hi Morgan,

Thanks for the kind words. I am staying active. I hope I didn't misrepresent though, I don't run anymore, my peripheral nerve and ortho surgeons don't want me to. I am trying to increase my walk length though. I am getting out for short hikes now, easy to do in the Austin area with all the hills and creeks here. I have recently been able to get down to the cove where my gym keeps its kayaks. They are on an old quarry lake and have SUP, too. Very cool and restorative to get out on the water again!

I am so glad your injections are US guided. I would hold off scheduling anything surgical until 30-45 days after the last set. The results may very well be cumulative. It is very important at this point that you offload that neuroma as much as possible to keep the nerve from getting irritated and swelling up again. You need a big toebox and possibly to do a cutout in your insert to take pressure off the area. Enna just told me about these cool running shoes called Altra which have an anatomical toebox. They hit the 150 price point retail but 6.pm.com had them way, way cheaper. I would also recommend trying some ttime out of shoes with a toe spreader to give some space in between your digits. See if that makes any difference.

I think it's always good to have backup during appointments. Getting your honey's take on the guy is good too. Go armed with questions about what exactly he plans to do and what the expected outcome is, chance of success and failure, how many of these he does a year, etc. Both feet at once, one at a time. Does he go from the top, cut the ligament, cut the nerve, what? Are there inherent biomechanics he thinks caused this and will it just come back?
You can never ask too many questions if you are trying to decide on a surgery or a surgeon! Trust your gut. You don't have to like the doctor but you do need to feel confident in him.

Do let us know what happens. I am rooting for you. determination and grit will get you through this. I am praying that your shots will make a difference and get you back to your life.

Have a beautiful weekend. I am sending Healing Love, Littlepaw