I am the same way s about half an hour before I go to bed I slather my feet with my Voltaren gel and massage it in real good. So by the time I go to bed the sheets don't hurt so much and I start on my side so my toes aren't touching.
In the morning, even if that is the good time, I still rub in some gel. It helps get through the day. I have also started taking Benadryl at night to help me sleep and for some reason, it also helps my pain when I wake and for many hours in the day.
Good luck in finding help with your pain