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@johnbishop

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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John thanks for the information.
My son has Peripheral Neuropathy and he also has Planter Facscitis. I thought all his issues were neuropathy. After talking to him again my symptoms might be fascitis. It feels like stones in my shoe at times and is strictly on the sole of my foot. He said to stretch that area by rolling them on a ball several times a day. I will try that first before rushing to the doctor.