I stumled upon this article after I had a nice juicy Hamburger, that w as loaded with saturated fat. I had been doing 'ok' that day. My foot was in pain, but it was 'tolerable' (like when you go to the doctor and they ask you "on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the worse pain you've ever had, and you look at them and say 20 or 30.. lol I HATE that question), but I enjoyed the burger. About half an hour later, my foot started going crazy on me, doing it's pulsating pain from hell. Every 5 seconds, BAM, BAM, BAM! Like Bam-Bam keeps hitting it with his club, over and over. So.. I did some reasearch, and found this article. Not sure if that's why, but it kinda makes sense. Don't know if anyone else has considered or thought of this that's going through what I am. Thought I'd share. Since then, I have been very careful of what I eat, and it has helped somewhat. There's goes my 4th of July. lol And I am NOT diabetic, which is why this really made me scratch my head a little.

"High intake of unhealthy fats, particularly saturated and trans fats, can worsen neuropathy by promoting inflammation, oxidative stress, and impaired nerve function, while omega-3 fatty acids may help protect nerves.
How High-Fat Foods Affect Neuropathy:
High-fat diets, especially those rich in saturated fats and 6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), have been shown to trigger peripheral neuropathy in animal studies, even in the absence of diabetes. These fats can induce nerve inflammation, increase pain sensitivity, and contribute to chronic neuropathic pain by altering the function of sensory neurons in the dorsal root ganglia, which relay pain signals to the
brain (PMC).
In humans, trans fats, hydrogenated oils, deep-fried foods, fatty red meats, and processed baked goods are linked to systemic inflammation, poor circulation, and oxidative stress, all of which exacerbate nerve damage and neuropathic symptoms such as burning, tingling, and numbness.
Saturated fats, particularly palmitic acid found in animal products, can directly activate nerve receptors that mimic injury, further increasing pain.
Mechanisms of Damage:
Chronic Inflammation: Unhealthy fats trigger immune responses that irritate peripheral nerves, compounding existing nerve damage.
Blood Sugar Dysregulation: High-fat diets often accompany refined carbohydrates, leading to glucose spikes that damage small nerve fibers.
Nutrient Depletion: Diets high in unhealthy fats may reduce the availability of vitamins and antioxidants essential for nerve repair, such as B vitamins, magnesium, and vitamin E"