United Kingdom
A 54-year-old female asked:
Gp diagnosed alcohol neuropathy 3 wks ago by call.had withdrawal. worried anxiety is mimicking the tingling in feet now.on sunday a&e doc did strength,touch,reflex tests,heart trace.sugar level.said pyhsically fit. anxiety the cause.suffer badly?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Arnold Lentnekanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Maybe not: With all those in-person tests being normal, risk of peripheral neuropathy is pretty low. Can’t tell for sure without a more careful exam by a Neurologist. Check with one if you are still worried.
Just perhaps, guidance regarding long-term withdrawal from alcohol may be more beneficial
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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 54 years experience
Not so sure: The foot tingling could be a minimal and mild peripheral neuropathy due to alcohol/ nutritional causation. Make sure you are receiving adequate thiamine under the circumstances. Give it some time. Address your anxiety and alcohol usage with a psychologist who does cognitive-behavioral therapy.
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Last updated Feb 13, 2021
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