@deanhobart

In a way that is what my lidocaine pain patch is doing--it creates a numbing sensation and the pain sensation is greatly reduced. Maybe I am getting better as the pain would radiate down my shin toward my ankle in past months but does not do so anymore. I am also able to avoid the heel burning pain I was getting by staying in highly cushioned sneakers and not doing too many heel raises. You are lucky to have access to a pool. In NYC it is mostly a concrete jungle and very very warm right now. I do not get numbness in feet , I am mostly getting tingling and the PN varies for many reasons like diet, exercise, stress, environment etc. Like the shin healing, it may take several years of being on a gluten free diet to reduce sensations of neuropathy. I am always reading food labels these days and cooking my own meals. Thanks for letting me know about the power of the brain in dealing with our nerves. Happy swimming!