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Hello @spacewatcher, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You are not alone with the feeling that neuropathy can get you feeling down. It sounds like you have a good outlook on your neuropathy. One of the things that has helped me is to learn as much as I can about my condition and possible treatments, mainly by reading a lot of what other members having posted on their experience and doing my own research on different treatments. There are a few other discussions you may wish to join and learn what others have shared about alcohol induced neuropathy.
- Alcohol Neuropathy???: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alcohol-neuropathy/
- Small fiber peripheral neuropathy and alcohol: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/small-fiber-peripheral-neuropathy-and-alcohol/
- Member Neuropathy Journey Stories: What's Yours?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/member-neuoropathy-journey-stories-whats-yours/
Are you able to share a little more about your neuropathy symptoms? Is it just your feet?
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Thank you for your comments. I've been reading a lot about alcoholic neuropathy. Sites say it can take a few years to lead up to knowing and that very well might have been my case. It just seemed to come about all at once. Mine is throughout my body, from my forearms to my hands to hips, back and down to both feet. During cold months my right hand especially...I can't keep it warm! it's very difficult to even walk normal without pain and loss of muscle. You know, I DO NOT feel sorry for myself. This is a new chapter in my life. I intend to do what ever I have to do to keep going WITHOUT any form of alcohol and maybe help others in the process. Thanks to all for hearing me.
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Thank you for your comment. My neuropathy was more of a nutritional vitamin deficiency which led to it John, but it's good to know I have friends out there that share. I will say that my faith in God has increased due to my situation and through Covid-19. One hobby I put down on list of 10 was leathercraft. I haven't done that since 7th grade. I feel it is somewhat good physical theory for my hands. Good to hear from you!