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Old 10-08-2015, 03:08 AM #1
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Hi Everyone -

I'm new to the forums, but I wanted to say wow, what a community you guys have here. It's great to see so many helping others get through difficult times. Restores my faith in humanity a bit.

Anyways - I have a question on what I'm perceiving to be alcohol induced neuropathy. I've been a pretty heavy drinker for the past 7 years. 3 days ago I woke up with some tingling in my right leg. I didn't think much of it, but came across alcohol induced PN and really started to freak myself out. I've cut all drinking since then, but still have the symptoms. I wouldn't say it's painful, just more uncomfortable and giving me some anxiety that I've done irrecoverable damage. I have done some searches on the forums and have seen the supplements that people have recommended so I'm planning on starting down that route.

My main question is - Can alcohol induced PN come on this quickly? I don't remember noting any tingling or numbness anywhere prior to this. Does this sound like alcohol induced PN?

Thanks in advance for the help!
peripheral neuropathy, other than injury or spinal issues, cause bilateral neuropathy usually on both sides of the bodie. if you have only the right leg, it could be your spine, or the nerve itself.
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Old 10-08-2015, 10:09 AM #2
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peripheral neuropathy, other than injury or spinal issues, cause bilateral neuropathy usually on both sides of the bodie. if you have only the right leg, it could be your spine, or the nerve itself.
Welcome to the group and I'm sure you will find that this forum, as well as several related, to be one of the more significant discoveries in your physical life taking the time to read, Thread by Thread, the huge wealth of knowledge and experience amassed herein. I, myself, am self-inflicted with PN brought on heavily after drinking for 50 years,(16 to 66) and as a fellow relative newcomer, have spent countless hours poring over the posted experience histories of fellow members. Acknowledging the explicit disclaimers by Neuro Talk regarding taking these suggestions as a substitute for prescribed relief solutions by a licensed medical professional--I am going on record here that my PERSONAL opinion is: question every source, no matter what official paper credentials may hang on an office wall. From what is any particular source's information/education/enlightenment, gleaned on subject matter that still has so many unanswered facets? Never hesitate to reach out to others with personal real-life experiences.(We are always just a few keyboard taps away). Always be accountable, after consideration by listening to your body, that the ultimate treatment decision is YOUR OWN.

One possible plus could be that if your condition is, in fact, PN.......and it came on so suddenly after what some of us would consider a relatively short drinking career......your prognosis for a timelier than most rebound from symptoms could be hoped for.

On the other hand, I, like Neuroproblem, have never heard of Alcohol PN being other than bi-lateral, so neurological testing on elements of the CNS would probably be advisable to follow up on.

In short, all the best of luck and keep us posted as to progress.

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