Thank you so much for posting and being so open and inquisitive. I have been "lurking" here for a few weeks now and reading like a maniac trying to figure out how to "fix" my feet! I too have been a drinker since my college days and wonder if that is what has caused my severe PN...I have more than a sneaking suspicion that it IS. The symptoms started last year during my very long, drawn out and painful divorce from an abusive husband. My drinking did get out of hand. I was definitely self medicating and drinking very heavily. Now that I am out and on my own, my drinking has slowed down alot and I rarely drink during the week... only weekends. BUT, I just wonder if the damage is already done and I'm doomed to a life of chronic pain.
I know I'm rambling about things that most of you don't really want to hear about, but it sure feels good to vent! I just wanted to come out of hiding and say THANK YOU ALL for posting and sharing your stories, advice and options. For the first time in a long time I feel hope and that feels so refreshing. It's great not to feel so alone.