Welcome @jrichardfla, I think there is a lot of evidence that alcoholism can be one of the causes for neuropathy and nerve damage. I have idiopathic small fiber PN but I don't think it is related to my younger years of consuming alcohol frequently. I have stopped drinking all alcohol after being diagnosed though and I don't think an occasional drink affects my neuropathy. I just decided to stop drinking because there is an unknown possibility that it may or may not make my condition worse.

Have you discussed the question with your doctor or neurologist?

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