@ray666 - Hi Ray - since our symptoms are somewhat alike (although I can't walk in my bare feet due to drop foot), I wanted to let you know that my early diagnosis was strictly on the sensory side, no motor issues, no balance problems. As it progressed (gotta think back)...as the sensory became more intense with increased numbness, the gait became an issue as did the balance, etc. When the neurologist at Mayo told me there is no cure for my neuropathy, it was not a shock to me but a surprise because all along, I thought it was my back or knees causing my neuropathy. What I didn't realize back then that I have now come to realize is how this can impact our lives, our ability to do things. I still do many things I did 5 years ago only in a different way and it takes a little longer which is fine. To steal an expression - "Cheers" !! Ed