[QUOTE=cat1234;1062955]Okay I feel like I a, doing everything right!!! Eating more, gaining weight, managing my symptoms with as few medications as possible and then BAM! I get hit with the worst day in a long time.

As previously discussed in this forum, I am seeing an eating disorder specialist. This past week she diagnosed me with anorexia. I am underweight and have been a restrictive eater for years-but I never would have guessed this diagnosis. I also consumed about 3 glasses of wine nightly. None of my doctors seemed to think this had anything to do with my condition but I quit drinking anyway to be safe. Every once in a very long while over the past two years I have a little something when out celebrating but I have lost the interest in it. I may have been an alcohol abuser before the neuropathy with the nightly routine of wine.. but giving it up was not too difficult.

I was feeling good last week and my hubby convinced me to try one drink Friday. I felt great the next day and had a drink at dinner again on Tuesday with family and friends. I felt fine Wednesday. But yesterday I felt sick to my stomach, the pain in my legs was ten times worse, non-stop diarrhea and now today the pain, fatigue and nausea are so bad I am useless and in bed.

For those of you who have tried to have a sip of alcohol, what happens over the next few days?? Icehouse you mentioned having a beer reverts you back weeks-can you tell me what happens? I am scared that this is it and I have put all my gains in jeopardy. The pain has never been like this nor the fatigue. I could have a stomach bug on top of it but it seems too much of a coincidence??? Will this pass if it was caused by the alcohol? And if that is indeed the cause why the delayed reaction?

Sorry Mrs D you told me to avoid alcohol and I tested the waters again. But this is really bad. I do not understand wht is happening to me. It is like having the stomach flu plus the pain shooting up my legs. But why would it happen days afterwards if that is the culprit??!!![/

HiCat ,
I don't know if you drank wine but that put me in a downward spiral. I don't know what is in it but it leaves me in pain for a few days. Which is a shame. Not that I ever drank much but if it was anything it was a good glass of red.

This may be caused by the drinking, or not. There is a norovirus that is going around that has the symptoms you refer to. I would think dealing with non-stop diarrhea would put stress on your body and cause a flare up. Not knowing if it was the drink or not, I'd think about whether it is worth this the next time your husband encourages you to go for it. I'm not blaming him, I just think they don't understand and would love to have the old us back.

I'm so proud of you for working with an eating disorder specialist. It will be worth it. It may not take away the neuropathy but certainly will help you to live a healthier life.

Hoping that this passes for you very soon!