In reply to JohnBson:
> How long will this last? When can I go into the cold again albeit with better gloves? Any advice?
> As you may guess I'm not going to a doctor as I can't afford this on my medical record as an nfci could end my career.
Probably only a couple of weeks but depends how bad the nerve damage is. No advantage in going to a doctor as they won't be able to do anything. Going into the cold again should be OK as long as you keep your hands warmer.