Hi grete. I am a diabetic with the same issue as you. I dont know why the nerve pain goes away when we soak our feet but it does. I am on 2400mg gabapentin a day for the pain and it does nothing. My feet swell and I lose balance easily, I am groggy most of the day cause of the meds dispite being on them for about 5 months. I to use a cane to walk although I dont walk much like you I spend most of the day laying down with my legs raised. I have found that keeping my feet moisturized with coco butter helps with the pain. Its not alot but at least I can massage my feet at the sametime. Sorry I cant help much but I do understand.