Can drinking excessively cause foot problems.

[rockbottom1970]

I have been an alcoholic for twenty years now and I've been mainly a beer drinker all of those years. The last four years I have had joint pain in my feet that comes and goes.  I've quit drinking 3 times in the past 4 years and each time I get a flare up in my feet, the last one more painful than the first.  Has anyone heard of there being a connection between drinking and foot problems.  My doctor seems to think so but I think hes an being lazy.  Thanks in advance.

[dominosarah]

If this doesnt get better make sure to see your doctor and tell him about your history with alcohol and meds.  Hope you get to feeling better~~~sara

narla-ibizan, rpooo was just kidding in his post!!!  I talked to him last night!!

rpooo.....Congrats on 11 months!!!!  That is a great achievement~~~

[rpooo]

I have the pins and needles effect in both of my feet. It becomes painful after a while. In my case this is due to poor circulation. When it gets bad my wife or I will rub my calf and feet and this offers a lot of relief. I have also read that diabetics can have this problem. I never developed this until after I stopped drining. As Jacker explained alcoho thins the blood allowing better circulation. If you do decide to begin an asprin regimen then you should consult your doctor first. I know the pins and needles is not what you desribed but perhaps the same remedy will help. Good luck and hang in there.Congradulations on being drug and alcohol free! 11 months for me and going strong!
Randy

[ibizan]

either u r trying to be a funny man or had a bout of cerebral flatulence w/that comment!

[ibizan]

i have plantar fascitis in left foot..it is an ageing thing so i just live w/it!

[Jacker]

I used to have tingly feet and get muscle cramps when I was drinking.  My best guess is that your body doesn't get the nutrients it needs, and does not carry oxygen to the required places as efficiently.  If you notice these problems when you are in the midst of detoxing, keep in mind your body is going through a lot of changes as it acclimates to the lack of alcohol.  It should pass.

Regarding the study cited about moderate drinking and the effect on arthritis, it's possibly due to the fact that alcohol thins the blood.  So when you stop drinking, you've made a change that effects your physiology.  But aspirin thins the blood too, and is helpful for mild cases.  

Stretch, flex the muscles and joints, and massage them.  Blood flow to these areas can help a lot.

[narla]

Are you kidding or what?