in reply to @pipp1 My older sister has the same problem you have described and has been told by her podiatrist that the nerve in her foot is damaged. She will be having an EMG test to confirm the extent of the damage, and treatment options include, but are not limited to, removal of the nerve that is causing the pain. She has opted not to have any surgery, but once the EMG test is completed she will have a better understanding of what is going on with her. I understand, at least from my sister's point of view, that this can be a very painful problem. She has tried just about everything to help with the pain which keeps her awake at night, but so far has not found just the right thing to alleviate her suffering. Best of luck.