I am new to this site and this is my story.
Started having odd feelings in L foot, like a band was around entire instep. Had low back pain as well. Went to my chiro w/o success. Back got better, not foot. Had 2 massages, no help. Went to MD had CBC, CMP, TSH, B12, Dilantin level, ESR, RPR and ANA drawn. All WNL. MD says peripheral neuropathy. Need to quit smoking( which is a no brainer, right?) but have not done that as of yet. I feel like I need to have a MRI to accurately dx. I have no pain and it has went to other foot as well. I wonder if it may be related to a hernia surgery I had 2 years ago and scar tissure has built up and pinched some nerves?? IDK! Sometimes if I have not had a BM it is worse. Feels better when I stand. The numbness also is more pronounced if laying on the side of inguinal hernia repair.
My question is if it is p.neuropathy hows come I never have pain or burning?
And should I go see a Neurologist and request a MRI?
Thank you for listening and any advice appreciated.