Hate to 'double post', but see no other way to do this since I can't pm or do other messaging.

Thanks for 'visitor message' Littlepaw! I had a Morton's neuroma in my left foot, saw a podiatrist, then saw an orthopedist here in Austin for the surgeries. Once I get my permissions here I'll send you more details, could be handy down the road.

I was pretty happy with my surgeon, he implanted the cut nerve ends deep into muscle but apparently they still tried to grow back I guess. Just don't think there was any way around having the first surgery at least, but now am stuck with this burning hot sensation in the entire forefoot with numbness up to my knee on left side of leg. I don't wear shoes or let anything touch foot unless I have to, like while at work. Have used ice, soft socks, heat, everything modality there is except physical therapy which I hope to start soon.

I have high hopes for IV ketamine after watching some YouTube lectures on CRPS last night, read some medical publications. Living a life like this, and/or in eventual poverty if I can't work, is not a happy thought. Feel like all of my friends and family are sick of hearing me whine, too. Haha!

Have a great day,will definitely follow your posts and read more about the condition itself here on forum. I really appreciate your time and your very upbeat attitude! Love talking to another Austin gal.