Oh Lisa that sounds so rough- and having to drive so far to work too.

Can't they try any sort of block or inj??

Is there any of the swelling or color changes near your ankles, or just the tight string feel and numbness?

I'm not all up on RSD but your post & name caught my eye.
hope you can find something for relief & reassurance.

It couldn't be HNPP??
HNPP
http://www.hnpp.org/varieties.htm
http://www.hnpp.org/surgery.htm
http://www.hnpp.org/symptoms.htm