My worst pain was over 30 yrs ago... mostly feet, and then hands joined in during my pregnancy. It was because of hypothyroidism.

Now I have some insulin resistant issues (not diabetic yet), so I do control carbs and avoid sugar which helps. I have some spurs in my feet, cracked sesamoid bones, a left foot surgical scar which complicates that foot somewhat from an old tumor removal, and I have to avoid nightshade veggies, which I discovered cause burning for me.

But I haven't had the terrible pain, I had 30 years' back, even with my other foot issues. Back then it was CONSIDERABLE.

So my feet have taken a beating over the years, and now I consider myself lucky to be where I am now, pain wise. I have done hundreds of hours of research on the net over the last decade and I share my experience here and what I have learned as well.