Can I just be bold here and say that a Rheumatologist has no business diagnosing anyone with Neuropathy? Go to a Neurologist! But tread carefully - I hear rumors there are intelligent, thoughtful compassionate neurologists, but they can be hard to find. =)

Nerve stuff is scary. I hear you. My Rheumatologist tried to blow off my nerve problems, but I reminded her gently that my father (who has autoimmune stuff up the wazoo) has over the years gotten new heart valve, a new kidney, a new PANCREAS, but is barely functional because he can't get a new brain or a new set of nerves**. Treat yours with loving care - you only get one set!

**(true story - you can't make that stuff up!)