Sorry to hear about your diagnosis of PN Pinky. My Idiopathic- small fiber neuropathy also started after a stressful couple of years. I often wonder if "stress and severe anxiety" could cause a neuropathy. None of the many neurologists I have seen will ever admit to it. I had also just starting going thru menopause when I started having pins and needles in my calves and burning in my feet. I strongly believe there is a link there too.. I am in my mid 50's and I'm sure I will never know the cause of this dreadful disease. What are your thoughts on this?[/QUOTE]

Thanks Marie33 for your input. I definitely think stress is a contributing and anxiety are factor. I'm not sure of the menopause link, but it is certainly possible. I'm going to look into it because it's not that long ago that I dealt with menopause and I'll let you know if I find anything. BTW I am going to PM you on some questions you asked in another post. Don't give up on not finding the cause. I'm not.