After being diagnosed with a single fibroma in my left arch (somewhere between pea and marble sized at this point) I feel 2 more small knots/nodules on my plantar tendon in my arch near the ball of the foot and parallel to the confirmed nodule. I'm not 100% sure they are fibromas, but I it's hard to believe they are not. They are soft, flat, and only palpated when the tendon is stretched. They are slightly tender when pressed and I can feel tightness in the area when I walk

I'm just wondering what peoples experiences are with early stage nodules. I'm very aware of my foot due to discomfort with standing/walking and palpate and massage my feet daily. I'm not sure what else they could be, but due to their location I feel discomfort in that area of my foot when walking.

I'm not sure what else it could be. If they are LD nodules what are the chances the tenderness would subside when the proliferation phase ends (if that is indeed the case). I'm trying to stay on the conservative treatment path yet as time passes I can't help but think RT is necessary. I'm only 33 so I'd hate to jump the gun, yet at the same time I don't want to wait until its too late. I wish there were more doctors familiar with LD where I lived. My primary physician and podiatrist haven't been of help yet. At this point I'm just making educated guesses based on my own research.

Any opinions or experiences are appreciated. Thanks.

Seph:

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pricklerII; Most people have an overwhelming desire to do something and don't like the "do nothing" option but I still think that "do nothing" is still your best option. Ignore the discomfort and continue as in the past.

A 33 I had already been living with LD for nearly 20 years although I didn't know what it was. Over time the skin over the mass of nodules in the arch of each foot has become as tough as my heals.

It seems to me that, with your feet, the risks of doing something out way the risks associated with doing nothing.

Hello, just did one round of RT and not helpful yet. I would not do anything until it is painful enough that you have to and then weigh the options. To the last poster, where did you do the RT for ledderhose and how long till it felt better?

Tamara

Hi Prickler,

I am very similar to yourself, not quite 30 and dont know what to do! I have nodules that are actively, growing and quite fast. Ive seen it in the last few months go from flat to easily visible and this new one is a big one in the arch making a right pain!

Such a pain this disease! Just spent hours of walking this weekend and im paying for it, spent hundreds on new shoes (check the other post some helpful answers in there, called what footwear helps a few weeks back)

SEPH - I do understand where you are coming from, and i would love to leave mine alone ( have so far, except spending on the shoes and waiting for orthotics to be ordered) but how long do you leave it? Like i said, my nodules are active and big! How long does it take for the skin to harden? What if it keeps growing? Although i do know where you are coming from as the one thats on my right foot is around a year old and has just stopped growing and HAS gone a little firmer/hard and only causes minimal problems, but whos to say it wont start growing?

Prickler, im afraid i cant really help much but these guys can offer thier advice! My plan so far is to try orthotics, try shoes , try and wait until its ridiculous then give in and go the RT route. I think! But ive been researching lots of options , always keep an eye on it.

Thanks

Hello,

I am uncertain of where you live. If you are not ready to go for RT then perhaps try topical transdermal verapamil 15% gel.
This topical medication shrank my 2 nodules. It is tedious to apply as the consistency is of vaseline and must be applied morning and night. It takes a full 12 months.I had good results in the 1st 3 months. PDLABS is the pharmacy that has the patient on it. if ordered from any other compound pharmacy the chances of working as good are slim.

Anyway its just a suggestion

http://www.pdlabs.net/plantar_fibromatos...el_plantar.html

hope this helps
Jolen