Conditions
Neuroma
A neuroma is caused by the enlargement of nerve tissue often because of compression or irritation of the nerve. They are not normally a cause for concern, and are easy to spot as they cause a lump or swelling that can be moved side to side, but not up or down. Unless they are causing pain or discomfort, the normal course of action is to leave them, but if they are causing problems then they can be surgically removed, so if you have any concerns, go and see your GP.
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i had one of these but in time it got smaller and now its hardly noticable
i was so worried cuz im 15 now ive read this it makes me feel good and less woried . but ive had it aa wile
I have had surgery on my foot for mortons neuroma a few years ago now the pain has come back and is traveling up the back of my calf I have been back to the hospital about this the said they could not do anything I am really starting to feel a lot of pain in my foot and leg is their anything I can do
I suffered facial trauma which affected my nerves and I was prescribed Amitriptyline. I had took it for 5 weeks and it ended up increasing depression and I ended up trying to commit suicide. I took 21,25mg tablets and ended up in hospital, unconscious. My stomach wasn't pumped and the night after I was just made to leave with no aftercare. Since, this feels to have damaged my nerves in my face. Within the 5 months of doing this, it's caused a physical change. The contours of my cheeks have visibly sunken, feels like I'm wearing a mask, I can't smile,laugh etc The pain is excruciating. It's like having electric shocks through my face, eyes, head, burning cheeks, stabbing pains in my ears, tinnitus and like a clicking/crunching in my left ear. The doctors I have seen are very ignorant and haven't even suggested that all of these things could have been caused through the overdose I took. I am having pills pushed onto me left, right and centre! No medication is working! I have also noticed other symptoms: Sharp stabbing in my arms/legs/feet and hands. And urinating every 10 minutes. I am 23 years old, I was a very attractive girl and was a lot happier before all of this happened to me. I have no idea what to do anymore, my life has been ruined. It's affecting my social life, I had to quit courses I was doing and don't want to leave the house anymore. I've never been so depressed in my entire life.
Hi, I have severe pins and needles and my right arm keeps going numb, that's since Feb. I have also now got a lump in the right up on the inner part of the elbow, and there is a strange indentation line which radiates up from the lump and the skin on the side of the lump is going all dimpled. GP has suggested seeing a neuro surg for a nerve test. GP hasn't seen lump yet though. I measured the width of the arm and it is half an inih bogger than the other one probably due to the lump. Does this sound like a nerve thing to you?
My daughter has had a lump on the back of her neck for about 8 months, it started about pea size but is now about an inch across. It moves and causes her quite alot of pain. she has recently been getting the most severe headaches too. she has a small lump growing on top of her head now too. she has been to the doctors numerous times, she was told it was probably a gland, then a cyst, she was given antibiotics and pain killers for her headaches but the lump is still the same? should we ask for a scan? quite worried about it now.
I Have noticed a lump just at the side of my right armpit near my shoulder blade, its the size of a marble, i have no pain of redness, only when i rise my arms i see it, what could this be and should i seek advice from my GP..
hi. i have just noticed a vainy lump in the top of my leg its about 4 inches long very painfull ive had it for two days now and is very sore, can anyone please tell me what it is .many thanks chris.
i could not find the correct section for what i have but i first went to the doctors around 3 months ago with a lump on my forhead. i explained i get severe pains and headaches and that it was effecting my sleep and that it had got bigger over the last two years,i then went to hospital after i collapsed and started to vomit and they sent me home,i waited for my scans and now have to wait a further 5 months for my follow up appointment is this normal its just that i have been sent for x-rays,ultra sounds and a cat scan and then get told to wait 5 months?
I am suffering badly with sharp throbbing pains at the end of my finger.If I catch the nail it crucifies me.The pain is like I've trapped it in a door.My G.P reffered me to hospital and I had tornacay treatments but was very short term.I only seem to get some respite when I keep my hand warm.I can't stand the pain.Can you please help.The Lyrica tablets have no effect either,sadly.
I have a lump in my armpit and it sometimes hurts when close my arm. I can move it around with my hand. I went to my gp and they said it was a swollen gland and it should go down but it hasn't gone. What should i do?
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