Hello all,

I am Kim, 31.
I think I have alcohol neuropathy, for over 5 years I have been having pins and needles in my feet constantly, every day, all day and it is really getting to me. I thought it was caused by having sepsis 5 years ago but deep down I think it is related to alcohol. I had bloods taken last week which came back as low in folate, they asked about my drinking ect. I drink on a weekend and I have done since I was 18, every weekend without fail, sometimes I drink during the week. I drink vodka. I didn't think I was alcohol dependent but I do think I am now. My mother died of alcohol 5 years ago. My dad has a dvt through alcohol. It runs in the family. My doctor has prescribed me with folic acid for one month and to see how I get on, if I still have the tingles then the route is to see a neurosurgeon. Anybody else been through similar? I think the damage is done now, I don't get a breather from the pins and needles, I also get cramp in my feet most days, seems to be getting worse.