Title: Morton's neuroma  - NHS
Headings: Morton's neuroma
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Morton's neuroma
Check if you have Morton's neuroma
How you can ease the pain yourself
Do
Don’t
You can ask a pharmacist about:
Non-urgent advice:
See a GP if:
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Treatment for Morton's neuroma
Treatment from a foot specialist
Causes of Morton's neuroma

Content: The main symptoms of Morton's neuroma include: a shooting, stabbing or burning pain
feeling like a small stone is stuck under your foot
Some people may also have tingling or numbness in their foot. The symptoms may be worse when you move your foot or wear tight or high-heeled shoes. It often gets worse over time. How you can ease the pain yourself
If you go to a GP, they'll usually suggest you try these things first: Do
rest and raise your foot when you can
hold an ice pack (or bag of frozen peas) in a towel on the painful area for up to 20 minutes every few hours
take ibuprofen or paracetamol
wear wide, comfortable shoes with a low heel and soft sole
use soft insoles or pads you put in your shoes
try to lose weight if you're overweight
Don’t
do not wear high heels or tight, pointy shoes
You can ask a pharmacist about: the best painkiller to take
soft pads or insoles for your shoes – ask for metatarsal pads
Find a pharmacy
Non-urgent advice: See a GP if: the pain is severe or stopping you doing your normal activities
the pain is getting worse or keeps coming back
the pain hasn't improved after treating it yourself for 2 weeks
you have any tingling or numbness in your foot
you have diabetes – foot problems can be more serious if you have diabetes
What we mean by severe pain
Severe pain: always there and so bad it's hard to think or talk
you cannot sleep
it's very hard to move, get out of bed, go to the bathroom, wash or dress
Moderate pain: