Thanks for making that distinction. I am not sure if my neuropathy is length dependent or not. It is primarily sensory. It began in one toe and then the same toe on the other foot and has been pretty symetrical in progression. Now it has reached my lower calves with the symptoms characterized by tingling and numbness. Only occassionally is there pain. It has been diagnosed as idiopathic axonal sensory peripheral neuropathy. After an MRI one neurologist believed that it was caused by a bone spur protruding into the spinal fluid at C 5. Another neurologist disagreed (naturally) That is why I was intriqued by your mentioning a spinal cyst. I am a clinical psychologist and have been around the medical community enough to know that diagnostic disagreement is not uncommon. I am looking for a medical facility that provides a comprehensive diagnostic workup. Any suggestions?