I debated whether or not to share this with everyone, but if it's of a little help to another, then it was worth my time to type this out.

If you understand what I'm referring to with the "FSS" nickname, then you've probably have experienced it. I'm on 40mg daily of Nortriptyline, & after my body got used to it, it was like flipping the switch to the "off" position on the pain relief for it. The Nortrypyline definiely has helped with the burning, tingling, stabbings, etc, though. When I talked to my Neuro about the FSS, I could tell from the expression on his face, that he really didn't know how to help & the best I could do was try to work it out on my own.

When I first came down with PN in my feet, I thought it probably has something to do with some other sort of foot problem, like morton's neuroma, so I went to a podiatrist. That really didn't work out well, but had given me an idea. I was given test insoles with a metatarsal pad, which really didn't help much. This time I went out and bought some metatarsal pads at WM and stuck them to the underside of my removable insoles. After much moving them around, I was able to get them somewhat comfortable enough, that after some getting used to them, they did help. Unfortunately, after wearing these awhile, it felt like a large pebble in my shoe & was back to square one.

These metatarsal pads were similar to the teardrop shaped ones that most would recognize. Out of curiosity, I tried some "axe-head" shaped PowerStep metarsal pads which are much thinner & I am having some relief with them. Definitely not a cure all, but I went from a feeling like a string of broken glass behind my toes to more of a dull discomfort, which I can manage with for longer periods of time. I used a vinyl tape that's easily removed so I could reposition the pad on the underside of my insole, to find the best place for them.

I'm not a Dr, and this is something I tried on my own. I guarantee nothing except that it has been of some help to me. I wear a US mens size 9, and the front edge of the pad is about 7 inches from the heel (back) edge on the insole. You can get these off ebay in the PowerStep or New Balance brand for $5.50 to $6.50 a pair, delivered. If you try it and it helps you, let me know.

I'm also a believer, now, of New Balance, extra wide-shoes. Much fewer & less pronounced "MS hugs" going on.

http://www.protherapysupplies.com/Sh...sal-Relief-Pad