tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116971363082010280.post2412732993046134800..comments2024-03-09T08:19:03.789-05:00Comments on Carey's Cycling Chronicles: Morton's NeuromaCarey Loweryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181928167273488954noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116971363082010280.post-79209024964979061882016-05-30T10:24:41.850-04:002016-05-30T10:24:41.850-04:00Steve,
2016 is the first year I have been able to...Steve,<br /><br />2016 is the first year I have been able to take up running/jogging again. It has taken this long, but I thought I would never be able to run again. <br /><br />Looking back on things, I am not sure if surgery was the right thing for me. But I was so eager to be rid of the pain, I jumped into it, but probably should have sought a second opinion.<br /><br />After about a year of still having post op pain, I went and saw a foot/ankle surgeon. She was awesome and urged me to get custom footbeds. So I did. They were pricey, $275, but within 3 months of wearing them, my footpain started to diminish in both feet. (Remember, I just had surgery on my left foot). My doc said she would have started me in these had I seen her, instead of rushing into surgery.<br /><br />It took 3 years of wearing them before I ever thought about trying to run again. While over those years I was able to ride longer and longer, it still was uncomfortable/some pain to walk barefoot in my house on the hardwood. During 2012-2015, I did some epic races where there was plenty of hike a bikes, and my feet did pretty well there.<br /><br />I am happy to say I can run 3 miles without an issue. Granted, my feet are not 100% pain-free, but I guess you can say I have just reset the "normal" button, and now they feel normal.<br /><br />I urge you to seek someone, be it a podiatrist or foot/ankle surgeon, who would steer you towards medical management first. You can always have surgery later.<br /><br />Hope this helps!Carey Loweryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181928167273488954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116971363082010280.post-84573773970852462182016-05-28T15:29:45.581-04:002016-05-28T15:29:45.581-04:00Hi Carey. Sorry to comment on an older post but I ...Hi Carey. Sorry to comment on an older post but I was wondering if you had any updates regarding your neuromas? I was just diagnosed with them and the pain never goes away. I can't walk more than a block. Long story, but I kind of put my life on hold for 6 years to take care of my mom who was in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's Disease, and I was so focused on her I didn't take care of myself and I let the numbness and constant pain go on too long--almost 3 years. I got a referral to see a podiatrist but it will be some time before I can get an appointment. The only two things that have kept me going are Crocs loafers and metatarsal teardrop pads!<br /><br />Hope you're doing better.Steve K.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116971363082010280.post-4282854890491274272012-09-28T00:04:31.558-04:002012-09-28T00:04:31.558-04:00Any updates? I'm learning this issue is thorn...Any updates? I'm learning this issue is thornier and more common than I'd thought. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116971363082010280.post-84669318378899131592012-07-03T00:50:17.008-04:002012-07-03T00:50:17.008-04:00Hi Carey,
Thanks for sharing your experience. I h...Hi Carey, <br />Thanks for sharing your experience. I had my first (x2) cortisone injections nearly 2 weeks ago, apart from the inital intence pain (hmmm no one tells you about that side affect do they!!!) I think its been pretty successful... fingers crossed, still bruised though and tender around the injection sites.<br /><br />Love your idea about the carbon fiber legs and cleats!<br />Who needs to walk when you can bike!!!!<br /><br />Thanks heaps!<br />KatJourney of the big red mountain bikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06355416220554561989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116971363082010280.post-4500597608621658832012-07-03T00:49:03.874-04:002012-07-03T00:49:03.874-04:00Hi Carey,
Thanks for sharing your experience. I h...Hi Carey, <br />Thanks for sharing your experience. I had my first (x2) cortisone injections nearly 2 weeks ago, apart from the inital intence pain (hmmm no one tells you about that side affect do they!!!) I think its been pretty successful... fingers crossed, still bruised though and tender around the injection sites.<br /><br />Love your idea about the carbon fiber legs and cleats!<br />Who needs to walk when you can bike!!!!<br /><br />Thanks heaps!Journey of the big red mountain bikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06355416220554561989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116971363082010280.post-74306524257417033492012-06-17T17:39:59.047-04:002012-06-17T17:39:59.047-04:00Kat,
Where the one has been removed is doing o.k....Kat,<br /><br />Where the one has been removed is doing o.k. But the scar tissue from the surgery is causing some discomfort. Doc said the tissues can take up to a year to soften.<br /><br />I am still having issues along the remainder of the balls of my feet: numbness, tingling, some dull pain, and an occasional mild electrical jolt.<br /><br />I am trying to get in to see a specialist, but the going has been slow.<br /><br />I only had one injections and it just helped for about two weeks. And no, I did not have to stop riding.<br /><br />I need to make a follow up post to this foot adventure soon. I had been doing great up until about 1 month ago, when the metatarsalgia has come back with a vengeance.<br /><br />At times, i just want to have my feet amputated and carbon fiber legs installed, complete with bike cleats! :)<br /><br />CareyCarey Loweryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181928167273488954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116971363082010280.post-64589908877164312052012-06-16T04:24:32.668-04:002012-06-16T04:24:32.668-04:00How are your feet now??? I've just been diagno...How are your feet now??? I've just been diagnosed with Morton's but havent been told yet of my treatment, I have 2 in my right foot.<br />When you had the injections did you have to stop riding etc for any length of time??<br /><br />Really enjoyed reading your blog :-)<br />Thanks for the advice and info <br />KatJourney of the big red mountain bikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06355416220554561989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116971363082010280.post-3899960197516999912012-06-16T04:22:52.442-04:002012-06-16T04:22:52.442-04:00How are your feet now??? I've just been diagno...How are your feet now??? I've just been diagnosed with Morton's but havent been told yet of my treatment, I have 2 in my right foot.<br />When you had the injections did you have to stop riding etc for any length of time??<br /><br />Really enjoyed reading your blog :-)<br />Thanks for the advice and info <br />KatJourney of the big red mountain bikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06355416220554561989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116971363082010280.post-2801081679594506302012-05-31T06:53:36.105-04:002012-05-31T06:53:36.105-04:00The injection was only had a band aid effect ... a...The injection was only had a band aid effect ... about a week.Carey Loweryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181928167273488954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116971363082010280.post-67657514440913336262012-05-30T08:59:31.066-04:002012-05-30T08:59:31.066-04:00I too suffer from Morton's, especially when bi...I too suffer from Morton's, especially when biking. Thanks for the tips! How long did the pain relief last from the shots??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116971363082010280.post-68547133203140259402012-04-24T21:11:19.793-04:002012-04-24T21:11:19.793-04:00Carey,
my name is Teri. I need your help. I saw yo...Carey,<br />my name is Teri. I need your help. I saw your picture of your feet and mine look just like yours. However, i was diagnosed with what ends up as life threatening in the last stages. My metatarsals looks just like yours. they just appeared like that 3 weeks ago. I'm not saying you have what I have and you are misdiagnosed, I'm thinking I WAS MISDIAGNOSED. I need to talk to you please. do you have email? mine is tharker@cinmar.com. Please please contact me. thank you!!!! TeriTeri Harkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08675576066624746747noreply@blogger.com