I have not experienced that with my ankle or foot. I did have it happen many times in my forearms and wrist. It travels right along one of the nerves. I take gabapentin so upping the dose of that during those times helps. I ice the area as well and use a menthol type cream to help with the pain. I have tried Salonpas on it and they worked well. I ran out of them and haven't gotten more so I just use the menthol cream (Bengay type).

It's hard when our good leg decides to act up. My left leg is my bad leg too. Lately, my right leg has been giving me trouble. It's nerve pain close to my ankle. I don't have any swelling like you described and the pain is intermittent.

I hope your leg starts feeling better soon.