I have just gone to the doctors and he said I should go to a foot doctor for this. Would like to know what iam in for ahead of time. Thanks
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I have not had this problem , but have known several people who do. Treatment depends on the severity of your symptoms. Your doctor will likely recommend trying conservative approaches first. This may include resting your foot, changing to better-fitting shoes and taking over-the-counter medications to reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
If your pain is severe or persistent, or conservative approaches aren’t working, you may need:
Corticosteroid injections. Steroids are medications that reduce inflammation. An injection of a corticosteroid medication in the area of the neuroma may reduce pain. However, overuse of injected steroids can lead to a number of side effects, including weight gain and high blood pressure, so people usually receive only a limited number of injections.
Surgery. Surgical removal of the growth may be necessary if other treatments fail to provide pain relief. Although surgery is usually highly successful, doctors often turn to surgery as a last resort, because the procedure removes both the neuroma and the nerve, which can leave permanent numbness in the affected toes.