Are your socks too tight? Do they leave a deep impression on your lower leg?

That Lyrica is tough, causes fluid retention, which can sneak up on you.

I'd get a renal (kidney) panel run at the doctor's if you haven't been recently.

When you get fluid retention, it squeezes the nerves coming down thru the
tarsal tunnel. And this causes alot of pain.

I am always so sorry to read about flares like this. I've had them too.
This past summer I had the burning from Hades... and I sure hope I don't have
a repeat this season!

I'd also ask your doctor for some thyroid tests. Males are showing up with great frequency
now, with thyroid issues, whereas in the past it was less common. Lowered thyroid really
can affect the feet... That was my initial introduction to PN many many years ago! I didn't know
that then, and neither did the doctors pay attention. But when I finally was diagnosed, the
horrible pain in my feet resolved. Now I only have bothersome pain (and not everyday), not agonizing pain.