My neuropathy is caused from arthritis and stenosis around L4-L5. Mine started out just like yours
After I was up for a while, then as soon as I got up. In a short period of time it was going up my foot. I couldn’t figure out why some days were so much worse than others. This week I saw a pain doctor, She said twisting and bending over makes it worse. I don’t feel immediately worse it will be later in the day . I

Be getting a shot next week nd if it help radio frequency , it doesn’t always help but I am praying it will.
A lot of things people take don’t help me.
Heat, virgin castor oil and frankincense help a lot.
Good luck.