r/Mortons_neuroma

Hi,
Just wanted to share another update on my recovery after Morton’s neuroma surgery.
I had my stitches removed last week. My surgeon checked the wounds again and said they are still quite fragile and can bleed easily, especially the neuroma incision. Because of that, I’ve been told to continue strictly no weight bearing for now and remain off my foot until the skin is stronger.
The good news is that there are no signs of infection. The challenging part is that the neuroma incision still oozes a little and sometimes bleeds when I clean it or if the scab is disturbed. I can move my toes a little, but they still feel stiff and I can’t curl them properly yet.
I’m continuing with dressing changes, keeping the wound clean, eating plenty of protein, and trying to be patient. My doctor has extended my sick leave and expects recovery to take a bit longer.

For anyone who has had Morton’s neuroma surgery:
How long were you non-weight bearing?
When did your incision finally stop bleeding or oozing?
How long did it take before you could walk normally again?

Recovery definitely isn’t as quick as I expected, but I’m taking it one day at a time. Thanks to everyone who has shared their experiences and advice it has really helped.

Am I crazy to think I can get in an airplane 2 weeks after surgery? I didn’t think it was that big of a deal but now I’ve seen some pictures posted here. I have a high threshold of pain but it seems people are having a different experience than I imagined.

I've been seeing an orthopedist and a rheumatologist, and I'm waiting for the MRI results to confirm whether or not I have Morton's neuroma in my left foot.

However, my rheumatologist advised against injections, and I forgot to ask why.

Does anyone know why?

Hi folks, I’m a former marathon runner with multiple neuromas on both feet since October so it’s been about 9 months.

Wondering what Altra shoe you might recommend for me-

I tried the Altra Torins but the symptoms just acted up more, Topos Atmos didn’t help either. The Hoka Bondi wides seem ok but I keep reading that folks saw more relief with a minimalist barefoot shoe and lots of PT (doing religiously). I also wear metatarsal pads every day. Sometimes I put in toe spacers when I get home but I can’t say I feel much difference from it.

(Cortisone injection didn’t help but could be because I ran too soon afterwards and custom orthotics didn’t help.)

I welcome any insights thank you!

I’ve had a Morton’s neuroma for 4 years. It developed after I ran the SaintéLyon. I didn’t realize what was wrong, so I kept running with it for a few months. After getting an imaging test, it measured 5 mm. I took a 2-year break from running, had some injections, and started wearing only Altra shoes.

My second sport is rock climbing. I don’t wear very tight climbing shoes, but my foot is still under some compression.

After a gradual return to running over the course of a year and a half, I started increasing my distances. The neuroma became painful again, to the point where it prevented me from running more than 25 km.

I just had an appointment at the hospital about radiofrequency ablation.
The doctor told me she didn't have enough feedback to guarantee that it would work. I don't have any pain on a day-to-day basis, so I'm skeptical. She advised me to go ahead with it anyway. I'm afraid it might make the pain worse or be useless.

My neuroma is 16mm, Doctor says that it's not that much ... is she right ?

Did it work for you? Were you able to run again without pain? Tell me anything which could give me some hope 😄

Anyone else have a tight scar? I have a real tight scar that isnt giving no matter

how much massaging, making it hard to work. honeslty is a worse problem then the nueroma ever was.

I was diagnosed with MN 13 years ago after pregnancy and then had an injection, that kept me pretty much pain free until now. Last Monday I had an ultrasound guided injection, and it was incredibly painful. He told me I should get relief in about 48 hours but as the numbness wore off the pain returned. It’s not as sharp but it still hurts a ton.
A few questions: is it normal to have such intense pain with injection? I remember it hurting the first time but not like this. I don’t know if this means it’s something else in addition to the MN.
I scheduled a two week follow up but I am in so much pain, is it likely that’s as much as the shot will help and I should just call to get a sooner follow up?
Thank you all, this sucks.

I'm 11 weeks post op, and feeling absolutely fantastic. I've been able to run again (slowly building up speed and distance, so no diving in to the deep end immediately) and do tons of normal activities pain free!

Only odd thing is that occasionally it feels like I'm walking on a funny bone-style bundle of nerves when I'm barefoot.

For those who just had surgery or those who have surgery coming up, know that we're more likely to hear about bad outcomes than people just going back to normal. Keep your chin up and, for the love of God, ice, rest, and don't push too hard at first.

You got this!

I'm looking for a new pair of running shoes to wear primarily on gravel. I have Morton's neuroma and typically overprone, to the point of consistently getting blisters on the insides of my feet. Shoes I have tried on gravel:

Altra LonePeak

Saucony Everun Peregrine

Altra Olympus

Hoka Arahi

All of these have been very painful for the neuroma and consistently have blisters with.

For treadmill running I have tried:

Altra Provision 7 - loved and worked great but wore them out and they're discontinued

Altra Paradigm- from my understanding the Provisions replacement; not working as well for me

Do I look for a trail shoe for gravel? A road shoe? I probably need stability shoes for gravel because I don't get the overpronation blisters on the treadmill, but I do every single time I run outside. My runs are typically 5-10k.

Curious if anybody with a neuroma has tried the Nike mind slippers. I can’t tell if they would be amazing for a neuroma or the worst thing for it. Once it’s not sold out I’m planning to give it a try. And hoping they will have a wide version