Welcome to NeuroTalk. I see that you, dogzRbarkin.... have some complex issues.

Did I see that you have high blood pressure and take meds? (on that intro post?) And you take high dose Ibuprofen? Before addressing any PN issues, we have to look at this dangerous combo.

1) NSAIDs like Ibuprofen block the effects of most blood pressure medications. They are also dangerous to the heart long term. AND may cause a spontaneous bleed in the GI tract.

Here is a sobering article:
http://www.healthsentinel.com/joomla...inal&Itemid=24

2) NSAID use has been shown to cause gluten intolerance. Now this started showing up in studies back in 1999. This basically is caused by the NSAIDs blocking the system in the GI tract that protects us from absorbing peptides before they are digested.
When the gluten peptide goes thru the GI lining into the blood it may cause neuropathies.
http://sites.google.com/site/jccglutenfree/
http://sites.google.com/site/jccglut...eralneuropathy

We have had people here test positive for gluten problems.

Some blood pressure medications deplete nutrients. I'd have to know what you take specifically to look that up for you. But in general diuretics deplete magnesium, and thiamine. And ACE inhibitors deplete zinc. But some of the drugs do not so I need to know specifically what you use for your blood pressure.

Foot doctors are useful for evaluating mechanical issues with the feet. Spurs, neuromas, arch problems, stress fractures etc.
I wouldn't trust them for systemic problems.

Your high dose long term Ibuprofen maybe also masking symptoms coming from your back, which certainly can refer to the feet. And if you have tendon issues in the knee, you can have tendon issues in the ankle too.

So before looking at nutrients, (two of which should be tested for, B12 and Vit D), you need to seriously look at the ibuprofen use.

Dealing with PN you really have to be a detective... and patient.