You sound like me, man! Beer pretty much got me into the trouble I have now. Sounds like something is going down with your nerves. That 'ache' and tenseness you have in your leg sounds really familiar. When I started to get numb, it was gradual, it never went away, it eventually took over both feet like gloves. So far it's stayed there, I quit drinking and got medical help. Even though the numbness, stinging and shooting pains (aches) are confined to my feet, my legs suffer too, mostly from atrophy, and the fact that I seem to want to walk on the outsides of my feet because it feels like I'm walking on rocks. I talked to a podiatrist yesterday and he suggested an orthotic aid to keep my feet from rolling to the outside.

Look, if you nip it in the bud - quit drinking for a good while, maybe forever, you might only end up with a small amount of PN. You'll probably still need some medication. I was ignorant - I drank for a few years even though I had problems with my feet and legs. I didn't know anything about PN, and you're lucky you do. Best of luck and stay in touch

Brue (no idea why people called me this)