Also, I think the burning sensation is pretty sprecific to nerve problems - skip the podiatrist and see a peripheral nerve specialist. The podiatrist will do compression or neurectomy in the feet only - the PN doc will check all of the nerves and branches that could be involved throughout your body. Some foot problems can be caused by nerve issues at the spine, thigh or as in my case, the knee. I wonder how much pain I could have save myself if someone had told me to see the PN doc from the fist searing pain!