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My doctor is setting up an appointment with a podiatrist in the couple of months and hopefully we will get to the heart of the matter. It would be nice to start walking my dogs again not to mention the benefits of increased cardio exercise impacting my weight loss and fitness efforts.
For those of you who suffer from foot problems here is an article explaining Morton's Neuroma a potential culprit.
Take care and be well.
Tommy Douglas
Morton's Neuroma - Overview and Symptoms
A neuroma is the development of a benign tumor of a
nerve, while Morton's neuroma is slightly different in nature. Morton's neuroma
is not actually a tumor, but rather a thickening of the tissue that surrounds
the digital nerve that leads to the toes. Patients who report a sensation that
they are walking on a marble and have persistent pain in the ball of their foot
may have this condition.
Morton's neuroma most commonly develops between the third
and fourth toes. The condition occurs as the nerve passes under the ligament
that connects the toe bones or metatarsals in the forefoot. The condition is
more common in women than in men, occurring eight to ten times more often in
women than in men.
Morton's Neuroma - Symptoms
In many cases there are no outward physical signs of the
condition, because it is really not a tumor. Since there is not a tumor, a lump
may not develop and often does not occur. The most common symptoms of Morton's
neuroma include:
� Burning pain within the ball of the foot
that may radiate into the toes
� Pain in the foot that intensifies with
activity or the wearing of shoes
� Although rare, night time pain may occur
� Numbness in the toes
� Unpleasant sensations in the toes
Runners and active individuals who perform exercise on a
routine basis often report the feeling of pain as they push off from a starting
block or even the ground before taking a stride. High-heeled shoe wearers may
also experience an aggravation to the condition as pressure is placed on the
area of condition development. Tight and narrow shoes contribute to symptoms
because the compressing of the toe bones and nerve being pinched aggravates the
condition.
Simply changing the type of footwear typically worn or
alleviating activities that contribute to pain and discomfort may relieve
symptoms. Your doctor will be able to discuss the changes you can make at home
to help eliminate flare-ups and symptoms from occurring.
Treatment Options
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Treatment options vary depending on the severity of the
case. Nonsurgical treatments can be as simple as wearing wider shoes,
implementing custom shoe inserts or pads, or taking medication designed to
reduce inflammation. Nearly 80 percent of people who receive conservative
treatment for Morton's neuroma experience relief. However, when conservative
treatment fails, surgical options may be available. Your doctor may discuss
surgical treatment options with you, when all other forms of treatment do not
provide the kind of relief you want.
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