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Alcohol-related Neuropathy: Anyone had good treatment results?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Mar 14, 2023 | Replies (56)Comment receiving replies
Good morning,
I am 58 and have small nerve neuropathy. The symptoms started 3 months ago in my hands and quickly progressed fast to my arms, stomach, back, face, scalp and finally the feet now. I have tingling and burning. I am crying most days, all day in terrible pain. I have to wear cotton shirts only because the material makes my skin burn more on my arms and back.
Alcohol was to blame I think. That’s my own opinion.
I drank too much following a very bad marriage and divorce. I stopped drinking.
I have a Neurologist and it seems to me that he is too busy, and cares very little. I am seeking another one as a second opinion.
Does anyone else have burning so bad on the entire back? 🔥
I just keep hearing about the hands and feet. The gabapentin makes my ankles swell so terribly and does not take the pain away. Is there hope for nerve regeneration and if so how long and what treatments ?
I need help. The pain is unbearable. ☹️
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Welcome @shiela58, I know it must be frustrating to be in such pain and not able to find a treatment that helps. In your first post I noticed you mentioned being diagnosed with SNF polyneuropathy. There are a couple of other discussions that you might find helpful:
-- SFSN: Symptom Relief: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/sfsn-symptom-relief/
-- Burning sensations, acid-like pinpoint pains, all over: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/burning-sensations-acid-like-pinpoint-pains-all-over/
There is always hope for nerve regeneration but for neuropathy I don't think we are there yet. That's just my own non medical opinion. There is another discussion on the topic here - Does Stem Cell Therapy work for Neuropathy?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/stem-cell-therapy-for-neuropahy/
You mentioned you are seeking a second opinion. Have you thought about seeking help at a teaching hospital or a major health facility like Mayo Clinic?