I went to a local DPM and he gave me a cortisone shot and said I needed to wear an orthodic insert in my shoes. Fine, but the blasted thing was like walking on
solid concrete. The insert allowed for no
flexibility and my feet, and especially that toe, were sore. The shot deadened the pain somewhat, but didn't last very long.
Am I looking at a surgical procedure? I dread that possibility, since I hear the recovery time takes forever.