N_a_j
Hi, I've had a neuroma type pain on the underside of my right foot for a couple of years. My former
podiatrist and I decided to treat it conservatively with a pocketed orthotic. It worked well for the
most part, although I was always aware that it was still there. Some days it was more noticeable
than others. I had a change in my health insurance for the better, so I went to see my old
podiatrist who I had not seen for about 10+ years. I wanted some new orthotics made to replace my
less than 2 year old, battered pair. I've posted here before about the type of orthotics I currently
have. They are full-length models with different density padding layered over a hard plastic shank,
covered with synthetic leather. The trouble was that these orhotics were just not holding up very
well. Well, my old doc took one look at them and decided to replace them with 3/4 length firm
plastic ones (designed for running) that can be worn directly on top of most existing shoe insoles.
He says they should last between 5 and 7 years. He also took care of the neuroma with his own
personal twist on a newer procedure. He injected something through the top of my foot directly into
the neuroma. It dissolves the neuroma, but often leaves a loss of sensation. He used a different
technique that requires one to three injections. It supposedly provides the benefit of neuroma
surgery without the surgery. It was over before I knew it. I can already feel a difference. If
anyone is suffering from neuromas, I urge you to seek out a podiatrist who is up on this procedure.
I'm looking forward to getting back out there.
podiatrist and I decided to treat it conservatively with a pocketed orthotic. It worked well for the
most part, although I was always aware that it was still there. Some days it was more noticeable
than others. I had a change in my health insurance for the better, so I went to see my old
podiatrist who I had not seen for about 10+ years. I wanted some new orthotics made to replace my
less than 2 year old, battered pair. I've posted here before about the type of orthotics I currently
have. They are full-length models with different density padding layered over a hard plastic shank,
covered with synthetic leather. The trouble was that these orhotics were just not holding up very
well. Well, my old doc took one look at them and decided to replace them with 3/4 length firm
plastic ones (designed for running) that can be worn directly on top of most existing shoe insoles.
He says they should last between 5 and 7 years. He also took care of the neuroma with his own
personal twist on a newer procedure. He injected something through the top of my foot directly into
the neuroma. It dissolves the neuroma, but often leaves a loss of sensation. He used a different
technique that requires one to three injections. It supposedly provides the benefit of neuroma
surgery without the surgery. It was over before I knew it. I can already feel a difference. If
anyone is suffering from neuromas, I urge you to seek out a podiatrist who is up on this procedure.
I'm looking forward to getting back out there.
