Went back to the ortho doc today. He says that there is still swelling and irritation of the bones from not having enough fat on ball of foot. Said the Neuroma is a secondary issue to the irritation of the bone. Told me to continue using insoles (although I can't tell they do much good) and to keep using ice. Gave me another rx of oral steroids and gave me a steriod injection that is NOT cortisone. This is the second doc I have seen. The first one said surgery may be needed for Neuroma but she no longer does surgery. She sent me to this doc. I don't know whether to continue with him or get another opinion all together. I have had to take 2 Friday mornings off work and now I have to go back again in 2 weeks. I am so frustrated!!

Seems he's doing what's reasonable if in fact it is the fat pad on your foot. I might have balked at the second round of cortisone though...that stuff can get pretty rough.