552 days sober
2.2.2013 was exactly 1.5 years.
Made it through Superbowl 47, didn't bat an eye at the bar

581 days sober.

Ain't that something?

Congrats to you. You are an inspiration here for sure!

judi

Sure is! Just found this thread, you are such and inspiration. Must be nice walking on your own! How is the numbness and tingling/pain did that get better?

Numbness and pain are gone. Every now and then I may get a cramp, but it dissipates quickly. My cane is in my Land Rover if I need it, but I have not touched it in weeks....

I still have a little trouble walking a long distance, get tired quick, but if I stop and rest I can handle it.....

One of the cool things too, I can stand on one leg to put my socks on now Hey, its the simple things.....

This info is what I have been looking for for so long,thank you icehouse!I too was a heavy drinker for years and developed this life robbing condition.have had it 4 or so years been on gab 300x4 amitriptyline 150 , oxy 5mg x3. I have quit drinking but I have not seen any relief.my numbness is still the same,but the neuropathy has seemed to have receded from above the knees to my lower legs which I feel any improvement is a huge plus! My dr. Doesn't think it's alcohol .from what I have been reading from people like yourself it has to be.I really am glad I found your posts, thank you for sharing it gives me hope for tomorrow! You are right it's the simple things that count.Good luck with your recovery !

No, good luck with YOUR recovery. I am not familiar with the meds you are on, but MrsD will hopefully chime in. It is good to see that you are slowly getting better, I think the recovery time frame is different for everybody, perhaps I just got lucky

Icehouse

As a fellow hardcore drinker to another you didn't get lucky you fought and clawed your way back into life! I know how hard it is to quit drinking and you are living proof neuropathy gets better! I know it takes time to heal nerves , gives me hope, thanks for sharing your timeline.

The reason I say "lucky" is that I have read numerous reports on nerve damage being deemed as permanent. Maybe there is a fine line between when its recoverable and when its not....