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Small fiber peripheral neuropathy and alcohol

Neuropathy | Last Active: Apr 23 9:44am | Replies (30)

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@furdog

Hello all, new to the group. I have not yet been medically diagnosed with Small Fiber Neuropathy, but I'm 80% sure I will be. I have had a bad back with degenerative back disease. I've had tingling and burning in my left foot toes, which has moved to right now. My self and the Neurosurgeons thought it was pinched nerves, had back injections over the last 9 months, but did no good and the neurosurgeon recommended Spinal Cord Stimulation. I believe it might be alcohol induced Small Fiber Neuropathy, because, barring a couple 6 month stops, I've always had 2-3 glasses of wine after work. Question for the group, how long was it from time you had tingling pain until you stopped drinking. I just stopped two weeks ago, with my own diagnosis, I will have a nerve biopsy this week to test. I'm wondering have I caught it too late ? Anyone have experience with the Spinal Column Stimulator ?

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Welcome to the group @furdog. You’ve come to a great group for support and encouragement. My lat husband had a Spinal Column Stimulator and it was a blessing. It took a couple of adjustments to get the max relief. He was very pleased. He had one friend who had good results withe SC stimulator and 2 friends who did not get good results.