[at-l] Morton's Toe

[jmayer@rochester.rr.com (Jim Mayer)]

I have Morton's Neuroma, and was told at one point that I would almost
certainly need the surgery sometime.  Instead, I got really aggressive
about finding wider shoes and, eventually, got orthotics as well.  Now I
would have to work very hard to notice a problem.

I can't tell you specifically what worked, and I don't think my neuromas
were all that large, but things have gotten so much better that I would
never consider the surgery at this point.

To give you an idea of the change, I used to wear size 12 shoes, and how
either buy size 13EE or size 14.  Mostly New Balance, but that's more
because they make them that size than anything else.

Good luck.

-- Jim

On Sat, 2002-02-09 at 17:17, T. Woodworth wrote:
    Hey all----
    
    I didn't think a lot about a foot problem I came home with after sectioning 
    Maine this summer until seeing the same kind of information on lightweight 
    backpacking website this past week. (lwgear.com, the creator of Five Million 
    Steps)
    
    In my case, half of each big toe was numb.  It took several months for the 
    feeling to return but now all seems well.  It's not easy picking out a cause 
    or actually equating it to what little I know of the condition known as 
    Morton's Toe, but it is, without doubt, backpacking related.  The bad part 
    about MoToe is it starts with pain and ends with surgery removing a nerve 
    and permanent numbness of multiple toes.
    
    Last year was my first lightweight attempt, which included running shoes 
    instead of my usual Vasque Sundowners.  The lack of a shank or firmness in 
    sneaker foot bed and climbing the mountains of Maine seems to be a factor.  
    I hiked harder and longer over more difficult terrain than ever before and 
    turned 35. Or is it just a section hiker's curse or are we (sneaker wearers) 
    plagued?
    
    Anyone else ever experience this?
    
    Tim
    Fosco Foxburr of Loamsdown
    
    
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