I have been thinking alot lately about my condition and, being an individual who has the capability of intelligent reasoning, I have determined that my "condition" is the result of my neuroma surgery. Whether I had neuromas in my feet or not, is no longer an issue for me. I do not have the lancing pain anymore in my feet, but I do have the end result of this type of surgery that does lead to neuropathic type pain. I have read about many others who have had this surgery and said that they also have traded one pain for another. I don't know if I would have had this surgery if I knew what the end result would be. But, I will say that the numbness and occasional aching still doesn't startle me as much as the electrical zaps that I used to get. I've dumped the seizure meds and am looking to find the most comfortable shoes I can wear to not put additional pressure on my surgically repaired feet. I do find that tramadol does appear to help with the pain....much more so than the strong narcotic like vicodin. I also am very aware that this website has assembled many people with medical conditions that make mine seem rather insignificant. Reading about Silverlady and Lizajane right now makes me feel very sad. I probably shouldn't have even posted here in the first place. I wish I would have found a site that would have been more attuned to my less than debilitating condition. I guess, after all this rambling, I am trying to say that I apologize for my dramatization in the earlier post. I stirred up a hornet's nest, and I didn't fully comprehend the extent of my words being so damaging. To all that attempted to give me "good" advice, I thank you. I may occasional read some posts on this site, simply because I find the support so incredibly positive. I just hope I can just adjust to a level of pain that will not go away. I have a crappy back and an arthritic knee that will need replacement within the next 5 years or so...but at 58, I am still mobile. I should be thankful for that. I see people my age sit running and do recreational sports, but, there are those that are not as fortunate as I am, and I should be grateful for that. So, thanks again, and I wish you all the best.