induced polyneuropathy

[open26]

For about 15 days i've been experiencing numbness all over my body, plus some pins and needles. Everything my body touches it just doesn't feel the same its less sensitive. I first notice these symptoms 15 days ago after a night of heavy drinking. I've been drinking  on the heavy side for about 2 years. So does this sound like polyneurpathy? And is it reversible with alchol abstinece and vitamins?

[open26]

thank you for your input and advice.

[Dr Sharma]

HI there. You have a polyneuropathy which could be due to vitamin B12 deficiency,B6 deficiency, alcoholism, diabetes, uremia etc. You need to stop alcohol intake, supplement vitamins, investigate with blood tests if you have diabetes and renal function. MRI spine should also be done to look for any disc herniation causing the tingling, numbness. A detailed neurological examination for sensory, motor systems and autonomic system, the reflexes should all be checked for any associated deficits.  I am glad that you are seeing a neurologist soon for this. Take care.

[open26]

Hey thanks man for your advice. I'm seeing my doc in two days. Plus i have an appointment with a neurologist on 25th. Hopefully its nothing to bad.

[Londres70]

Sounds like something metabolic, i.e. a low b12 level.  Heavy alcohol drinkers are notorious for having b vitamin deficiencies.    

I would recommend the obvious no alcohol and having labs drawn (CBC, CMP, b12,
folic acid, niacin).