Mrs. D is right. You have to take it easy. I do have PN in my left foot, ankle and calf. I also have a joint that was frozen and they wanted to fuse it. Well that didn't go over so good with me. I began gentle excersices that my son recommended. He is an OPTA. The pain was bad to start with but now has diminished to the point socks and the shoe doesn't hurt as much. I can also bend the joint. I go to a physiatrist, who also said this was helpful. If you can find some professional help, exercise can really help. ginnie