I understand where you are coming from. To try to put you mind at ease, my being married to a DDO I know of the times when colleagues demonstrated compassion has lead to endless remonstration. Don't worry about the next drunk driver being let off, my experience tells me it's a rarity and their one act of compassion drives them to the brink with thoughts haunting them. They just don't do it again.

You would do better to focus on yourself rather than worrying about someone else whose actions are beyond your limit of influence. It seems you've suffered much, try not to let this lapse overwhelm you. I wonder if Metanx as Newtown is trying may offer you some hope. My poor old dad suffered terribly with PN & my SIL in rehab is having a dreadful time with it. It is insidious. I hope you are having a better week. Do keep us updated.

OMG...I read that book during the binge of '09. I should re-read it as I don't recall much of it....LOL

1800 days. 5 years next month. That's all for now!

Appreciate the update.
Keep up the good work.



Gerry

Hello All,
While I started the antidepressant and anxiety drug, it will take a while for it to work, if it will at all. I just have to hang in there til it does. It took a few days to get back on wagon but I am back and it is very uncool to drink on the med.

The pins and needles are the same, weakness is same but the burning is intensified. I guess that period of abstinence had done me some good afterall and now I am back to where I was 3 months ago. I had maybe 16 beers total but guess that was enough to do it, plus major stress and poor eating.

Doc says he can't fix my ****** life but hopefully the med will help me cope better. I hope to god I get some relief. The anxiety and depression has been too much to bare.

And how is life treating you guys?

SecondChances, you could consider taking taurine as a supplement. I have been taking it at 1 g/day for some time. It is the only supplement that I take. This (courtesy of mrsD) provides some background Benefits of Taurine | Life Extension.

Recently I developed painful osteoarthritis in one shoulder. Based on the anti-inflammatory properties of taurine (Taurine and inflammatory diseases) I increased the dose to 3 g/day and it is working well.

I don't know if what you have described has an inflammatory component but it might help.

I doubt that it will interact with your prescription drugs but obviously check with your doctor about this first.

Oh wow Kiwi, thanks much. I have read up on Taurine and believe that could be a wonderful option for me. Ironically I recently had some lab tests done and I was alarmed to find that the blood sample revealed elevated inflamation
properties but no doctor can tell me if this is a result of my multitude of old injuries and back problems or something else. I will definately try the Taurine. Much thanks.

Taurine...interesting.

One of my wise friends here said that for the more advanced neuropathy, improvement cannot be assessed daily or weekly but more like every 6 months. That is excellent advise for me. I will say however that for whatever reason, I had a remarkably good night last night. While I am back to my "norm" this morning, I am more determined than ever and will welcome any good nights to come. Wish it was not so rainy and miserable as a walk or a stumble around the block would do me good.

I wish more members would join or post. I would love to hear of other's journeys with this crappy disease.

You are really giving your best to dealing with the drinking as well as and the side effects of neuropathy. Enjoy the good days. At times neuropathy can be unpredictable. I have dealt with the burning ankles and feet; especially in the evening, for several years; some days/nights better than others.

I may have mentioned in the past; my daughter, who herself dealt with addiction (has been clean for several years); received certification almost 2 yrs. ago as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist for Mental & Substance Abuse.

Last year she was Certified as an Alcohol & Drug Counselor . Staying sober is a lifetime commitment. I am very proud of her endeavor to help herself while trying to help others with their addictions.

Appreciate your updates.


Gerry