Morton's Neuroma

Also dealing with foot pain, for a long time: downhill boots, AT boots, hiking boots and bare feet on hard surfaces. Already have an appt with a foot Dr later this month. So appreciate this discussion and any one else's input as well.

Position of the metatarsal pad is really critical when skiing. For me, I can't have it too close to the knuckles. I think if it gets too close it actually helps push the scared nerve up into the construction between the knuckles - owwie!! But I'm going to try the cortisone shot shortly as the pad is no longer quite 100 % for me (edited to add: the shot will apparently help reveal whether I in fact have inflammation which can be knocked down or if the fattening of the nerve is now all or mostly scar tissue), and hope not to have to go to nerve removal, though it doesn't sound too bad. Dr Glen Curda in Bellevue is good. Wants to keep you having your fun. Helped my wife with a simple solution where other docs had told her only surgery would do.

I have been dealing with metatarsalgia, pain in a similar part of the foot as well as some bursitis in the Achilles area.

I've had luck with Superfeet, but make sure to get the right size for your arch. I had to cut mine down to fit in my boots. I cannot tour without arch supports at all, because it feels like my foot gets crushed.

Also really key for has been calf stretching and foot strengthening exercises. Towel scrunches are good, along with heel raises.

Position of the metatarsal pad is really critical when skiing. For me, I can't have it too close to the knuckles. I think if it gets too close it actually helps push the scared nerve up into the construction between the knuckles - owwie!! But I'm going to try the cortisone shot shortly as the pad is no longer quite 100 % for me (edited to add: the shot will apparently help reveal whether I in fact have inflammation which can be knocked down or if the fattening of the nerve is now all or mostly scar tissue), and hope not to have to go to nerve removal, though it doesn't sound too bad. Dr Glen Curda in Bellevue is good. Wants to keep you having your fun. Helped my wife with a simple solution where other docs had told her only surgery would do.

That's good to know. Seems like maybe thats what the metatarsal pad I had put in is doing. I'll have to go back in and have it readjusted and test it out again.

Position of the metatarsal pad is really critical when skiing. For me, I can't have it too close to the knuckles. I think if it gets too close it actually helps push the scared nerve up into the construction between the knuckles - owwie!! But I'm going to try the cortisone shot shortly as the pad is no longer quite 100 % for me (edited to add: the shot will apparently help reveal whether I in fact have inflammation which can be knocked down or if the fattening of the nerve is now all or mostly scar tissue), and hope not to have to go to nerve removal, though it doesn't sound too bad. Dr Glen Curda in Bellevue is good. Wants to keep you having your fun. Helped my wife with a simple solution where other docs had told her only surgery would do.

Thanks for the doctor recommendation.

Position of the metatarsal pad is really critical when skiing. For me, I can't have it too close to the knuckles. I think if it gets too close it actually helps push the scared nerve up into the construction between the knuckles - owwie!!

So I had the metatarsal pad removed yesterday and had new one of softer material and put in a different spot on my foot and WOW what a difference it made. I made 3 test skins up quicksilver and gold hills yesterday basically with no pain. I am still going to see a doctor to discuss other options but yesterday gave me some hope.