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Neuropathy | Last Active: Oct 27 5:51pm | Replies (6152)
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@mazeppabob

I just started following this group. I am a 76-year-old male and think that I might be experienceing symptoms of neuropathy in my feet based on my 57-year-old son's extreme symptoms. He has had this for 10-15 years already and it has been a long painful expensive diagnosis.

I am wondering if I should start with my primary care doctor or see a specialist now since I am very close to Mayo Rochester. Also what specialty department treats this condition?
I don't want this to get out of control if early treatment could prevent it.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Sep 8, 2021

Hello @mazeppabob, I'm sorry to hear your son has been dealing with neuropathy for a long time. I noticed my symptoms in my early 50s and then didn't bother getting a diagnosis until my 70s. A good place to start is with your primary care doctor and see if they can get you a referral with a Mayo Neurologist. I am also close to Rochester and in the Mayo system but it took me a long time before I could get an appointment with a neurologist even with the referral. I think the best thing you can do is learn as much as you can about your symptoms and possible lifestyle changes that may help. Here are a couple of good sites for neuropathy along with information on neuropathy diagnosis & treatments here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peripheral-neuropathy/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352067

-- Neuropathy Commons: https://neuropathycommons.org/
-- Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy: https://www.foundationforpn.org/

Do you know what type of neuropathy diagnosis your son has?

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