Hi Mary! I am also new and I do get neuropathy as well. Do you get migraines? I am noticing that my neuropathy seems to flare up as possibly part of a migraine aura. I learned a trick from a visiting relative who gets diabetic neuropathy. He uses this capsaicin cream (you can find it near the "Icy Hot" and other creams) on his legs for it so I tried it and it actually is just about the only thing that helps me with that burning/stinging surface part of the pain. I hope this helps!