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Hi, Terry.
Well, you are 80 years old so you are still a "teenager". I am 84 and having the same issues.
Here is what I did, and do, and it helps minimally but it does.
I am fortunate enough to be 4 miles from my gym and so, I am there 5 days a week for an hour, doing all the equipment. The bike for two miles, and all the rest counted to 20 on each.
I take Ibuprofen for my pain 2 pills every 4 hours.
R-ALA, and B-12. and a few other vitamins daily.
.I did physical therapy for a year at the toon of $5000 and it did nothing for me.
I did Acupuncture for 3 months once a week at the toon of $60 per session. and it worked. No more stabbings in my toes.
But it did nothing for the rest of my issues like numbness and intense pain engulfing my feet.
I now use Infrared light on my feet twice a day for the past 2 months and nothing yet, but it says to be patient it takes a few months to see results.
I bathe my feet every night for half hour in hot water and Epsom salt. It helps a little relax my feet enough not to feel pain in my sleep.
At bedtime, I massage my feet with; ARE YOU READY?: Vapor Rub. Cheap and it seems to work a little calming down my pain.
Other than that, I drive well, thank God, and I resign to the fact that I have to live this way until the end.
I do walk with a cane for my balance.
So be well and safe.
Warm hugs (freezing cold here in Maryland).

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Well thanks "old timer" you gave me a lot of good tips to try, and some not to bother with.. just wondering if you have had any luck with different types of insoles, or what kind of footwear you have found to be helpful...I too have to use a cane for balance, still drive as well, just miss my walking. Well it is not too cold here in Victoria, B.C. but have had rain off and on for a few weeks. So stay by the fireplace, throw another log on the fire, and keep warm. A hug back and best wishes...Thanks again, Terry