What is Morton's neuroma?
Morton's neuroma is a benign neuroma of an intermetatarsal plantar nerve in the foot, most commonly of the third and fourth intermetatarsal spaces of the foot.
How do members experience Morton's neuroma?
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Fatigue
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Morton's neuroma*
Who has Morton's neuroma on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 10 | |
| 40s | 20 | |
| 50s | 31 | |
| 60s | 68 | |
| 70+ | 21 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 27 | |
| Female | 125 |