Long story short, since September I've been experiencing the following in BOTH of my feet:

Stinging, jabbing pain in both big toes
Tingling throughout the entire foot
Burning/a feeling of unusual heat throughout the entire foot

These symptoms get worse after standing or walking. I used to walk for an hour every day for exercise, but I've had to stop because it just makes my feet feel raw. Every day differs - some are better than others, and there have been a few weeks where the burning and tingling stopped, and I only had occasional jabs of pain in the big toes.

Unfortunately I went for an hour long walk last Friday night, and the tingling has returned.

I went to a podiatrist when it first started. She diagnosed me with Hallux Limitus, which I don't doubt that I have....but the symptoms don't match up. It doesn't seem like an explanation to me whatsoever. This feels like it's nerve-related, what with the tingling and burning.

About 2 years ago I experienced something similar in my hands. I had burning in the palms of my hands that eventually morphed into a cramping pain. The muscle along the edge of my hands, by the pinkies, would visibly spasm. Eventually after a few months it sort of just went away. But this issue with my feet persists.

What do you guys think? Sound familiar? I'm wary of going to see yet another doctor, especially as I've spent $1000's for some severe neck/shoulder pain I've had for almost 6 months now. It's been a nightmare of an experience, and I've been misdiagnosed and brushed off so much that I could just swear off doctors forever. I thought I'd try here first before dropping another $300 to see a specialist.

I am on Naproxen for the shoulder pain, and I take Amitriptyline for Interstitial Cystitis. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think I've read that both of these meds can be used for PN...

I was thinking I'd maybe try some supplements. I've done a little digging and it looks like Alpha Lipoic Acid, B12, and Benfotiamine are highly recommended. Is there anything specific you would recommend I start out with? Specific supplements, certain brands, etc? Any help is much appreciated.