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Neuropathy | Last Active: Jul 30, 2022 | Replies (66)
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Thank you for that information. I will make appointment with podiatrist.

My question is why are so many doctors, especially my neurologists I've had over two years, WHY are they not doing the SFN test???

For my neurologist in Tampa to not do this SFN test at all, not even confer with another neurologist in Tampa to see if that neurologist would see me asap to do the test and then for my neurologist to push me off on Mayo knowing there is a ONE YEAR waiting LIST etc.

I am furious with some of these doctors.

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retired123 | @retired123 | Sep 25, 2021

I feel the same. My neurologist had me do all of his tests, MRIs, etc. he never said a word about SFN. He sent me to balance therapy. I just kept seeing different types of doctors trying to find out what was going on until 16 months later I found the correct podiatrist. She was the 5th foot/ankle specialist and the 2 podiatrist I saw. I just got lucky. I have since let my neurologist know of my displeasure with him and "schooled" him about SFN in hopes it will help someone else. Waiting 2 years for a diagnosis is so discouraging. You lose faith in doctors. Good luck and don't give up!

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