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I was just diagnosed with neuropathy. I’m in a lot of pain with numbness, tingling etc. I know it’s due to my alcoholism and have stopped drinking. What can I do outside of prescribed meds to give me a little comfort with the aches, pains tingling, etc. Since this is so new to me, I’m looking for some facts before I deal with the emotional side of it.
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Can you tell us where you have pain and numbness and tingling? The most obvious signs of neuropathy are tingling up to my knees, burning pain in my feet and ankles, and numbness in my feet. My doctor checked my pain response, I found that I have reduced sensation in my fingertips and face. Are there other medical conditions you're dealing with? I think that most of us do.
If you read back through this discussion you'll find lots of ways people treat their symptoms.
I had been treated for depression, anxiety and PTSD and suicidal ideation for several years before neuropathy hit. I've found that there can certainly be a connection between physical and mental pain. That is, one affects the other.
Jim
I have had neuropathy for 6 years now so I can relate to what you are going through. I have found that CBD salves help more than anything else on my feet. There are different strengths so I suggest giving those a try.
Dawn67 - just curious, and alcohol's impact on neuropathy has been discussed here before. Question is, how much is too much?
Of course someone who drinks 1/5 a day would know that’s too much and definite cause and effect. Some of us enjoy the mental break from our pain and want to drink in the evenings. But then is it just adding to the viscous cycle? Please share what you can about frequency, amount, years of use and it’s impact on neuropathy. Mine has no determined cause but I am determined to figure this out. Most of my life drank little, some years only typical young adult weekend fun, later years with stressful job a little more Frequently and quantity....
Thank you for any insight
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Hello. I'm very sorry to hear of your diagnosis and pain. Congratulations on stopping alcohol. Huge step! For now, while you learn more about medications and neuropathy, I suggest ice or heat for pain depending on type of pain and needs. Topical creams with cbd/thc, lidocaine cream or patches, Topricin Fibro/Neuropathy cream, PT for myofacial release, massage, gentle stretching, warm bath with epsom salts or essential oils, rest. Hope this helps. Everyone is different so you really will have to experiment to find what is best for you. Best of luck.
Rachel