Alcohol abuse neuropathy
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Would like some help. How long does it take one to get alcohol neuropathy? I have been drinking only beer for about 4 years (lite beer actually). If you break it down to an average, I have been drinking on average about 4 beers a day, some days more and some days not at all, while some days would reach 8 to 10. That's why I say an average of 4. Just wondering what my changes of getting alcohol neuropathy is.
Alcoholic neuropathy is just one of the problems related to Alcohol abuse, as Jacker suggested it is best to get a Doctors opinion.
He abuses alcohol and takes percocets for pain. He has developed neuropathy and I believe it to be from the alcohol and opiate use. Does anyone have any suggestions for treating his osteo pain that doesn't involve opiate use or which will affect his heart meds? If given a healthier option for pain it would be easier for him to stop using the opiates.
Alcohol can damage nerve tissue, and alcohol abuse is often associated with nutritional deficiencies that contribute to neuropathy.
Autoimmune conditions: The immune system attacks the body, causing damage to nerves and other areas. Conditions include Sjogren's syndrome, celiac disease,
Guillain-Barré syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus.
Bacterial or viral infections: Certain infections can lead to neuropathy, including
Lyme disease, shingles, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV.
Chronic kidney disease (uremia)
Vitamin deficiency (vitamin B12 and occasionally vitamin B6)
Alcohol abuse
Low thyroid hormone levels (hypothyroidism)
Lyme disease
HIV/AIDS
Amyloid polyneuropathy
Drug side effects, including chemotherapy drugs, vitamin B6 overdose, HIV medicines, isoniazid, amiodarone, metformin, and others
Heavy metal poisoning (lead, mercury, arsenic)
Vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels)
Sarcoidosis
Guillain-Barre syndrome
Arterial disease
Edema or fluid retention
Hyp
Becoming free from alcohol is a very doable thing. But remaining free from alcohol takes work. I had to take part in my own recovery and work on myself so I would change. If I don't change nothing changes. Nobody could do that for me. But there are millions of us in recovery all over the world. So freedom for you is out there waiting. Keep your willingness and continue to make the steps in the right direction like you've described in your post. You don't have to be sick anymore.
My question is this I have a history of alcohol abuse, it started about 12 years ago when I had my child, I met a guy (who I spent 10 years with), could never get a babysitter so he started bringing beer into the house (only ever drank when I went out prior to this) after a year we were drinking a full bottle of scotch together every night,I had a very highly paid job god only knows how I kept it without being dicovered, after 10 years I left him tried to make a new start abroad it went wrong I
as a rule narcs can be stopped much less dangerously than heavy alcohol abuse//physically// cos as a rule there is no risks unless a narc user is old and has heart failure//mentally both r a true bumber//and aftercare for alcohol abuse is almost imperative cos it is everywhere//and drug abuse is not socially acceptable like alcohol is..peeps do not pass out oxys at the bowling alley like they do beers
u didnt state what ur abuse issue was/or if there was one at all???..
It seems like you will need to be especially carefully with alcohol since peripheral neuropathy or alcoholic neuropathy is quite common for those who abuse alcohol long-term. Simply put damage to the nerves that carry information to and from the brain and spinal cord.
You can read more on peripheral neuropathy:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001619/
or alcoholic neuropathy:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.
I believe that i have had neuropathy for a few decades. I do not receive medical attention from physician's for any interest. When i went for a CT scan, I was laughed at. And i receive no response from NY STATE. Socially organized personalities of abuse and dismissal do not belong as an opinion of medical practice culture.
Would like some help. How long does it take one to get alcohol neuropathy or cirrhosis? I have been drinking only beer for about 3 years (lite beer actually). If you break it down to an average, I have been drinking on average about 4 beers a day, some days more and some days not at all, while some days would reach 8 to 10. That's why I say an average of 4. Just wondering what my changes of getting alcohol neuropathy or cirrhosis would be.
Peripheral neuropathy is pretty common with alcohol abuse, and long lasting, I would recommend you see a neurologist. The numbness warrants this. A word of warning - neuros like to call everything "anxiety" and that's all you get. Push for further diagnosis if this happens to you.
In another thread, "yobuck" stated that he consumed an average of 4 light beers daily for four years and wondered if this was sufficient to have caused his neuropathy symptoms. He also asked, "How long does it take one to get alcohol neuropathy?" The response seemed to indicate that this was a sufficient amount and duration to cause his symptoms but a specific answer for the other question was not given.
Our daughter was forced to have unsupervised custody last week where she informed us that he was vomiting all evening. I have researched symptoms of alcohol and Tylenol abuse and found possible signs of liver damage. For the concern of my daughter, we are extremely scared on what he is capable of when she see's him. We are hoping anyone who has experience on this could offer us advise.
Most likely possibility here could be related to nerve compression, neuropathy (nerve pain like numbness and tingling at affected areas) due to alcohol abuse (if you take) or diabetes. This may lead to muscle weakness and coordination also. If you suffer continuous weakness and notice reduced strength of muscle bulk in your limbs, please arrange an appointment with a neurologist right away who may evaluate the possibilities first.
Diabetes Mellitus can cause neuropathy. Besides diabetes, other causes like vitamin deficiencies, alcohol consumption and certain medications can cause neuropathy. You may need to consult your primary care physician to detect the cause.
Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
if the xanax is in addition to the alcohol.....then he's really playing with fire here. being a medical student, you should know already how diazepam is used for withdrawal from xanax. this needs to be dr surpervised and the process alone of switching from xanax to valium is a long process...but ultimately at these doses and with alcohol in the mix, perhaps thats the best route? a doctor will know best...but the alcohol needs to be dealt with FIRST...then the xanax.
Just did some research and couldn't find any correlation between alcohol and radial neuropathy other then what is refered to as Saturday Night Palsy - caused by the arm being compressed against the edge of the bar. It is possible that he has compressed it enough in such a manner that it's damaged.
Prednisone is used to treat neuropathy, as well as neurontin and Lycira. It's possible that his history of drinking is why he wasn't prescibed the other 2.
I am also a vegetarian so I am wondering if a combination of the heavy drinking and a B12 deficiency could be causing peripheral neuropathy. How much and at what frequency of alcohol is considered excessive enough to be a contributing factor in PN?
how can i help my dad getting over his alcohol dont get mw wrong hes been off it for four week now but he keep on taking painkiller everyday and hes not eatting that much as well is there any vitamins or anything that could help him.
The symptoms may be all related to alcohol abuse. Alcohol destroy brain cells, but as your dad is an alcoholic, it may simply be that he is having withdrawal symptoms from not have an alcoholic drink.
His levels of Vitamin B12 may also be depleted as well as other minerals and vitamins. A blood test would confirm if that was the case. A kidney and liver function test would also detect if there was a problem there. A lack of Vitamin B12 can cause memory problems.
Well, alcohol and some medications can cause peripheral neuropathy, which means they can destroy your autonomic nerves.
http://www.medhelp.org/medical-information/show/74
I don't know about Xanax, and it wasn't on the MedHelp list of possible causes. The best way to find out is probably to talk to your pharmacist and ask if Xanax can cause peripheral neuropathy.
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