Yep, it sure did.... trouble is when the nerves are repairing or trying to regenerate at first it is nearly impossible to tell the differance between worsening or repairing, once i got my sugars levels right, i had a lot of flare ups and many months after i started to notice slightly less severity of symptoms and that went on for a long time.

Thiamine [B1] helped with my burning, i took 100 mg x 3 times daily which did help some, R lipioc acid also helps some with the burning but it can drive your sugar levels down so must be very carefull if taken oral diabetic meds like Metformin as well, Benfotamine [ a very powerfull B1] has helped others as well.

When i first got these problems. one doc give me anti inflamatory drugs [ 6 celebrex daily ], & they helped. so i am not surprised that the steriods helped you.

best of luck
Brian