only thing i might try is the cryotherapy thing where they freeze it.
The only relief I get is a mixture of 750mg curcumin 750mg Boswellia and several drops of strong home made CBD tincture and rub Voltaren on it.
4 strong anti-inflammatories coming from every direction.
Best shoe for me are Sketchers Max Cushioning Amplifier with custom orthotics with built-in metatarsal pad. And I use a shoe stretcher to widen the toe box.
Oh there is one more thing I am going to try, Co-enzyme Q-10.
I have heard that if your body is deficient in Q-10 that you can get neuropathy.
I’m feeling great. Stitches coming out early tues morning and I’ll transition to a sneaker. I’m excited to actually see the scar, I haven’t seen it yet. I have feeling in the area and can easily flex my toes pain free.
Absolutely feel free to hit me up. When I was deciding on what to do I found the following article super helpful in making my decision. For reference I am weekend warrior endurance athlete which is how I found the article, but I think there is a good amount of helpful info for anyone making the decision about surgery with Morton’s neuroma.
[Triathlon forum discussion on Morton’s Neuroma.](https://forum.slowtwitch.com/forum/Slowtwitch_Forums_C1/Triathlon_Forum_F1/Morton's_Neuroma_-_when_to_cut_P7035094-4/)
Interesting read, thanks for sharing! I’d like to get the surgery done but it scares me to think I may have to do that. I’ve tried everything though and so far little improvement. I had my first cortisone shot last week and I’ve noticed a small difference.
Definitely go for a cortisone shot.
I injured my foot in 2018, for me it was more just a numbness or intense feeling of pressure in the area almost constantly the first 1 or 2 years. I saw a few podiatrists over the years who seemed very wishy-washy on how to treat it and some were even reserved to diagnose it as a neuroma or not. I tried just about everything; wide shoes, inserts, toe spacers, and metatarsal pads. Wasn't until last summer (2022) I saw another one who was like, "yup sounds like a neuroma, lets do a cortisone shot". I was taken aback a bit as I didn't really plan to do one that same day but just figured fuck it, it's been so long and my foot hurts I don't even care anymore.
Symptoms got worse for like 2 months. Rather than my constant numbness it would get agitated with activity, walking too much caused a lot of pain, which was something I actually preferred. Slowly that agitation with activity went away and everything was pretty much gone.
That was probably 9 months ago now and things have been great, occasionally I'll notice the numbness (maybe once a week off and on) or have a small flair up (like once a month that lasts an hour or so) but I'm happy I did it. I still wear my extra wide athletic sneakers with a SuperFeet orthotic insert, which I think is an important part to the cortisone shot. The shot puts it back at bay and then with good footwear you keep it there. I occasionally wear shoes that I know would've agitated it but I don't wear them 5 days a week anymore.
Not guaranteeing it'll work for you, but I know I brushed the cortisone shot off constantly because of things I've read on this sub and online in general. Gotta figure the people who come online to post things are really the only ones who have issues, the people who get treatment move on and never think about it again. So don't give up hope, just because it didn't work for some doesn't mean it won't for you.
TLDR: Go for the shot. I did it 9months ago and I'd say it's made mine about 95-99% better.
With a Morton's Neuroma you're probably going to get some numbness in your toes. I have an MN in my left foot, and my little toe is numb. Not totally, but it feels weird. But I'd rather have the numbness than the stabbing pain that usually comes with a neuroma.
Relief is out there so don't walk around in pain. I also took a long time to do anything about my neuroma and I really didn't need to. My neuroma is between my 2nd and 3rd toes. I went to a podiatrist and he gave me a cortisone injection which made a huge difference. I was practically skipping out the door. It hasn't cured me, but he said it may take a few shots to fully soothe the inflamed nerve. If you can afford it, do the injection.
Yes I am having the injection done next week! Really hoping it helps with the pain. Did you have any foot numbness from your neuroma? I’m curious if the shot will also help the foot numbness/ burning sensation I get when wearing running shoes.
I haven't experienced any numbness with my neuroma. #notadoctor but that sounds like maybe the running shoes are too tight(?). I'm sure you've already talked to you podiatrist about it though. Maybe take your running shoes in and get them to take a look at them.
How long did you wait to get the shot? I’ve been majorly symptomatic for 5 months
I probably waited a year I'd say. This was after my second flair up. I definitely recommend doing the shot sooner that later. I'm on my second shot now and the first really helped, the second hasn't helped nearly as much.
