I have had Duputren's for about a year. My doctor cannot identify any sign of Ledderhose, however, I "feel" different in my feet...ie...I swear my toes are beginning to curl, I feel that I am walking on the pads of my feet, almost as if there were no toes in use and also feel a bit unstable while walking. I would like to hear first hand if this what it is like in the beginning....or am I just being paranoid?