Well since I upped the dose to 200 mg 3x a day the burning returned. So I lowered back to the level I was taking on week two (100mg 2x per day plus a 200mg at bed time) and 50mg of Imipramine also at bed time. The burning level is back to a 1 or a 2.
The EMG showed no large nerve problems will talk to the doc next week after he checks my blood to see how the Tegretol is treating me.
Looks like I will be on these meds for along time. I just hope that I do not have to increase the amounts over time. So far I don't notice any side effects. Just a little swelling in my left ankle after working all day, but I always had a little swelling after working all day. I work on my feet most of the day. I’m 47 so I still need to work for another 10 to 15 years on these feet.
But at least I can live with only small amounts of the burning. It’s a little scary when a doctor says the words "there is no cure"
Dave