Sorry you are hurting bebop!! I have upper and lower periphreal neuropathy. I never went to a podiatrist. The pains are different depending on the way I am sitting, standing, sleeping, or nothing at all, it seems sometimes. My doctor diagnosed me in his office. They hook electroids up to different areas on your body and see how long it takes for you to feel the pain. Since many of mine were all the way up before I even felt the slightest twinge...you would think there would be no pain but it is quite the opposite...lol. Anyway...do you have pain, numbness, tingling, or a burning feeling anywhere else, or is it just your feet? Have you thought about bone spurs? If you can explain other pains or sensations to your doctor, it should help him diagnose you. Writing things down before your next appointment might help. It's easy to forget about everything while you are there sometimes. Whatever you do...best of luck!!