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Posted 11/22/2011 5:52 AM (GMT 0)
Months ago some of us were discussing our foot pain along with fibro.  I had been to a foot doctor 8 years ago and he couldn't find any reason for the pain.  Several GP's couldn't explain it so I assumed it was caused by the fibro.

Fast forward to this year I went to a rheumytologist who told me my particular foot pain was not related to my fibro.  I then went to a different foot doctor and he diagnosed me in less thah 5 minutes.  I have Morton's neuromas in both of my feet.  The nerve between the 3rd and 4th toes is damaged and has enlarged.  I'm not explaining it too well.  I tried inserts in my shoes - no relief.  I tried cortizone injections in between the 3rd and 4th toes but up on the foot not actuallyon the toes, the nerve is inbetween the toes and ball of the feet. 

I've now had a neuropathy test to see if there were other nerve problems up from my feet to my knees.  Nothing wrong there.  Now I'm getting a MRI on my feet next week and will probably end up with surgery.

I'm telling this long story for those that also think the fibromyalgia if causing pain.  My feet go numb from the balls to the toe tips, they feel like pins and needles, it feels like I have a rolled uo sock or something under the balls of my feet, the are always cold etc.  Look up Morton's Neuroma and see if your symptoms are like those.I hope this might help someone to find relief.  They keep telling us t exercise but we really can't do much when our feet hurt 24/7. 

Posted 11/22/2011 1:01 PM (GMT 0)
I had foot pain, paresthesias that were missed by 2 othopedic docs. My podiatrist correctly diagnosed the pain as coming from my spine. A steroid injection in my back cleared it right up. Unfortunately it's not a permanent cure.
Posted 11/22/2011 1:26 PM (GMT 0)
Toughenough,

I'm so glad you found out what is going on with your feet.

I have feet issues now and then and I experienced some relief yesterday. I went to a place in the mall that does foot, hand, and over all massage. I had a foot massage done and it was phenomenal. Think of how much are feet do for us. What a joy it was to have them pampered.

I hope things go well for you. Good luck.
Posted 11/23/2011 4:56 AM (GMT 0)
I was diagnosed with mortons neuroma in my right foot but the dr I went to doesn't like to do surgery so after he tried injections, pain patches, medications, stretching, icing, braces and custom made orthotics he gave up. Then off the back dr after 4 injections he gave up. I am tired of people giving up on me and I have had this horrible foot pain for three years. It is like a spasm - three toes and ball of foot freeze with numbing, tingling feelings in them. I have to massage my foot to make it stop. Sometimes it is so bad when I get out of the car I have to wait to walk across the parking lot. I hate this worst than the fibro pain. My other dr said many times mortons and fibro go hand in hand. I don't know if I should find another foot dr or like everyone else - just give up.
Posted 11/24/2011 4:04 PM (GMT 0)
sawa - You description is exactly like mine, except I have in the same in both feet. If I were you I'd find another doctor. If your doctor is afraid of doing the surgery then You don't want him doing it. Some times it feels like I have a crinkled up sock under the balls of my feel, or a rock and there is nothing there. The surgery can not work and cause nerve damage but that's what we have now! I respect a doctor that doesn't forge ahead and do the surgery. If your doctor doesn't feel competent to do it maybe he/she can find one for you that has more experience with them for you.

Please find another foot doctor. I'm on my second one. I've also looked up the surgery on-line and am willing to take the chance after 8 years, the time has come!

Please let us know how you progress. It's nice to get a diagnosis and for everyone to quit looking at you like you are faking it.
Posted 11/28/2011 4:02 PM (GMT 0)
I have been having foot pain as well. The pain is on the outer part of my left foot. I went to a podiatrist and he said it was my sinus tarsi. He said the bone is putting pressure on the nerve and that is why I am feeling the pain. I received cortisone injections and felt better for a while, but the pain is back. I wear a brace now and it helps to relieve some of the pain.
Posted 11/28/2011 5:12 PM (GMT 0)
Imsotired, I'm so sorry you have to wear a brace.  Some mornings I feel like I need crutches as I can't even feel my feet.

Passed the neuropathy test last week and today I'm having a foot MRI.  Tomorrow I have another appointment so don't know about surgery or not. 

I hope you guys are getting further than I am in finding relief.  confused

Posted 11/28/2011 11:04 PM (GMT 0)
I have 2 neuromas in each foot which is unusual, but the orthotics the podiatrist gave me  worked, but made it impossible to wear regular shoes.  I've been wearing MBTs for 6 years now because they are negative heel & put almost no pressure on the ball of the foot& I can wear them without orthotics.  They work, but I still have foot pain if I'm on my feet on cement too long.  I've had injections in both feet 3 or 4 times, but haven't looked into the surgery.  I'm thinking of going to another podiatrist to see if I could get orthotics that will let me wear normal shoes.  I have plantar faciatis too.  The MBTs also increase the chances of turning your ankle, & take some getting used to with balance issues,  but I am limping badly without them or my orthotics.  Once my left toes were numb for a week after wearing pretty low heels to a wedding! rolleyes
Posted Yesterday 12:14 AM (GMT 0)
toughenough...please let me know how your mri goes, as I have suffered from foot pain for 5 yrs. I also have fibro so I am not sure if my foot pain is fibro or not. Also then I can have some suggestions for my own doc.

Take care, Amy



Chronic pain(nerve), fibro, and mild depression
Posted Yesterday 8:46 PM (GMT 0)
Azgram - what does MBT's stand for?

sos007 and everyone,
Well the tests, including the MRI did not back up the diagnosis. Even though he was sure that was the problem the first time he examined me. He thinks it's caused by my fibromyalgia. I told him my rheumy said the pain was not from my fibromyalgia, he said she was a good rheumy.

So of course they start thinking of a pill to put you on. He suggested one I'd already tried, in fact I've tried all 3 of the so called fibro pills, Cymbalta, Savella & Lyrica. So I ended up with a script for Gabaphentin. I have to illusions these are going to help but have read some people with fibro who take it.

I am so bummed, 8 years and I am so worn out dealing with all of my chronic pain. If I lived in a state with legalized weed I'd start smoking it. I see how some people become drug addicts.

I'm also susposed to keep wearing my shoe inserts, which I already had before I went to see him.

Sorry I'm going to be no help for anyone and as I though all along it's caused by the fibro. The only time my feet felt good was when I was in the hospital on major IV pump drugs so that's not a feasable thikng to do.
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