Sorry for the symptom increase, but I agree with your PT that the gauge is the pain I know Ladies worry about the appearance but if the pain is down call it a win. As for your feet I've got 2 words Bed Buddies or another 2 Hot Booties, they're a super soft material with pockets that have removable packs with buckwheat or some other material that you can microwave then insert & pull the booty on.. while not a perfect answer for mobility they do a great job of warming up cold feet. Oh Just in case they also make Mittens for the hands. Good Luck!