I'm sorry the diagnosis is rheumatic heart fever not disease

943 days sober.

Feeling great! Been in Florida for a week on business and I have to walk a LOT! 50+ grocery stores I have had to visit plus all the walking in malls and strip malls too.

Sobriety. Vitamins. Accountability. Keeping mind occupied.

check out celiac disease....good luck.

I think it is a good idea to see your PCP. Take his or her advice about a neurologist. Best for you to give up any cigs and not drink. Both cause so many physical issues. Don't feel embarrassed, just go and be truthful. Assuming is more stressful than the truth. There are a lot of very educated people here on this site that will support you. I am on the holistic side, on no meds, but there is a place for our docs. I am concerned.

I have no 'stabbing pains' at all and haven't for the past month. The numbness and other abnormal feelings in my feet and lower legs are about the same as a month ago--a bother but fortunately don't interfere much with daily life. I don't think of booze much and generally feel great about that.

Icehouse--Congrats on your continued successes!! Sounds like you are getting a work out in your job.

Kid Wonder--Are you sure your PN is alcohol related? Dr. Wise Young (you can google him) has the view that if neuropathy doesn't reverse, at least to some extent, then it isn't alcohol related. You may just need more time. The studies that I have seen (and I will find a link to them again) show the rather impressive results of people who have been sober for 2-3 years.

Also, I don't know that everyone shares Dr. Wise's views, but he is an expert and was Christopher Reeves neurosurgeon and came to prominence consulting him when he was disabled.

Newstown, it definitely is alcohol related. I was binge drinking heavily on weekends.

I do see improvement, I couldn't pick up a quarter a year ago, I've got a lot of the feeling back in my hands and foot, but the hands and feet being constantly cold is my main problem. I'm starting to think my PN is getting better, but something else is the culprit along with PN...

974 days sober.

Feeling great and just got back from a 5 day trip to Asheville, NC including a long hike through the Blue Ridge Mountains. Waterfalls, trails, etc....

Starting running this week too, on a treadmill to start.

No pain, just sore from all the exercise!

No looking back now!!!

It is inspiring to read your posts! You have come a long long way!

Thanks mrsD! I am quite proud of myself