Years ago, before I had adequate pain management, I had a whole protocol I would go through with ice, ibuprofen, and a few drinks when the pain was at its worst. I have not had to use alcohol for pain management in a while. Now if I allow myself more than one glass of wine I definitely have more pain in my legs that night or the next day. So while it still has pain relieving properties it does stir up problems, particularly the allodynia. It is not worth it for me.
I have hereditary neuropathy so alcohol is not as big a concern as it is for some other types, where it is definitely contraindicated. My nerves are dying independently of what I do, only the symptoms can be treated.