Bemmmer...
Hi,
I am not Moonie, but here's a few thoughts:
I experience an intense burning in certain areas just under the skin when my lymph/blood as measured indirectly by saliva is acidic for sufficient time. Then the burning sensation goes away until I am able to realkalise that area. It recurs for a while, then stops as the alkaline minerals are sufficiently replentished.
Would suggest that you continue alkalising SLOWLY!!! Footbaths sound good. What have you noticed in conjunction with them???
For pH strips, try Swanson online. They are abut 25% or local retail for me, you'd have to compare where U live. To cover shipping, get several rolls, you will be using these strips off and on indefinitely. It is a wonderful, empowering, thing to be able to test yourself and ACTUALLY SEE what your diet, activities, thoughts, etc. are doing to you.
Waiting a few days or a week should not make much diff if you start your changes very slowly and steadily, checking back here with the results.
Hope that is helpful!
Di