I had severe walking and gait issues when I stopped drinking. About 11 months in I saw a neurologist for balance and cognitive issues. Yep. Some residual neuropathy.
I have been doing physical therapy for related balance issues. A lot of that was due to a foot injury, my balance is nearly normal and my posture is better than it ever was. Don't know about the neuropathy, I don't really think about it.
Point being that I had SEVER nerve damage symptoms at sobriety that have almost completely resolved. If this is neuropathy I don't even really think about it.