Sorry for butting in but just a quick question about the numbness in hands, wrists and arms that Lukesmom mentions, is this not typical PN?

CMT is of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) which is outside of the brain and spinal cord (CNS) Central Nervous System. CMT is just one kind of neuropathy (also called peripheral neuropathy) meaning simply that the peripheral nerves are damaged. There are many other kinds of neuropathy.

CMT is the most common "inherited" peripheral neuropathy. There are over 70 types of it identified so far with no end in sight. CMT is complicated. Many do have numbness in their wrists, hands, arms, feet, legs, etc.

Again, I am in no way suggesting that Lukesmom has this in her family. Hopefully, she will find an answer.

CMT is rare enough that doctors often miss it unless you mention a family connection. If there is a connection, if your father even has mild symptoms, it is worth mentioning. Many older people are quite stoic about symptoms and attribute them to arthritis and general aging. Your uncle certainly sounds like a CMT checklist.
Does your dad have any peripheral numbness or weakness? As Kitt said, it doesn't skip a generation and has to be inherited from someone with it, but it can be quite mild in one generation and severe in another. My father had a more average case, but my half sister and I have it quite severely.
So many of us here suffer for many years without a clear diagnosis that it is worth considering CMT IF the profile applies.

I'm sorry I didn't make it clear that my Dad passed away over 10 years ago and didn't have neuropathy that I knew of. I definitely resemble him and his side of the family. I sure appreciate all of the input everyone has given.

I am sorry, I am sure that you have mentioned it and I forgot. I would mention the uncle. Your father may have passed away before his symptoms became obvious, just my opinion but I think it is worth mentioning your uncle to your neurologist.

I agree with Suzanne. Your father certainly could have passed away before any evident symptoms. Sorry for your loss.

Thank you both. I will tell Dr. when I see him next.