It is so strange how the nerves can ebb and flow with pain. No sooner than I typed the post, and the next morning my feet hurt again. I hadn't taken any Lyrica the day before....just to see how my feet would react to no meds. Not Good! As much as I detest the weight gain, and the occasional drowsiness....Lyrica does settle down the aching. I just have to watch my sugar and alcohol intake, and hopeful I can keep this beast under control.
On another point....I am so glad to be back among friends. I will try to be supportive and encourage those that also suffer. Hi everyone! Especially Bob!

have you tried benfotiamine? and if the sugar as well as the ETOH is bothering you, you "should" be eating a diabetic sort of diet.......but you know that, lol.....have you tried going wheat/rye/barley free? ie celiac disease diet?

Keep it together and Try different 'diets' ...in a way that won't put you on lettuce for life? And see.... Something may be a key to helping those slow nerves grow back!
Remember that you will get zaps and zeeps once they start to heal, but they will be much more random. While painful, they usually don't last longer than an hour-key tho, is to work your body gently and correctly so's you don't overdo and give these new nerves a way to go? It can be scary when they start, but just keep telling yourself... well, you know.
Hugs and hope always - j