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Small fiber peripheral neuropathy and alcohol
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If this question is directed at me, the PN is progressive, but not on a straight line. Some days are much better than others. I'm finding that stress, such as with the recent political situation, appears to play a bigger role.
As for alcohol, I'm still having one glass of red wine with dinner, with a very rare martini on special occasions. I still don't know if it makes any difference.
I'll be 80 this month.
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Hi, Jeff. Each of us is different.... and our neuropathies may not be caused by the same things. In my case, they say "idiopathic".... which means they don't know. One neurologist said it might be radiculopathy instead..... but he didn't recommend any surgery or treatment. I have not found any doctors to be extremely helpful. I've learned of many things through this support group and I do take supplements. I hope they are helping, but since there has been little change, I can't really tell. I still have a glass of red wine or a beer on occasion, and I don't notice any immediate difference when I do. My balance is off, and I began wearing AFOs when I have a lot of walking to do, as they do seem to help with balance. I recently found some compression socks on Amazon that have no toes in them. I'm trying those, and so far they SEEM to be helping a bit. Everything is trial and error.... and great ideas from this wonderful support group!! Best wishes! Mike