Don, that was my thought when I read your initial post. I have neuropathy in my feet caused by imperfect control of diabetes. I don't make too big of an issue with my doctor because of that. Here in Ontario, doctors must report to Ministry of Transportation problems  that may jeopardize driving skills. I got caught by a neurological specialist while looking into a small stroke I had. Only effect was some loss of peripheral vision. He jumped on that and and had my licience pulled without any eye tests. Turns out I am slightly above Ministry standards, but because a medical officer reported a problem, it's an automatic suspension; no appeal, no repercussions. After $1000 for other eye tests and intensive driving evaluation I was able to qualify for a waiver, but with a restricted licience that must be reviewed annually. Right now I am suspended again because they lost the latest optometrist's report (March). Re-submitted it, but now have to wait  another 4-6 weeks to be adjudicated. GRRRR. Optometrist can't believe my situation as they have worse patients that still drive- one eye, glaucoma, and cataracts, but I'm caught in bureaucratic bullshoot.Sorry for the rant, but this has made big impact on my life- lost one job; had to turn down 4 jobs because licience was/is suispended.

Anyway back to your original post, my wife also has neuopathy in feet and hands, but not caused by diabetes; been to specialist, but no definite cause or treatment. Hard to figure with dead nerves there can be so much pain. I tell my doctor its from arthritis caused by old football injuries. I have hit accelerator and brake in our Honda when I wear my size 13 boots.