Could this be the reason for my condition?
2006-08-27 13:06:23 · 7 answers · asked by Poochie 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Maybe or maybe not. Neuropathy can be caused by different diseases or a result of an injury or illness. In neuropathy something is pressing on the nerve and it either kills off the nerve (like a neuroma in your foot) on presses on the nerve and causes a burning or tingling sensation and a loss of feeling or numbness.
You don't say where the neuropathy is? Common sites are the feet and toes. Diseases like diabetes or MS, stroke, poor circulation, and a host of other conditions can cause neuropathy. It can be temporary or permanent.
You should see a neurologist who can order the appropriate tests and determine the reason for the loss of feeling.
2006-08-27 13:19:25 · answer #1 · answered by ne11 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandmother has neuropathy in her feet and was not an alcoholic. Hers is hereditary - her mother also has neuropathy of the feet. Talk with your dr. and see, but if you have a family history of it, it probably wasn't the alcoholism that caused it.
2006-08-27 14:44:25 · answer #2 · answered by lonely_girl3_98 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have new onset neuropathy and you have been without alcohol for 22 years, there is no association.
Jodie needs to bone up on history. You see, there was this amendment. They commonly called it "prohibition".............
2006-08-27 13:38:26 · answer #3 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol is a factor in many diseases. Many people do not know that is now proved to influence breast cancer. I know several alcoholics with Neurapothy. Alcohol is as dangerous as tobacco and one day will be just as shunned.
2006-08-27 13:34:50 · answer #4 · answered by jodie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Monavie juice has helped my wife with her numbness and tingling in her feet.
Alpha Lipoic Acid is used in Europe to treat neuropathy.
Poor circulation may be a cause. Pycnogenol and gingko biloba may help. Physical therapy and exercise to improve blood flow may be useful.
2006-08-27 13:45:21 · answer #5 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol definitely can cause a neuropathy. This is rather late, though.
2006-08-27 13:27:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy. My husband suffers with it. It doesn't have anything to do with drinking.
2006-08-27 13:12:54 · answer #7 · answered by Curious in Seattle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