Hello @maylily, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You will notice we moved your post to the Living with Neuropathy - Welcome to the group discussion so that you can meet other members who have similar symptoms and learn what they have shared. The Mayo Clinic website has information on the diagnosis and treatment for peripheral neuropathy here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peripheral-neuropathy/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352067.

You may also be interested in reading through the following discussion:
Member Neuropathy Journey Stories: What's Yours?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/member-neuoropathy-journey-stories-whats-yours/

Has your GP lined up any tests prior to getting your appointment with the neurologist?

Hello, @maylily

The neurologist will probably ask you to describe the symptoms you're experiencing, and may schedule you for some tests to learn what's causing the symptoms. I think the first test my neurologist did was a nerve conduction study, and the results immediately diagnosed peripheral neuropathy.

I hope you are satisfied with your first visit. Be sure to speak up. Don't let any doctor brush you off because of your age. Are you comfortable with researching things online? There are endless resources. I always go online when I start a new medication or when a doctor mentions something that I'd like to know more about.

I wish you well.

Jim

@maylily

Have you been able to get an appointment with the neurologist yet? The doctors in my area are seeing patients now, but it's the squeaky wheel that gets the attention. Most of my doctors see patients in as many as 3 locations, so when I call to make an appointment I always tell them that I want to see them at any of their locations, whichever is soonest.

I know too well how hard it can be, waiting for an answer. Keep squeaking that wheel.

Jim