I got to the gym again. I did a little over a mile, taking it slow and holding on to the rail. I can honestly say this is the first day that I did not have the overwhelming compulsion to drink. I am so scared about this neuropathy. Sometimes the fear knocks me down and I "go back out" but this time feels different. This gym is the best thing I could have ever done. The weakness is bad and the burning is intense but no worse than most days.

I love straight talk and I am asking for truth. After 4 years of having this neuropathy advance and given your experience, do you honestly believe I can improve through diet and exercise? (I need to give up the smokes too but don't dare give up all my vises or I will be sure to fail both, but in time that is the plan). From what I understand my neuropathy is quite advanced as it is not just distal but proximal as well. Perhaps after all this time the best I can do is maintain my current level but I would love your thoughts.