--my typing apparently is not as good as it should be (and thanks to Electron for correcting my mistake with the Liza Jane site).

I realize, mumof3, that being in the UK might complicate things insofar as getting other doctors/opinions, but as you'll see from the Liza Jane site, your husband has hardly scratched the surface as regards potential diagnostic testing. I know that in the UK the general practitioners serve a very strong gatekeeping function, but continue to advocate to get him to a specialist. And the age of 41 is hardly too young to get neuropathy--while it shows up more often in older people, it is hardly exclusive to them (as you can see by the participation here).