[PNMan]

I have had peripheral neuropathy for 8 yrs, diagnosed at Mayo Clinic. It is pain in my feet with the worst being a burning sensation on the top of my feet. I am having strong reactions (deeper pain and burning) to any creams, lotions, or Vaseline that I put on my feet. Has anyone else had this problem?

History:

Capsaicin cream prescribed by podiatrist: Immediate burning.
Amitriptyline / ketamine cream prescribed by Mayo doctor: Some relief in the beginning but caused deeper pain within a week.
Topical lidocaine: Instant relief. Great drug. I could get over the counter burn creams and Band-Aide wash with lidocaine that worked well. This worked well for about a year and then they started causing pain themselves.
Vaseline and foot cream for dry cracked feet. These now cause pain too. I could not believe Vaseline would have any topical effect, but I tried it on one foot and not the other and the resulting pain was clear.