Originally Posted by AtticusFalcon

If you think your symptoms may even be related to drinking then stop -- for good. I drank heavily last summer (2 liters a week of vodka for 6 weeks) and the week following my last binge I starting getting burning in my feet.

Even AFTER that, it still took 4 more months of drinking 1 liter a month BEFORE i stopped altogether. Quitting drinking for an alcoholic is DIFFICULT -- especially when the bloodwork is good (mine is just fine).

If I didn't get the burning in my feet, I'd still be drinking, and would probably drink myself to liver/kidney damage -- or worse. I SUPPOSE -- all things considered -- as miffed as i am at myself for doing this to myself -- neuropathy (mine is mild and not yet formally diagnosed, but not ruled out either) beats the alternative. I know at least 2 people between 35-40 (I'm 41) who went to rehab for 30 days, left, started drinking again, and one passed from alcohol poisoning (used to drink a liter of scotch in a sitting) and was hospitalized at least twice.

In other words, people like us shouldn't be drinking AT ALL. Easier said than done.

I hope you situation gives you the strength to stop drinking, period.

Moreover, I hope you (and all of us) find relief from your symptoms.

Best wishes.