I would like to know more about Alcohol injections for Mortons Neuroma-which I have. What % of patients are helped by these injections? What are the injections-chemically? How many are needed for the average patient? One of my neuromas is 4-5years old and has spread the pain clear across to the big toe–is it still treatable? The other neuroma started about 6 months ago, is it a better candidate for injection success. I currently have a surgery appointment by Kaiser in Mid-April, should I proceed? Thanks for your input. Roger Davenport
This is an older technique that has enjoyed a recent resurgence in popularity. The most descriptive article claims a high rate of success using a 4% solution of absolute alcohol in a local anesthetic. Personally, I have not achieved the same high rates of success. Getting the alcohol can be difficult and it does not last indefinitely. I know of no study that tests the use of this or any other injection for neuromas based on the length of time the neuroma has been symptomatic.
I had surgery to remove neuroma about 8 years ago, took 6 week recovery and my 2nd and 3rd toe is numb, but the neuroma was gone. Now, neuroma has developed in next joint, tried 4 cortizone injections to not avail, then I agreed for Doctor to use me as guinea pig to try 3 alcohol injections in 2 week intervals. Pain is gone, I would recommend this before surgery anytime. My other alternative would have been freezing at a pain clinic then back to surgery.
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Vivian Abrams DPM
1.Sometimes. 2. I am not familiar with Bowen therapy, sorry.
Vivian Abrams DPM
This is an older technique that has enjoyed a recent resurgence in popularity. The most descriptive article claims a high rate of success using a 4% solution of absolute alcohol in a local anesthetic. Personally, I have not achieved the same high rates of success. Getting the alcohol can be difficult and it does not last indefinitely. I know of no study that tests the use of this or any other injection for neuromas based on the length of time the neuroma has been symptomatic.
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Roger Davenport
I would like to know more about Alcohol injections for Mortons Neuroma-which I have. What % of patients are helped by these injections? What are the injections-chemically? How many are needed for the average patient? One of my neuromas is 4-5years old and has spread the pain clear across to the big toe–is it still treatable? The other neuroma started about 6 months ago, is it a better candidate for injection success. I currently have a surgery appointment by Kaiser in Mid-April, should I proceed? Thanks for your input. Roger Davenport
Vivian Abrams DPM
This is an older technique that has enjoyed a recent resurgence in popularity. The most descriptive article claims a high rate of success using a 4% solution of absolute alcohol in a local anesthetic. Personally, I have not achieved the same high rates of success. Getting the alcohol can be difficult and it does not last indefinitely. I know of no study that tests the use of this or any other injection for neuromas based on the length of time the neuroma has been symptomatic.
Vivian Abrams DPM
1.Sometimes. 2. I am not familiar with Bowen therapy, sorry.
marilyn
I had surgery to remove neuroma about 8 years ago, took 6 week recovery and my 2nd and 3rd toe is numb, but the neuroma was gone. Now, neuroma has developed in next joint, tried 4 cortizone injections to not avail, then I agreed for Doctor to use me as guinea pig to try 3 alcohol injections in 2 week intervals. Pain is gone, I would recommend this before surgery anytime. My other alternative would have been freezing at a pain clinic then back to surgery.