Thank you for this extensive research. Have you heard that alcohol (for example, beer and whiskey) is toxic for neuropathy? I have heard that some medical professionals believe it will make neuropathy worse.

Hi Kevin (@kevinking), yes any alcohol is bad for neuropathy. I used to have a lot in my younger days, but have eliminated it for the past 4 or 5 years.
https://www.foundationforpn.org/what-is-peripheral-neuropathy/causes/alcohol/
John

Hi@johnbishop, thank you so much for doing that research for me. It was vey informative, You deserve 5 stars at least for everything you do to help people.

God Bless

Thanks again....

John - thank you. after you eliminated alcohol, did you notice any change in symptoms? Kevin

Hi @mikween, thank you for the kind words!

Others on Connect have helped me a lot also which is what is great about this patient to patient community. You never know who you will help by sharing your story and struggles with a health problem.

John

Hi Kevin - I didn't notice any difference in my neuropathy when I stopped drinking alcohol but I think if the neuropathy is alcohol related you would notice a difference. I have idiopathic small fiber peripheral neuropathy so I kind of viewed it as something that can make my neuropathy worse so I decided I didn't need it anymore.

There does appear to be some evidence that alcohol induced neuropathy might be reversable. I found quite a few links on Google Scholar discussing it:
https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=alcohol+induced+neuropathy+reversible&hl=en&as_sdt=0&as_vis=1&oi=scholart&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiz1crQ0bHVAhUsxoMKHWdrBAwQgQMIJDAA
John

Hi there John,
Idiopathic Small fiber neuropathy.... my exact diagnosis on top of Chronic Myofasial Pain Syndrome. Kind of gets you coming and going. Pain release massage therapy works wonders for me. This isn't deep tissue but gentle pressure that slowly pushes the pain out. I also find that self guided meditation gets the mind on the same page, focused on pain release. Medicating in the morning to stay ahead of the pain is best for me. Compounded creams work to reduce the needles in hands and wrists. I just read an article in the WSJ of July 18 which reports on the progress being made using Virtual Reality technology to reduce pain. I would like to find a trial and participate. My ace in the hole is a loving supportive family and learning how to use MM appropriately. Never combine alcohol of any kind with MM. Oh....and my mindfulness mantra....right now this is the way it is and I need to rest my mind, spirit, and body. Then I exit whatever situation I find myself in and do just that for 15 minutes or so. What else are you doing to find joy and wonderful moments in every day? By the way, I do not use opioids or NSAIDs or any conventional medications. I also saw and worked with a nutritionist to make sure I introduce sufficent protein along with my lean and green choices.

Low barometric pressure that appears with storms or weather cells sends me to bed to wait it out. Do you notice increased pain as a result of pressure changes? Please share any other "learnings" that you have encountered.

Thanks....Chris