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Is Alcoholic Neuropathy Reversible Post Alcohol Withdrawal?
Question: if you have alcoholic neuropathy that has stopped you be XXXXXXX if I have stopped drinking can I recover and eventually stand up and walk again. i am on vitamins in hospital by a drip and i am never drinking alcohol again. the numbness does seem to be getting better but i cant stand legs just weak and collapse
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Unfortunately alcoholic neuropathy is irreversible. Alcohol is a neurotoxin and the damage that has been done to your nerves is permanent. There are medication that may help ease the pain, including SNRI antidepressants such as venlafaxine, and the anticonvulsant gabapentin. These can both be effective treatments.
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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Unfortunately alcoholic neuropathy is irreversible. Alcohol is a neurotoxin and the damage that has been done to your nerves is permanent. There are medication that may help ease the pain, including SNRI antidepressants such as venlafaxine, and the anticonvulsant gabapentin. These can both be effective treatments.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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