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Dvla and potential neuropathy

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JCBBFC27

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I am having weird tingling in my toes, no pain but it's a weird feeling like something is stuck between my toes. Anyway I'm having an appointment regarding this. If this turns out to be early neuropathy do I have to tell the DVLA and would I have to surrender for an amount of time. It definitely does not affect my driving the symptoms I'm having more of a botherome than anything deliberating. Not ideal if I can't drive for a bit.
 
Very quick question. Can minor neuropathy affect driving. At what point do I have to consider not driving? Thank you
 
JCBBFC27 said:
I am having weird tingling in my toes, no pain but it's a weird feeling like something is stuck between my toes. Anyway I'm having an appointment regarding this. If this turns out to be early neuropathy do I have to tell the DVLA and would I have to surrender for an amount of time. It definitely does not affect my driving the symptoms I'm having more of a botherome than anything deliberating. Not ideal if I can't drive for a bit.
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The obvious person to talk to about this is your GP but I can't see neuropathy in the list of conditions you have to tell the DVLA about

Check if a health condition affects your driving

Check if you need to tell DVLA about a health or medical condition, how to report medical conditions to DVLA
www.gov.uk www.gov.uk

(Though you definitely have to tell them if you have a toe amputated
https://www.gov.uk/amputations-and-driving )

So obviously if it was so bad that you couldn't manage foot controls I'd imagine you'd have to tell them (and get your car adapted?) but I suspect you are worrying unnecessarily. But really, if in doubt ask your GP.

I'll tag in @searley who is pretty knowledgeable about DVLA stuff.
 
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