I'm awed by the experiences some of you have had. My neuropathy is relatively mild and recently diagnosed. In fact, I'm still awaiting results of the blood scan for B12, diabetes, etc.

My guess is that I'm not diabetic and my vitamin levels are OK -- I take supplements and eat high-B12 seafood regularly. But the lab tests will tell.

My mother developed peripheral neuropathy a decade or more ago. My initial guess (and of course this will yield to medical findings as they arise!) is that my neuropathy is hereditary and, if like hers, idiopathic.

I look forward to learning from the people on this forum. What I've read so far has impressed me a lot!

-- Don