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Posted 11/25/2012 4:24 PM (GMT 0)
I have alot of problems with my back mostly lower back and neck and SI-Joint. But for the past few years my 3rd and part of my the under part of that and small part of foot there below it are numb. At first it didnt hurt but was really annoying. Now it hurts. I know it sounds strange that I say my foot is numb and hurts but it does. When it gets slightly touched or the sheets...its realllly horrible. No one has figured it out. and nothing has helped.

I have  done it all PT and creams ect. The consultant rhumey mentioned Mortons Neruoma??sp?? but anyhow I will be having a really detailed MRI on Wed so I will let you know about that. But is there anyone that has the same problem? How can I treat it?

Posted 11/25/2012 4:35 PM (GMT 0)
You need to see a Podiatrist...they are the ones to diagnose and treat a Morton's Neuroma. These are very common and they will try a series of steroid injections to see if that helps....and then if it doesn't (after 2-3 of them) then the surgery is very simple. It takes about an hour and you only have twilight anesthesia (not general) so home in a few hours and off your foot for a week and then good as new!!!

They don't need to do a MRI of your foot to diagnose this....and I know you are getting a MRI of your spine and pelvis...but I can't imagine they are just going to shoot pics of your entire body as that would be extremely expensive and usually not covered by insurance.


A Podiatrist should know within a few minutes of examining you if it's a MN....

I asked in the other thread but what type of Dr. are you seeing and who is the one ordering the MRI?

Post Edited (Snowbunny21) : 11/25/2012 9:43:44 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 11/25/2012 4:54 PM (GMT 0)
I try to see one....my symptoms dont match it though. and no MRI of entire body.

The Neoursergeon ordered the llumbar back and pelvis. The consutant Rhuemy ordered the rest.
Thank you so much for you help I really apprieciate it.
Posted 11/25/2012 4:58 PM (GMT 0)
I would just wait until you get to the US as you said it was "shortly" that you are returning and then go see a Board Certified Podiatrist....They will be able to diagnose whatever is going on with your foot and at least they can rule in/out whether it's a MN.

They symptoms sound a lot like a MN but obviously I'm not a Dr....

I guess I got confused about the MRI as you mentioned it in this post like they will do the MRI and you'll find out about the foot issue...

It certainly could be a lumbar disc issue but it's a bit odd for it to only affect that small portion of your foot directly..

Either way...it looks like you will have access to Drs. here in the US shortly that you can work with...
Posted 11/26/2012 2:41 PM (GMT 0)
Just out of curiosity have you ever been screened for diabetes? Also have they checked the circulation to your feet and lower legs?

While it is quite possible that the issues with your back and neck could be causing the pain and numbness in your foot/feet there are other possibilities as well that should not be automatically ruled out just because of other issues that might be to blame.

Regardless of the cause of your foot pain it sounds to me as if it is in some way nerve related. I don't know if it is available where you are but a medication called Lyrica may help with the pain. If that isn't available Gabapentin (sp) may also provide some relief. Both are non narcotic. If you can't get any over there think about talking to a doctor about it when you get back.
Posted 11/26/2012 3:20 PM (GMT 0)
**Thanks Jim1969, but I have tried Lyrica and Gabapentin with no success. Also I have been tested for diabetes and I dont have it.

Will keep searching for the answer. I was told before that its most likely my back causing it, but I want for sure answers.
Posted 11/26/2012 3:43 PM (GMT 0)
Butterfly,

Welcome to the CP forum. I'm sorry, though, for the things you are struggling with.... :(

I have the same thing in my feet (numbness and pain), linked to my back issues. However, the gabapentin does at least take the edge off of it for me.

Hope you can figure out what's causing it.... and get appropriate treatment!

--Tina
Posted 11/27/2012 7:03 AM (GMT 0)
Thanx blessedx8....great the med worked for you

Im blessed as well with 7 of my own children. And for me pregnancy ( some of them back to back) really aggrivates my back issues. Running a busy household such as mine in general is sometimes not easy on me either, but I will gladly pay that price for the wellbeing of my family ;))
Posted 11/27/2012 1:59 PM (GMT 0)
I am not sure of my exact lumbar spine issues, right now dealing with some serious neck problems. But, I know I have a herniation in my lumbar spine that was found 13 years ago.

If I try to run, or jog, (which doesn't happen often, usually after one of my children) the small toes side of my right foot goes numb. I remember this happening as far back as 10 years and it still does it. There is no pain in that part of the foot, though. Just the numbness. One physical therapist years ago said it was from my lower back.

Not sure if this helps, but thought I would share my experience.
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