Hi there,,,, glad that u r part of the group...  No feel bad about not posting before now.. The thing is that u been reading n  know that u r not alone... I am so glad. Welcome to the group..   !!! The swelling n discoloration only goes away when not  irratated or the  rite therapy treatments   happened!!!!  That is only in my case tho. I am up it all flares up again... I am not comfortable enough too stay still very long!!!!!! Lifting leg up for more than a four hr period  really helps lso... That is me!!!!!!!!!!!  What works for you..  IF the neurotin n  other meds do not work,,,,   at least taking edge off,   mkae give you something htat will help.. We all have been there...  Please knowthat!!!! With our postings ,,,, we should be  getting some answers,,, Hoping too start chat soon,,, one day if we can get enough interested in them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    Have a good one,,, be as pain free as is possible dear!!!!!! Welcome again to the group!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!