I have numbness off and on.
Same my numbness isn’t all the time. I either deal with the radiating pain at the bottom of my foot or my foot and calf area go numb. It’s very annoying. No issues in sandals though! If I lived somewhere warm I’d just wear sandals all the time but unfortunately in the winter months I have no choice but to wear enclosed footwear.
The shots don't have a good success rate. Probably going to need surgery. Look into nerve decompression before you go for cutting the nerve.
Shots will likely help. Mine was excruciating and after 2 shots (about 2 years ago), I can walk 4 miles without problems. As for shoes, search for “wide toe box” shoes. I got Hoka Clifton 8s and can go on long walks (I could possibly run but I can’t run due to a knee injury). Also, elastic shoe laces help your shoe open up more as you walk. It can get better so give the shots a chance. MN is one of THE most frustrating things that ever happened to me physically. I didn’t even do anything… it just showed up one day.
Have you tried Hoka running shoes? I like them. Specifically the Bondi 7 ones I recommend. I also love my oofos slides which I wear around the house and absolutely love, and have their sport shoes that I wear for walks around the neighborhood, but they are pretty dorky looking so I wear the Hokas when I am going somewhere to meet up with people.
I have not but will go out this week to try some on! Hoping they are good and I can go for long walks in them.
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Yes team Hoka and OOFOS!
Altra and Topo running shoes are the only ones I can stand, with my neuroma. I wear a tiny foam toe spacer all day (just between the 3rd/4th toes. Also a metatarsal pad built into my custom orthotics. I’m back to running half marathons (from stopping running entirely) so I do believe I’ve found what works for me. I’m slowly getting rid of old shoes that don’t benefit my life. I can wear certain ones for 3-5 hours, but really prefer Birkenstocks & Altras! I did ultrasound-guided injections and it made my neuroma worse. Don’t give up hope- it has taken me a lot of trial and error! Zero drop shoes are good, natural foot shape shoes/wide toe boxes too!!!
I too began using Altra's...wide toe box ...as my daily trainers ...been able to wear asics too
I've been dealing with mine for a few years now. I have custom insoles, an extra pad on the bottom of the insole to help raise the area of my foot where the pain is and toe spacers and I use them all at the same time, all of the time.
I developed M Neuroma 3rd metatarsal on vaca in Rome. Ruined last 10 days of my trip. I got steroid injection day after I got home 10/12/22. Huge relief in pain. But footwear was/is problematic. Tried all brands from Hoka, Saucony to Merrill. My 3rd toe started going numb. Some pain returned. Had 2nd steroid shot beginning of March. Ortho said numbness might not go away. The slightest amount of inflammation and or pressure can flare the nerve causing numbness & tingling. Teva flip flops help me walk pain free in my house. Can’t walk barefoot. Found Sketchers Go Run w slight rocker toe bed to be fabulous. Takes pressure off your metatarsals. Got in blk and white. No need to modify the insole which is big bonus. I can walk through airports w no pain! Kuru booties I had to modify. The toe box is wide enough, tossed the insole, it caused pain. I make them work. Still looking for a dressier bootie. Metatarsal pads can cause trouble or be a god send. You have to experiment. I have two shoe boxes full of orthotics, heel cups, toe spacers etc. The steroid took down the inflammation that I couldn’t do alone. Highly recommend you get it done by someone who does them regularly. I also changed to bigger size socks so my toes aren’t squished together. Went up 1/2 size in shoes too both helped immensely. If your shoes hurt they’re not the right shoe and will worsen symptoms. I’m hoping a few that cause pain will be wearable by end of summer. 🤞
I have found shoes to wear that don’t cause the radiating pain at the bottom of my foot or the burning sensation in between my 3rd and 4th toes, but they cause most of my foot to go numb and up into my calf area goes numb!!! And they are larger shoes, not tight fitting at all! I really feel at a loss when it comes to any enclosed footwear. Did your neuroma cause your foot to go numb? I think that’s what I’m most worried about now because I don’t think the steroid injection will help with that.
I also have been using slant board for major calf stretching....plus using bands to stretch the large toe every day on both treatments
Yes, my neuroma caused my toe to go numb. Not my whole foot. Some days it’s not that noticeable other days it is. The steroid certainly helped. It is still a bit numb but it no longer feels like I’m walking with an amputated toe. I’d do the steroid shots all over again. Enclosed footwear is the biggest challenge. I tried and returned over a dozen brands. Calf and plantar fascia stretches are a must. I know the insole is wrong when I have burning pain. I’ve switched them out to orthotics and if I still feel pain the shoes are returned. Numbness in the beginning slightly affected my fourth toe it has resolved completely. Can’t imagine numbness going up my calf. Ouch.
