Pretty common running injury - sorry it landed on your doorstop. I have had neuromas on and off over the past 30 years, but they always go away eventually. My husband has been less fortunate. After dealing with MN for long time - and seeing many different doctors, PTs, etc. -- he had that "simple" surgery and it didn't go well. The pain disappeared from the original spot, but the nerve was definitely affected - and the pain just ended up moving to another nearby area. Not saying that would happen to you, but it does happen. Hope you can fix things without a surgical intervention.