@maryflorida My suggestion is to find a competent Dr who understands, knows what to do and has experience. It may mean searching out of your area if you dont have a medical university or college nearby. Good luck!

Hi @maryflorida What a weird thing for them to do. You probably read plenty already, but for my own edification I went to the Mayo website about skin punch biopsies and it says "A skin biopsy typically takes about 15 minutes total, including the preparation time, dressing the wound and instructions for at-home care." And when you read about the procedure it sounds very simple. It does not sound like it should in any way be treated like a full blown surgery. Unless I am missing something and what you are getting is something different. I am with Rachel, I think I'd look for another doctor to discuss this with. Sheesh, just reading about the whole process as you have been experiencing it is exhausting! Wishing you luck moving forward, Hank

Hi @maryflorida, You will notice that we merged your new discussion into this discussion you created earlier so that you can continue the discussion thread and other members will be able to respond. I would agree with @rwinney and others that I would seek a neurologist at a major teaching hospital, university or the Mayo Clinic if that is an option. I'm no medical expert but I don't believe a surgeon would typically do a skin punch biopsy. Here's more info from the Mayo Clinic - https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/skin-biopsy/multimedia/punch-biopsy/img-20005764

Hello Mary, I have always wondered if a dermatologist would be the one to go to because I believe they do more biopsies than any other specialty and I bet would likely know exactly where to do them to diagnose neuropathy. Just a thought. Hope it all works out for you! Blessings, Sunny flower. 😊