Your response is very wise and enlightening. Vitamins are truly helpful but some doctors will not advise on them because they'd rather you be taking prescription medications. And, there seems to be varieties of neuropathy as well as the fact that people have differences in their health conditions. But the biggest improvement for me comes with exercise. I do physical therapy 3X per week and am trying to rebuild muscles that were weakened by this dreadful condition--so far I am in the idiopathic group. I have no numbness and no pain. My balance is okay too. You may want to gradually extend the time you work out. Again, the doctors seem to be reluctant to encourage pt and any other holistic interventions. This is also why this support group is so helpful and indeed, vital.