I'm pretty sure I have fibular (common peroneal) nerve dysfunction. I noticed sudden severe burning lower leg pain long ago while sitting on my knee, and had tried to avoid doing that, or crossing my legs since. Sometimes you forget...

More recently I've voluntarily lost some weight to improve glucose tolerance. Out of nowhere I've noticed hyperalgesia of the same region of the outer calf after innocent contact with clothing, doors, etc. Looking at my legs more systematically, I notice that light touch sensitivity is noticeably dull in both upper outer calves. No foot drop, difficulty walking, problems with toes - any of that. Obviously I don't want it to progress.

Apart from avoidance of positions etc that will cause more nerve compression, I'm wondering whether other modalities (physical, steroid injections, etc) might help.

My question: what type of health care provider is the best initial "point person" to directly see in order to pursue this? Neurologist? Physical therapist? Orthopedic surgeon? Someone else? Would welcome any suggestions - thanks!