@wilcy You enjoy a few drinks in the afternoon. The relaxing and a dull of pain for a bit is probably as good medicine as any prescribed and has less negative effects than some of the medicines we put in our bodies. Just be sure not to drive a vehicle. Sounds like you have a good diet and are taking needed supplements. When they say alcohol can contribute to neuropathy they are talking about the alcoholic who drinks their meals and are not putting any nutrients in their body. Eat heartily and drink responsibly and enjoy your afternoons.