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What is alcohol neuropathy and what are the symptoms?
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Nerve damage: Alcohol when taken in excessive amounts acts as a toxin to the nerves. This can lead to symptoms of burning or tingling or numbness of the feet. You can experience sexual dysfunction, muscle cramps or memory problems. It can often be reversed with cessation of alcohol. Taking vitamin supplements can also help especially folate, thiamine, b12, b6 and vitamin e.
Answered 12/19/2014
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My doc said 3 wks ago by phone I have Alcohol Neuropathy. Have had Tingling/buzzing legs&feet 4 weeks.Another doc did reflex,touch,strength and co-ordination test the other day.Physically fine and no neuropathy! says my anxiety disorder causing it?
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Besides the common causes of peripheral neuropathy, what else could possibly cause it? No alcohol, no diabetes, or toxins
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