Wow, so whether I have small fiber neuropathy or not, and whether it has been caused by a Med reaction, alcohol, or both, I can say this is quite a roller coaster. Some days aren’t bad. Some days are rough. I can also say that things certainly seem worse in the evenings. And most definitively I can say that I am done with alcohol. If the days I have more pain now are due to past alcohol consumption, it will be an easy choice to never have that again, even in moderation. I still hope that completely stopping seven weeks ago means I have at least helped to stop any further damage, and can maybe even start to allow some healing, even if a very slow process now.

Hey ajwinpain,

I think you have exactly the right approach and detached philosophical attitude that will enable you to make the fullest recovery possible. Why not aim for a full recovery? If you have alcohol induced PN then ceasing drinking inevitably means you will recover. The body is a great healer and will find a way to heal itself. You can help speed that recovery with optimum diet, exercise, supplements etc.

Nobody talks about the joy and contentment that discipline brings to life and that is what this thread has latterly become; a celebration of discipline.

So superficially we have Sesame Street enthusiasts! ( Counts who like to count!) But really its about the triumph of Discipline and hopefully an inspiration to those trying to find that discipline in their lives. I know it helped me.

Best wishes,
Atty

3683 days sober!

Welcome ajwinpain! I echo what Wide-O says and I emphasize trying to get off alcohol completely. Truth is, we don't need it and it only complicates things (mentally and physically). Good job on reading the WHOLE thread (both parts) as I am sure it's a lot of reading. I have never been part of a thread that lasted this long!! HAHA

For those who care, I am off for four days in the Smokie Mt's. Booked a log cabin with a hot tub and hope to get a a few miles of walking in...

Ice out!

First, congratulations on ten years plus now!

And yes, I have been seven weeks plus no alcohol, and based on this week alone being a little worse, I won’t be drinking again. I don’t want to get any worse and still hope by maybe catching this somewhat early, it might help with recovery. Although either way, I expect things will still likely be a slow process.

Enjoy the mountains! I look forward to a time where a hike sounds good again!

Sorry to be the new guy blowing up the thread, but I am curious for those active in the thread still, any thoughts on gabapentin? My neurologist mentioned it as an option.

I am always scared of new meds, especially as I had a really bad reaction to one nine years ago, and said med may be a factor in my issues now, even.

Again, appreciate any feedback. I know I saw caroline2 mention grape seed extract, and I never mind natural options.

Hey folks, sorry for not being present, I promise I'll make up, just going through a lot of bad stuff (not booze related).


I see even Icehouse hasn''t checked in this month yet! Tssk.



I'm at day 3400, and that's it. Despite a really bad situation for me, not a single fibre in my body longs for a drink. That, is a silver lining right there. 250 days to go to get to 10 years.

Yeah, when the date falls on the weekends I may be a little late

I don't get online much on the weekends, except for a little FB on my phone...

3715 days sober!

Built a firepit, and a 60ft x 3ft stone path, on the weekend. That meant shovelling two tonne of rock and smoothing it all out with a rake and shovel.

I'm so glad I can do this kind of work!!!

Hopefully things are going better for you. Glad to hear your push to ten years is still intact.

As I just mentioned only three plus months in, I also don’t really care to ever have a drink again. As long as coffee continues to be okay, I will be good.

Thank you for your response! I do try and stay as positive as I can, but this has been a tough week. And yes, I certainly hope for a full recovery, but realize this is probably a long road, too.

And most of all, I absolutely applaud the long term discipline from many here. It is awesome! And the positive stories on here definitely help, too.