Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about proximal neuropathy:

1. Could my thigh pain, leg weakness and unexpected weight loss be due to proximal neuropathy? What else could be causing these symptoms?
   
   
2. Do I have or am I at risk of developing proximal neuropathy?
   
   
3. What tests might I need, and what do they involve?
   
   
4. Is my proximal neuropathy caused by diabetes, or is it caused or exacerbated by another condition?
   
   
5. How can proximal neuropathy affect me?
   
   
6. How long is my condition likely to last?
   
   
7. What treatments do you recommend for my proximal neuropathy?
   
   
8. Is there any equipment that will improve my mobility and ability to function?
   
   
9. Can I prevent or reduce my risk of proximal neuropathy?
   
   
10. Do I also have any other forms of diabetic neuropathy?