I can relate to most of these posts....PN is a life comfort stealer. It looks like there are so many reasons for this malady..some from surgeries, some from illnesses..or injuries. I'm looking for relief from whatever the cause could be..and not with more medications. The different kind of 'socks' looks to be helpful for some. I also feel that by using different non-invasive types of therapy whether it be acupuncture, inserts, better shoes....massage...cleaner diet....that some of these have worked wonders for so many that now suffer, that maybe it's time to try something different in our pursuit of comfort and relief from at times, the intractable , searing pains of PN. I recently talked with three women in a waiting room at my local hospital..when I noticed that they were all wearing Hoka shoes. They swore by them!! I am now dealing with pins and needles as well as extreme heel pain that causes me to walk on my toes..can't bear to put my heel down as the pain is too intense....and I'm an athlete!....not exercising..walking on my treadmill and outside is not an easy life sentence for me..so I'm always seeking out ways to lighten my load here.
Heat doesn't help me...but ice seems too..at least getting a bit numb is a different feeling then having to be conscious of my feet at every moment of the day. I also massage my feet a lot....getting more of a blood supply going...also taking supplements that aid in nerve damage, which have helped I feel. I would love to have anyone who's tried different walking shoes that have benefited their lives..please post for us!! What's making a difference??? Not satisfied with a "there's nothing that can be done" attitude! Bless you all!!!