Your story sounds very similar to mine. Three years ago, coincidentally or not following the first Covid injection symptoms started. In my feet, and now three years later going up my legs. Discomfort never goes away. Gets worse in the afternoon. Have you had an MRI? After two EMG tests they ruled out neuropathy and call this idiopathic what a silly word. I live near Boston so have no info on the South. The one treatment that alleviates my pain are my special socks with get inserts that I keep in the freezer. They are very soft material and the cold feels good. I got them on Amazon. I'm also new to Connect but I'm finding comfort in sharing new information. Good luck to you.