Sparkle are you a stalker?!!
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Are we separated twins?
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I had surgery on my left foot about 18 years ago and it was a huge success. They tried the steroid jab first of all which was ok but a day latter sent the neuroma into excruciating spasms, surgery was the only alternative. It was painful afterwards BUT it was worth it and it was so much easier after it all repaired. However, I had the right one done about 3 years ago and that wasn't a walk in the park!
By this stage I was suffering with the migraines and boy oh boy the nerve pain was not pleasant. When in migraine the nerve pain at the op site was horrible. Trouble is, as you know, I'm in migraine a lot!! The results from the op were not the same as the first surgery and a different consultant suggested that it was possible that nerve had been left. Certainly I didn't have nearly the same numbness in the area I had from the first surgery. Worryingly I occasionally suffer excruciating pain stabs in the site, so have to be really careful with my footwear. Revision surgery is really not terribly successful with this.
If I had my time again I would still have it done as the pain before surgery had become awful and disabling BUT I would be wagging my finger at the surgeon second time round, insisting he thoroughly excise the area!!
Ellie I've just seen your post and I'm sorry you're suffering too. I would recommend the surgery however make sure you find a decent surgeon. The same chap did both of mine and he has a fantastic reputation and I don't think anyone was at fault with my second op it was just one of those things. The foot is still a million times better than it was despite the issues! Good luck to you x
Ju Ju, I feel for you, such a pain in the ____! When wearing anything other than comfortable walking type shoes my feet are covered in Compeed plasters, I think I keep the company afloat!
These old bones!!!
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