Thanks mrsD,
I did take CoQ-10 while I was taking a statin (simvastatin) but stopped when I stopped the statin. I was on it for a year because of "celiac artery stenosis".

I'd continue with the CoQ-10...at least for a while. The new research shows statins actually kill cells (cause them to die)... so we don't know if some of those affected are the same as make your own CoQ-10 in the liver. CoQ-10 is also good for maintaining gum health. Sounds like you didn't take the statin for long...so let's hope you survive it okay.;)

Thanks, I'll start back the CoQ-10. I had read bad things about statins and I just told my doctor I was going to stop. My cholesterol was checked four months later and it was perfect. Maybe it's time to consider fish oil?

Looks like two of us that are in the "maybe" category. If you do it I will do it. :D

Hey Icehouse...Congrats on your ongoing recovery from this horrible disease. I have a couple questions for you if you don't mind. Since you said your neuropathy is virtually undetectable...has your leg strength returned to normal? I've went a few weeks sober here and there. And everything improves in those weeks except leg strength. I used to weighlift before all this started. And now when I sober up for a while and see improvement with numbness and balance...I try to resume weightlifting. But my legs never seem to regain strength. Which results in depression and relapse of binge drinking. Just looking for some hope. Thanks in advance.

Wide-O, "oily" fish like salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines are great sources of the DHA and EPA omega-3 fatty acids - they are a regular (2-3 serves/week) part of what I eat.

The other one (ALA) is available from plant sources such as nuts and seeds.

No, but I think that will take time, lots of time.

I don't know if you read the whole thread, but I stared this journey of recovery in a wheelchair back in 2011. Then I moved up to walker for about a year, then to cane for about a year. I have only been walking on my own for about 2 years now. 4 years later and even a 3 mile hike kicks my butt and I do have trouble standing for long periods.

I think, by that phrase you mentioned, is me referring to how I walk. I still have a bit of a limp but most people would not guess that I was immobile at one point.

I am still unable to run, but that is mostly from lack of trying :)

1081 days and I think I'm still making progress. I'm starting to get cold feet. What's good about that, you'll ask? Well, it means some nerves are working correctly again, and I can sense when they are cold, and cold feet, even perfectly healthy ones, feel painful when you don't warm them, so this is a definite step forward. Especially given that I avoid socks as much as possible as they felt uncomfortable for a long time.

All remaining pain is located starting from the base of my toes. The rest of my feet and legs no longer hurt or feel weird. No stabs, no stings, mostly the feeling of stepping on a Lego block with the underside of my toes. I'd rate this a 70% improvement from the worst period of PN.

Mind you, I have been on a good diet again since February 20, and lost 10 kg over that period by just eating sensible again.

In 14 days I will be 3 years sober.

1399 days sober.

Changed my diet a bit (mostly less soda and more salad), went for another long hike in the mountains scouting out waterfalls (this one was 6 miles) and even broke into a jog by mistake on the weekend (that's a good thing!) while playing with a pitbull....so my May was a good one!

Had a dream the other night I got drunk (not sure where that came from) but I woke up with a sober mind and body and for that I am thankful.

Ha yes, the drink dream. I had two of those in the first year, but not since. In the last one my wife was actually buying the stuff for me in a shop I used to go. I don't even think I drank in that one, but I remember thinking "you can't do that to me!".

The relief you feel when you wake up and it's just a dream... :eek: I wonder if it's our addictive voice that tries to trip us up when we aren't conscious. Brrr.

Anyway, so, your jog, that wasn't a dream, right? ;)