Melody pretty much said it all, and please check out the Peripheral Neuropathy forum here....she gave you the link. You'll get so much great feedback, as there are so many others similar to what you are describing....

She also brings up a good point on the 'stressful/trauma' issue......
I truly believe that can be a part of the mix.
Amongst several medical issues, at the time I was suffering major grief after losing my brother. We were very close and it was such a blow to me, I thought a part of me had died also.

Please hook up with the PN folks - there is SO much important info in that forum

Best Wishes
Rae