heisenberg34.... I came upon your post while researching my husband's chronic peripheral neuropathy in his feet. I just wanted to comment on your experience with the Neurologist. I almost had to laugh. As a nurse and patient, I've observed and have been in the care of a few neurologists myself and have come to the conclusion that most are very analytical in their dealings with patients. Kind of like a computer geek diving into your computer to isolate the bug causing issues. Or trying to have a jovial conversation with an unemotional, Jack Webb on the 60's-70's TV show, 'Dragnet' , "Just the facts, ma'am. Just the facts." But, Neurologists are tremendously gifted with the ability to envision the patient's complex nervous system of over 7 trillion nerves. Mind boggling! Which is why, as you eagerly describe your symptoms, the Neurologist may seem to appear detached, from the seemingly, one-sided conversation. But, as he's listening to you, he's visualizing your trillions of sparking nerve impulses, in order to isolate the area containing the nerve or nerves, that aren't sparking. I think of them as "Electrical Geeks." If Neuro says there's nothing he can do for your neuropathy, then at the very least, @gentle's suggestion of seeing a Gastroenterologist for an Endoscopy with contrast. If for no other reason than to rule out this being an upper GI issue, and also the ANA testing. You'll likely have a Team of Specialists batting for you as you continue your search for answers. I wish you well, dear one ... Mgetz