My Dear, whatever you do, protect your feet. I've messed around for years and I'm practically crippled. Please seek medical attention. And if you do use the milkweed, as I've known lots of people to do, wash your hands and instruments that you use. Milkweed is poisonous if you ingest it. Hope you get relief soon. My feet will hurt until they take them off or I push up daisies.