I’ve had an usual pain in my thighs —like broken glass and no pain in my feet so, I didn’t recognize it was neuropathy until recently when my right hand swelled and had severe nerve pain nearly paralysis. I have a doctor’s appointment scheduled. Meanwhile, in answer to your other questions, I’ve watched YouTube videos to improve my gait and learned that incorrect walking can cause hip, knee and other pains. Someone should tell us these things when we’re young before we go through a lifetime of “doing it wrong”. But, most of my problem came along due to compensating for hip and leg pain. Its hard to know which came first, the chicken or the egg. Look into these videos on how to walk correctly and you’ll see further explanations. There’s one other thing I was going to post later when I have access to links, its about vagus nerve, prolotherapy and joint instability. I’m contemplating going to a doctor who has helped people resolve neuropathy. It won’t work on every type but I’m not diabetic so mine could be injury related. Thanks for asking.