Bob,
I don't remember how bad off you use to be Bob but can you wear shoes all day at work with no problem? If so was there a time when wearing shoes was practically impossible for you at work?

Wearing shoes all day is a must as a working locksmith, and hardware installer. Finding the right work shoes was the challenge, and still is. It seems that when I find a shoe that feels right, they discontinue the model and replace it with something created on another last. When I find a shoe that is right, I will buy 2 or 3 pairs, so that they will last for a while. Usually by the time I go thru the 3 pair (about a pair a year), I can't find the same model and have to go thru the hunting all over again.
I save the older shoes for rainy/snowy days and try to make the others
last a bit longer that way.
I've been fairly lucky with New Balance Velcro Walkers and Dr Scholl's walkers (velcro & laced) for work shoes. I am a born flat-foot. Cannot stand arches built into the shoe. I take out the factory innersoles with the arches and replace them with full gel innersoles and foam cushion pads on top of that. When I go to buy shoes, if the innersole won't come out, or the arch is built into the base of the shoe - its not for me. I take gels and foam with me to put into the new shoes in the store, to try on new pairs.
I only am successful about 20% of the time (maybe less- I've tried on 6-8 pair of shoes at a single store and come away zero).

Pretty much the same here for me as well. I've been using NB926's. I get them in a 5xwide and a size longer then I wear and mainly use them as slippers. It's mandatory where I work that my shoes be all leather so this has complicated it. But I now have a desk job and when I'm sitting at my desk which is 90% of the time off goes the shoes as fast as I can. When I drive or really anytime I sit down off comes the shoes. Even at church where I'm in a pretty seen position. Everyone knows my problem but it was really hard for me to swallow my pride. It's just that most ppl I've ran into with PN wear shoes so I wonder if I'm worse off then most, that's why I asked. If I had to wear shoes and stand all day at work I would maybe last a month before the pain would break me down to a non functioning employee. Thanks for sharing.

You're not alone, Marty. I've only found shoes that hurt vs. shoes that are torture. Even loose socks hurt. But I've figured out this week how to (somewhat comfortably) rest the back of my legs on a seat cushion placed atop an overturned wastebasket under my desk at work. The point for me is to have nothing touch them. So I've been wearing sandals, then taking them off so I'm, yes, barefoot. Nobody can see. During the day having them not touch anything is enough. Nightime is another story.

Tramadol: worked very well for a short period of time and then not at all. Vicodin has no effect either. But I seem to be the exception, so don't anyone go by my experience.

Hi JoanB
may ask what dose of Tramadol you were taking? Im on ultracet which is a combo of Tylenol and Tramadol but Now basically take 75 mg a day along with 100mg lyrica and 10 mg elavil, But its the Tramadol that cuts out 80% of the burn a and I lurrrve it ,makes you feel good is a bonus

I beleive 400mg is the max, this is one that could be fun to max out

I am currently taking 50mg BD of Tramadol (1x 50mg of regular Tramadol and 1 x 50mg of slow release) with minimal side effects….however until a few months ago I had a foray into Tramadol 100mgs BD and developed significant Myoclonic Jerks almost from the first dose.

As a result of the jerks I had to reduce the Tramadol by half but commensurately increased my Paracetamol intake to the maximum amount per day, unfortunately!

One of my concerns is what I will do if I require more analgesia in the future as it is obvious I will not be able to increase my Tramadol dosage beyond 100mgs per day.

I am additionally on 300mg of Lyrica daily which I take before bed due to feeling like a zombie otherwise.

Tramadol is a controlled substance in Australia which means that no repeat prescriptions are issued, so a revisit to the doctor for each new script is required, which can be a real pain!

Megan, Hi Im an aussie living in Thailand. That would be a pain! have you tried slowly tit-rating up to 100mg?
Most chemists in Asia will sell it across the counter here

So were in the same boat. We work and can't wear sock or shoes. I too have used a wastebasket and cushion. Now I use an old chair that I took the back off of. I can't wear sandals of any kind. Interesting life isn't it working a full time job and not being able to wear shoes.

Sorry I started the thread about Tramadol and I'm now talking shoe's. Sham on me.

Im coming out of the closet. I too cannot wear shoes , I can wear very open 2 strap sandals but I dont work and live in a warm climate. I stopped working because mine was a very high profile (running large seminars)job I had to be in a suit and biz shoes and on my feet running around for 12 hours. Damn shame really, It paid embarrassingly large amounts of money, oh well thats life..

A question about Tramadol

does anyone else get Tinitus with this one? I have it naturally and it amplified on lyrica but went away over time. tramadol is a louder ringing though