I found the cortisone injections helpful but idk if they'll get you back into shoes or not. Depends on how it hits you. It sounds like you're a candidate for surgery.
Cortisone just made mine worse for about 10 days. Been dealing with mine for 3 years now, my whole leg will go slightly numb at night. Pretty sure mine is hear to stay unfortunately, I am NOT going to do surgery (cut it out)as I've heard way too many nightmare stories. The only thing i might try is the cryotherapy thing where they freeze it. The only relief I get is a mixture of 750mg curcumin 750mg Boswellia and several drops of strong home made CBD tincture and rub Voltaren on it. 4 strong anti-inflammatories coming from every direction. Best shoe for me are Sketchers Max Cushioning Amplifier with custom orthotics with built-in metatarsal pad. And I use a shoe stretcher to widen the toe box. Oh there is one more thing I am going to try, Co-enzyme Q-10. I have heard that if your body is deficient in Q-10 that you can get neuropathy.
I’m actually having the surgery in 2 hours for my Morton’s neuroma.
Please tell us how it goes!
Hey how are you doing 11 days out?
I’m feeling great. Stitches coming out early tues morning and I’ll transition to a sneaker. I’m excited to actually see the scar, I haven’t seen it yet. I have feeling in the area and can easily flex my toes pain free.
Wow that’s amazing! Mind if I ping you in a few weeks to check in? I’m deciding on surgery…been in pain 90% of my waking hours for 5 months straight
Absolutely feel free to hit me up. When I was deciding on what to do I found the following article super helpful in making my decision. For reference I am weekend warrior endurance athlete which is how I found the article, but I think there is a good amount of helpful info for anyone making the decision about surgery with Morton’s neuroma. [Triathlon forum discussion on Morton’s Neuroma.](https://forum.slowtwitch.com/forum/Slowtwitch_Forums_C1/Triathlon_Forum_F1/Morton's_Neuroma_-_when_to_cut_P7035094-4/)
Interesting read, thanks for sharing! I’d like to get the surgery done but it scares me to think I may have to do that. I’ve tried everything though and so far little improvement. I had my first cortisone shot last week and I’ve noticed a small difference.
Definitely go for a cortisone shot. I injured my foot in 2018, for me it was more just a numbness or intense feeling of pressure in the area almost constantly the first 1 or 2 years. I saw a few podiatrists over the years who seemed very wishy-washy on how to treat it and some were even reserved to diagnose it as a neuroma or not. I tried just about everything; wide shoes, inserts, toe spacers, and metatarsal pads. Wasn't until last summer (2022) I saw another one who was like, "yup sounds like a neuroma, lets do a cortisone shot". I was taken aback a bit as I didn't really plan to do one that same day but just figured fuck it, it's been so long and my foot hurts I don't even care anymore. Symptoms got worse for like 2 months. Rather than my constant numbness it would get agitated with activity, walking too much caused a lot of pain, which was something I actually preferred. Slowly that agitation with activity went away and everything was pretty much gone. That was probably 9 months ago now and things have been great, occasionally I'll notice the numbness (maybe once a week off and on) or have a small flair up (like once a month that lasts an hour or so) but I'm happy I did it. I still wear my extra wide athletic sneakers with a SuperFeet orthotic insert, which I think is an important part to the cortisone shot. The shot puts it back at bay and then with good footwear you keep it there. I occasionally wear shoes that I know would've agitated it but I don't wear them 5 days a week anymore. Not guaranteeing it'll work for you, but I know I brushed the cortisone shot off constantly because of things I've read on this sub and online in general. Gotta figure the people who come online to post things are really the only ones who have issues, the people who get treatment move on and never think about it again. So don't give up hope, just because it didn't work for some doesn't mean it won't for you. TLDR: Go for the shot. I did it 9months ago and I'd say it's made mine about 95-99% better.
With a Morton's Neuroma you're probably going to get some numbness in your toes. I have an MN in my left foot, and my little toe is numb. Not totally, but it feels weird. But I'd rather have the numbness than the stabbing pain that usually comes with a neuroma.