I've had peripheral neuropathy (idiopathic) for the past 13 years, but diagnosed only about 9 years ago. It started in my feet, and about 9 years ago started in my fingertips. It reached a plateau around 2008 and has not worsened. I've been on on all the usual suspects - the side effects were worse than the pain, or the meds did nothing at all.

Two things help - Tramacet, and alcohol. I do not want to become an alcoholic... but has anyone ever noticed a DRASTIC improvement while drinking? Two or three drinks is the equivalent of two Tramacet 37.5/325mg. My 'recovery period' is always the same regardless. IE - If I take meds (or drink) and I'm on my feet a full day, the following day is full of extra tender feet, far more pain and occasional burning. The day after that I'm back to my normal levels of pain. Thoughts?