Hi @brub0117, Welcome to Connect. You are not alone with the numbness. I've had it for more than 20 years but didn't get a diagnosis because all my different primary care docs over the years said even if have neuropathy numbness there are not topicals or treatments that help. That was what brought me to Connect back in 2016 when searching for something that might help. I shared my neuropathy journey in another discussion here - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/310341/.

Can't say that I blame you for not wanting to take more meds unless it's absolutely necessary. There is another discussion on the numbness only symptoms that you might find helpful:
--- Neuropathy: Numbness only, no pain: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/neuropathy-numbness-only-no-pain/

You might also want to read through the discussion started by @ray666 which is about preparing for a follow up exam with a neurologist:
--- Preparing for a follow-up exam …: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/preparing-for-a-follow-up-exam/

Do you normally prepare a list of questions for upcoming appointments?