HI Rina!
My first memories of my Neuropathy was achy arms, shoulders hands and legs....and an over all feeling of tired/weakness. I think I had this for almost a year prior to my first dr. appt for the pain.....which was in Feb. this year. My dr. thought I was just depressed and put me on Cymbalta....which really hurt my stomach because I have Barrett's Esophagus. My next step was the best step I've taken....I saw a Rheumatologist. He started doing all kinds of tests and blood workups. I had CT scans, MRI's of every part of my body and brain and a nerve conduction test. Everything looked ok......except for some Arthritis. Finally he scheduled a nerve/muscle biopsy and that showed that I have Chronic Axonal Neuropathy. I've been on a roller coaster since trying pain medication. I tolerate Lyrica well.....but it's worse side effect is rapid weight gain.....which I hate! So I've been trying other pain meds and now I'm on Balacet 325 and Hyrodrocodone. I'm also having IVIG infusions. I just had my 5th last week and they are starting to help a little. They are VERY expsensive and I'm lucky that my insurance is covering them.
I hope you get your Neuropathy figured out Rina soon! It's sure not fun not knowing what your problem is and knowing you are in pain in the mean time!