Question
I have been in severe pain for 4 month. 1st Podiatrist diagnosed neuroma and gave one cortisone injection, no relief. 2nd podiatrist gave 2 alcohol injections, no relief. MRI did not show a neuroma but some osteoarthritis. NSAIDs did not bring any relief. Closed shoes can barely be tolerated because it triggers sharp nerve pains on top of the foot and between the 3rd and 4th toes on both feet. The podiatrist wants me to see a neurologist. She thinks it may be neuropathy. Is there a podiatrist that does cryotherapy in the Virginia Beach or Hampton, VA area. The current podiatrist did not think much about this type of treatment. I'm 48.

Answer
Hi Marion,

It is hard to say if you have a neuroma but some of the symptoms sound similar.  There are issues with a neuroma on MRI, the pt has to be positioned properely and the radiologist has to know what they are viewing.  I have had countless radiologists miss a neuroma.


You need to see a cryosurgeon and have an evaluation.  See the names below.  I do not know these drs but this is a start.

Sincerely,

Marc Katz, DPM
Tampa, FL
Advanced Podiatry
www.tampacryosurgery.com
www.thetampapodiatrist.com

Virginia
Danville
Danville Regional Medical Center
Parag Pandya, MD
142 South Main St
Danville, VA 24541
Phone: 434-799-4410


Hampton
Arnold Beresh, DPM
2202-A Executive Dr.
Hampton, VA 23666
www.footfacts.net
Phone: 757-827-7111
Fax: 757-827-7164


Richmond
Mitchell Waskin, DPM
1465 Johnston-Willis Drive
Richmond, VA 23235
www.320-foot.com
Phone: 804-320-3668
Fax: 804-320-2600


Suffolk
Matthew C. Dairman, DPM
1foot 2Foot Center for Foot and Ankle Care, PC
191 North Main St.
Suffolk, VA 23434
Phone: 757-934-0768


Virginia Beach
Michael Holtz, DPM
5253 Providence Rd, Suite 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
www.virginiapodiatry.com
Phone: 757-495-6113
Fax: 757-495-6156