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Hi I just found out recently I had neuropathy

Neuropathy | Last Active: Jun 16 1:07pm | Replies (51)

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@doetexas

How do I find out if I have neuropathy?

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I started out having a discussion with my primary doctor who did refer me to a neurologist for some initial testing. A referral will sometimes get you in the door to see a neurologist a little quicker than making an appointment on your own. So, in my opinion, if your primary doctor is not doing any initial testing, then you will likely get a referral to see a neurologist who hopefully, specializes in PN. In my case, due to the initial symptoms, an EMG was ordered which confirmed PN. I am not a diabetic and I am 9 years into this with no cause.

Hello @doetexas, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @njed and others. I think the first step to finding out if you have neuropathy may be to learn about the different symptoms that are related to neuropathy and then discuss them with your primary care doctor, or try and see a neurologist. Here is some information from Mayo Clinic about the different symptoms for peripheral neuropathy - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peripheral-neuropathy/symptoms-causes/syc-20352061.

Here is some information about the different neurological examinations and tests that might be helpful - https://www.foundationforpn.org/understanding-peripheral-neuropathy/evaluation-and-tests/.

Do you mind sharing what symptoms you have that make you suspect neuropathy?