@dlydailyhope I was unusually fortunate to have been diagnosed within the first 6 months nearly 40 years ago. Back then it was called CFS then CFIDS and more recently ME/CFS. Since there’s no test available yet it’s still diagnosed by a process of elimination all other known causes along with a set of symptom criteria.
It’s not uncommon for people with ME/CFS to also have small or large fiber neuropathy.
My neurologist prescribed Gabapentin but I refused it because of side effects. But also because I have predominantly numbness and the heavy stocking/glove sensations with minimal pain. But I also take Low Dose Naltrexone for fibromyalgia and arthritis so the LDN may also be keeping neuro pain at bay.

Never had COVID but get all the Covid vaccine updates. My neuropathy predates Covid by decades.

Here’s a short quiz you can take from the Solve ME Intiative , they’ve been around since the 80’s and do excellent work.

Best wishes!
https://solvecfs.org/me-cfs-long-covid/do-i-have-mecfs-quiz/