A double shot of good single malt, sipped on an empty stomach. My feet still hurt, but somehow that mild pain is not as important as it was before with the mild buzz and lovely aftertaste.

A double shot (or two beers) several times a week is a bright line in the sand that I don't cross. Been doing this for about 25 years now. It's one of life's little pleasures I'm thankful for and don't dare abuse.

This forum's been justifiably pretty heavy the past few weeks. I hope to add some lightness ocassionally for balance. Life, even with serious PN pain and a pesimistic prognosis, can have play and lightness, humor and love. That kept me going the early horrible years with PN.

Ethanol is an NMDA antagonist which is relieving your pain.

I didn't know that ethanol has that effect.

The side effects of alcohol abuse are well known and devastating, especially for those of us living with nerve damage. Moderation is the key with so many things. For diabetics and alcoholics, moderation with alcohol is probably none at all.

The good news is while the nerve damage occurs, you won't feel the pain :P

I've never drank alcohol by the way.

Let's all join Wings a the local bar and have a few pints.

We'll all be friends and get to know each other. Sounds good for me.

Oh wait, we all don't live in the same area.

Oh Phooey!!!!

lol mel

What a disappointment!!! I just knew you had researched out the fact that I could have scotch and be cured. Was looking forward to a Johnny Walker Red. No way I'll drink anything with my ulcer and PN. Maybe someone can research out this idea and find us a Scotch or Iced Vodka cure.

Billye