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Alcohol-related Neuropathy: Anyone had good treatment results?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Mar 14, 2023 | Replies (56)Comment receiving replies
I drank Alcohol frequently during my college years and being single until age 30, then quit entirely. That was almost 50 years earlier. Around age 45 I began a long term neurological dysfunction, MECFS, the severe, progressive type. Now, about 2 years ago I developed neuropathy in my legs, progressive and very painful, stabbing. I just began taking a shot of Vodka late pm to help calm racing thoughts in insomnia. I’m wondering if this routine or the early years drinking was/is related to these neurological problems; and if medical marijuana might actually help - and where to buy it online? Neurologist actually recommended it!
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As I said, there is evidence that drinking alcohol regularly may cause PN. However, that does not mean that everyone who drinks regularly will develop PN. In particular, I don't think having one shot of vodka a night is likely to be the culprit. On the other hand, if you do not want to take the risk, it is certainly reasonable to stop drinking.
BTW, using alcohol as a medicine for sleep is considered a no-no. It actually may disturb your sleep later.
There is some evidence that medical marijuana may be helpful. I don't think you can buy marijuana online, but yo can buy various products counting mostly CBD. Google it.
Sorry for your discomfort.