Alcohol-related Neuropathy: Anyone had good treatment results?

Good morning @sikocesca. I am just waking up and saw your question about MFR. I am happy to say......"Yes, MFR can help numbness and tingling in the feet."

I have MFR sessions every week. One of my therapists works on my feet and there is a good reason. I have to be able to drive and I don't want to be dangerous on the road. I need to feel the brake and gas pedal. Here is what she told me about the way she insures my safety and actually others on the road.

"Bilateral leg and foot release followed by soft tissue mobilization of the plantar area using cross-fiber friction techniques."

I am sure you will be able to receive sufficient foot treatment to be a safe and comfortable driver. Have you been diagnosed with SFN.....small fiber neuropathy?

May you be safe, protected, and free from inner and outer harm.
Chris

Alcohol alone, without alterations of Vitamin B1, can cause peripheral neuropathy.
I have also been a nearly daily social drinker until recently. At least one of my providers felt that this was most likely the cause of my PN. Others have almost scoffed at the idea, considering my level of alcohol use.
Soon after my diagnosis, I completely abstained for several months. Nevertheless, my PN was progressive. At this time, I drink a glass or 2 of wine nearly daily. The PN continues to be progressive.
My take is that no one knows precisely the amount of alcohol necessary to cause alcoholic PN. Furthermore, I believe once the nerves are damaged, from whatever cause, it is unlikely they will heal.
It's the individual patient's call, whether to give up or reduce your alcohol intake. If you do, you may be limiting the progression of the disease. The down side is that you have to give up drinking, without really knowing if it makes any difference.
As with almost everything about this maddening disease, its confusing.

Alcohol alone, without alterations of Vitamin B1, can cause peripheral neuropathy.
I have also been a nearly daily social drinker until recently. At least one of my providers felt that this was most likely the cause of my PN. Others have almost scoffed at the idea, considering my level of alcohol use.
Soon after my diagnosis, I completely abstained for several months. Nevertheless, my PN was progressive. At this time, I drink a glass or 2 of wine nearly daily. The PN continues to be progressive.
My take is that no one knows precisely the amount of alcohol necessary to cause alcoholic PN. Furthermore, I believe once the nerves are damaged, from whatever cause, it is unlikely they will heal.
It's the individual patient's call, whether to give up or reduce your alcohol intake. If you do, you may be limiting the progression of the disease. The down side is that you have to give up drinking, without really knowing if it makes any difference.
As with almost everything about this maddening disease, its confusing.

Alcohol alone, without alterations of Vitamin B1, can cause peripheral neuropathy.
I have also been a nearly daily social drinker until recently. At least one of my providers felt that this was most likely the cause of my PN. Others have almost scoffed at the idea, considering my level of alcohol use.
Soon after my diagnosis, I completely abstained for several months. Nevertheless, my PN was progressive. At this time, I drink a glass or 2 of wine nearly daily. The PN continues to be progressive.
My take is that no one knows precisely the amount of alcohol necessary to cause alcoholic PN. Furthermore, I believe once the nerves are damaged, from whatever cause, it is unlikely they will heal.
It's the individual patient's call, whether to give up or reduce your alcohol intake. If you do, you may be limiting the progression of the disease. The down side is that you have to give up drinking, without really knowing if it makes any difference.
As with almost everything about this maddening disease, its confusing.

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!

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.

IF, a person had a history of moderate alcohol use and develops neuropathy, will continuing to have an occasional cocktail...limited to 1 or 2 be of any significant concern as far as neuropathy symptom?

I once had the same question, and asked many providers. Unfortunately, I don't think there is an evidence based answer.
Does anybody have any different answer?