@jeffrapp Hey Jeff - I cant remember how long it took between hot and cold spurts. Last year was very revealing and alot came at me from neuropathy. I was regulating my B12 deficiency (cause of SFN) for months. I developed a miserable case of Chilblains, as well, which muddied the waters. My legs began to die (as I call it) and my feet/toes went through phases of burning heat, ice cold, blisters, sores, profuse itching, redness, purple and blueish/grey coloring, and an inability to have socks or shoes on. If I wore shoes...they were untied, lose sneakers or slip on fleece lined Ugg boots (as you mention) for a limited time. I felt alot of tightness and pressure in my feet when they flared hot. Chilblains is known to be a reaction from ice cold feet. Because my feet were frozen all the time, I was irresponsibly submerging them in hot water (we have a hot tub), which was a recipe for disaster. I learned when changing temps while having neuropathy, its better to gradually ease into new temps. All sensory dysfunction. I also have a painful right toe leading up into my foot which was cleared orthopedically and chalked up to neuropathy. Such a mixed bag and as far as helping you with your question....well, what a crap shoot that anyone with neuropathy is identical to the next person with neuropathy, but, we dang sure like to try and find comfort in numbers. This year, my feet have way less burning flares and a more regulated ice factor. It all still happens but, not to such miserable degrees. I've grown smarter too, plus my B12 is regulated and I take my supplement protocol. I'm left with pain, aching and weakness, and what I think is a overloaded pain system. I wish you the best Jeff and hope your feet behave better for you.
Rachel

Jeff - have you ever tried myofacial release?