Alcoholic Neuropathy

What is it?

Chronic and excessive alcohol use over a long period of time can lead to nerve damage that can worsen if alcohol use continues
If it is caught and alcohol consumption is stopped early, it is possible to minimize the permanent damage alcoholic neuropathy can cause
Alcohol can impede the absorption of nutrients essential to nerve health
Many providers advise patients even with non alcohol-related peripheral neuropathy to reduce alcohol consumption or stop it completely

There is no specific test for alcoholic neuropathy — if a patient is diagnosed with any form of peripheral neuropathy (PN) and is prone to excessive drinking, medical providers may conclude that the PN is caused by alcohol use
Specific signs of alcoholic neuropathy include feeling drunk or hungover even when sober

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Here are some useful webinars and presentations about alcoholic neuropathy.

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Read personal stories about people’s experiences with hereditary neuropathy.

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Here are some useful podcasts we have come across.