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A member asked:

What sort of shoes are right for my feet if neuromas?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Several: You want to get a shoe that has a wide toe box so it does not put pressure on the toes. Also avoid high heels.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 7/20/2012

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Neuroma pain: Some patients have less pain with use of a shoe with a forefoot rocker.

Dr Beresh and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/7/2012

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I would like to know if anyone has ever had surgery for toe neuroma and been able to wear really high pointed toe shoes again?

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I've had a Morton's neuroma for 5 years now and the shoes I can wear comfortably decrease each year; I tried special insoles twice from podiatrists and it didn't help. Last one said I have nerve damage. What else can I do? What are the best shoes?

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Wore shoes tight on little toe for 4 wks. 3mths of toe and outside edge painful, hypersensitive. Can't tolerate touch. Neuroma? Stress f? Injection?

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A member asked:

Do I need to have surgery on my foot for neuromas from tight shoes after pregnancy?

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A member asked:

I have nerve damage in my toes from wearing tight shoes, no neuroma. Steroid injection didn't help or shoe inserts. Would nerve tablets help for pain

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