Hello, I'm new to the forum and in the process of being dx'd with PN due to burning on the soles of my feet. My PCP ruled out diabetes & deficiencies of vitamin B12 or D, then referred me to a podiatrist. By the time I saw the podiatrist I noticed that I had bald spots on various areas of my legs. She ordered more blood work (B1, B6, ANA, CRP, RF, and "ESP" (I think the nurse may have meant ESR). She plans a NCV test if nothing obvious results from the blood work. She thinks this will be idiopathic but says it's important to try to get info so as to treat it best. This podiatrist seems caring and fairly knowledgeable but I find no reference to her having special expertise or experience with PN and can't help thinking that I should be seeing a neurologist. I don't know whether I should stick with her for a while, since she seems to be doing the right things so far, or make a request to be sent to a neurologist. Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks.