And where you are is a scary position many of us have or are in.

Try this web site first to see if something is anywhere near you:
http://health.usnews.com/usnews/heal...qneur&start=0&

Also got this from the Neuropathy Association, but can't say one way or other about the docs myself:
http://www.neuropathy.org/site/PageS..._northcarolina

Also ask every single other doc you know for NAMES! Check out the good and big hospitals w/in a reasonable distance and go to their 'department' sections of their websites and check out both Neuro and gastro[for possible celiacs'] and see if those cities publish a regional magazine that does like my area does...it every other year canvasses doctors as to WHO they would go to in many varied specialities.... You can usually find a 'sketch' of a doctors credentials thru the hospital and maybe find out the practice and can web that up and find more...or not. It's kind of hit-or-miss, but sometimes you can get lucky!

As for how 'fast' is a fast progression? Well, unfortunately there aren't any real 'definitions' for this, nor are there any for the pain. No one seems to agree? I can only speak from my own situation in that fast is enough to keep you awake at nite wondering if you'll be able to get out of bed the next morning. IF that is a nagging voice in your mind, then start checking things out and make calls.

I agree that the 'norm' is a 2-4 month wait for a first full evaluation. But, if you can swing it, make it clear when making the appointment that you'd try to make it for a cancellation. That happened to me and I not only got the appt.[in less than 2 weeks], but with the neuro dept head! Boy! Was I thoroughly tested! I hope you get lucky that way too! Please keep us up to date on how this all goes -'s- j