Comments on: My sister has Morton Neuroma.? http://footpro.org/neuroma/my-sister-has-morton-neuroma/ Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:03:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Erin B http://footpro.org/neuroma/my-sister-has-morton-neuroma/comment-page-1/#comment-8434 Erin B Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:28:20 +0000 http://footpro.org/neuroma/my-sister-has-morton-neuroma/#comment-8434 I am so sorry that your sister is experiencing this condition. I suffer with fibromyalgia and can sympathize with her there. As for the Morton Neuroma, I have heard that acupuncture can help but that seems like it would be expensive. She could try padding and taping to disperse weight away from the neuroma. If she has flat feet, an arch support is incorporated. She would have to wear shoes with wide toe boxes and avoid shoes with high heels. Her doctor would see her back after a week or 2 to monitor progress. If the pain has been relieved, the neuroma is probably small and caused by the structure of her foot and the type of shoes the she wears. It can be relieved by a custom-fitted orthotic that helps maintain the foot in a better position. I hope that helps. I am so sorry that your sister is experiencing this condition. I suffer with fibromyalgia and can sympathize with her there. As for the Morton Neuroma, I have heard that acupuncture can help but that seems like it would be expensive. She could try padding and taping to disperse weight away from the neuroma. If she has flat feet, an arch support is incorporated. She would have to wear shoes with wide toe boxes and avoid shoes with high heels. Her doctor would see her back after a week or 2 to monitor progress. If the pain has been relieved, the neuroma is probably small and caused by the structure of her foot and the type of shoes the she wears. It can be relieved by a custom-fitted orthotic that helps maintain the foot in a better position.
I hope that helps.

]]> By: gbcopy http://footpro.org/neuroma/my-sister-has-morton-neuroma/comment-page-1/#comment-8435 gbcopy Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:28:20 +0000 http://footpro.org/neuroma/my-sister-has-morton-neuroma/#comment-8435 I have the same thing. I never had surgery. I just stopped wearing high heels and tight shoes. Now I mostly wear Crocs and Birkenstocks and haven't had a problem since. I wish your sister well! I have the same thing. I never had surgery. I just stopped wearing high heels and tight shoes. Now I mostly wear Crocs and Birkenstocks and haven’t had a problem since.

I wish your sister well!

]]> By: killintimer http://footpro.org/neuroma/my-sister-has-morton-neuroma/comment-page-1/#comment-8436 killintimer Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:28:20 +0000 http://footpro.org/neuroma/my-sister-has-morton-neuroma/#comment-8436 I have that. It will take a bit of cash but specially fitted shoe inserts can be made by a podiatrist that will relieve the pressure on the part of the foot (usually the toe) that is painful. It can be pricey, particularly if she likes to wear different pairs of shoes. Not sure if one insert will fit more than one pair of shoes. It is made by taking a mold of your feet (both so you're not lopsided) and the shoes you want to wear them in. I have that. It will take a bit of cash but specially fitted shoe inserts can be made by a podiatrist that will relieve the pressure on the part of the foot (usually the toe) that is painful.

It can be pricey, particularly if she likes to wear different pairs of shoes. Not sure if one insert will fit more than one pair of shoes. It is made by taking a mold of your feet (both so you’re not lopsided) and the shoes you want to wear them in.

]]> By: Lucy http://footpro.org/neuroma/my-sister-has-morton-neuroma/comment-page-1/#comment-8437 Lucy Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:28:20 +0000 http://footpro.org/neuroma/my-sister-has-morton-neuroma/#comment-8437 I feel her pain - literally. A good pair of insoles will help. Won't cure it but will help. I use the New Balance Athletic insoles and another pair by "Superfeet". Have spent over $600 on orthodics that gave me more pain than before. She needs good supportive shoes as well. Cheap shoes even with the insoles won't do her any favours. She needs to go to a good shoe store and be fitted properly. I also see a chiropractor who does adjustments on my feet. It helps for awhile but only lasts a couple of weeks. I think surgery will be in my future as well. I have heard that acupuncture is another alternative. I haven't tried it yet because of the expense but right now I am seriously considering it. I feel her pain – literally. A good pair of insoles will help. Won’t cure it but will help. I use the New Balance Athletic insoles and another pair by "Superfeet". Have spent over $600 on orthodics that gave me more pain than before.

She needs good supportive shoes as well. Cheap shoes even with the insoles won’t do her any favours. She needs to go to a good shoe store and be fitted properly.

I also see a chiropractor who does adjustments on my feet. It helps for awhile but only lasts a couple of weeks. I think surgery will be in my future as well. I have heard that acupuncture is another alternative. I haven’t tried it yet because of the expense but right now I am seriously considering it.

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