Wannagetfeelingback, Thanks for your story and update. While somewhat discouraging after several years, it sounds like perhaps you have found something to give you hope. You sound slightly worse than I but I am very close to not being able to drive and as I have said, I struggle with standing and walking. I know it is difficult to exercise and walk given our condition but getting the blood circulating is so important. Can you try to get out a bit with a walker or cane and maybe and do some leg strengthening exercises? That is my plan.
So funny you mentioned your toe nails. I just noticed the other day how strange mine look. They are grayish purple. I assumed that was a circulation problem and reinforced that lying around all day is certainly not helping my condition and so am making an effort to go on my stumble daily. I probably only walk a half mile a day at most but it is a big improvement over just a couple weeks ago when 2 blocks were all I could manage. Perhaps that is why I am noticing more pain in sobriety as I am trying to be more active.

Stay in touch. I think it is important that we support each other and document our journey for others that may visit this site looking for answers.