1307 days sober

For those in the recovery process via "meetings" there is something known as "making amends". I am still doing that.

I finished another letter last night that I plan on sending today (but I have been writing this letter for over a year) and this will almost complete this portion of my life.

Regret, shame and selfishness consume a majority of alcoholics and this has been the hardest part in my journey upwards. But, for me, it is a process that I must complete to be, well, complete.

I saw a post on FB the other day that said something about "green" fruits helping with nerve issues. Any truth to this?

I have never seen anything about green fruits and nerve tissue, Icehouse, but then that doesn't mean much. Don't see it in a Medline search either.

I have a question too: Can Tramadol tapering and cessation aggravate PN symptoms? I have a long standing script for the stuff and use it as necessary, which I keep at a minimum because I dont like the moodiness of it all. I have back and knee pain problems and sometimes the over the counter stuff just doesn't cut it. I weaned myself off over few weeks and am on day 5 of no intake, but my PN is off the dial. I did feel a little better today so I resumed a VERY light workout. 20 minutes of very light bike riding at the gym. I have muscle twitch and all sorts of unpleasantness. Any thoughts from Mrs. D or anyone else? Many thanks!!

Tramadol works on both serotonin receptors and mu opiate ones.

It can take a while to taper off and resettle the neurotransmitters.

Tramadol has a more specific action on nerve pain, too, according to some experts.

You might try the magnesium lotion on your legs to help with your exercise:

http://www.amazon.com/Morton-Epsom-L...n+Epsom+lotion

Also at local WalMarts and some Walgreen's but not at all stores.
Use about a quarter's diameter divided between both legs. Do the fronts and calves below the knee and include the ankles.
The magnesium helps with pain by blocking the NMDA pain receptors. Apply once a day (at night is a good time)
and rub it in well, so the magnesium gets absorbed.