Thank you skylee for your well wishes. Someone wrote that you should be examined by a neurologist. Absolutely! The neurologist was the one who actually said that the original orthopedist was incorrect about his diagnosis and firm assertion that there was "nothing wrong." And he examined the nerve and muscle conduction studies, telling me that the report and the exam that he personally performed to test my nerve/muscle responses told him that I had nerve damage from the ankle/foot damages. He finally sent me to a pain management specialist with diagnosis of complex regional pain syndrome. I have learned so much during this entire ordeal! I was supposed to get a nerve block, but based on my own research (I have an edge since in my young adulthood I took courses, worked with microbiologists and neurologists), and with what I've learned here on this site, I've decided against that procedure. I have other long-standing central nervous system issues that play into my decision. Instead of what to me is an invasive procedure of a nerve block, I finally accepted what 3 doctors within my medical team have suggested for at least a couple of years: medicinal marijuana. I got the authorization form, submitted it to a certified dispensary, and am awaiting a phone call from their pharmacy (I want to discuss several points). This will hopefully bring me some relief since my system is so seriously adverse to ANY pain meds! My goal is to bring an acceptable "quality of life" to my world since I am care provider for my husband, who also has several complex neurological and cardiac issues. Gotta take care of myself so I can help him😊! As I said, you have to seek info, brainstorm and investigate, ask questions, and be best informed so you can decide what is best for YOU. God be with you in your journey🙏🏽.