For what it's worth, a neurologist told me I was probably developing peripheral neuropathy for a year or so before I noticed it, but it was "masked" by my regular, strenuous workouts on elliptical trainer and treadmill. Then in February I fell on ice and got fractures in my left knee and left shoulder--so I had to be mostly sedentary for about six weeks. At that point the fractures were well on the way to healing, but the PN announced itself, starting in the left foot. (Now I'm trying to slowly add more walking and I think the PN pain is diminishing, with the additional help of Nortriptyline.) As for seeing a neurologist--I'd advise you to begin trying to set up an appointment NOW. In many areas of the country, neurologists are in such demand that people in more pain than I am have to wait months to get seen. Good luck!