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Neuropathies from one month of very heavy drinking?

Hi all,

I am 46 years old and have been suffering from depression for nearly 18 months following an HIV scare and other issues.

I have been a moderate, social drinker for 25 years but, as my depression worsened, I turned to self-medication in September and drank very heavily in October (last month).  In particular, I had two binges where, on both occasions, I consumed two bottles of spirits in a 36 hour period, and had detox in hospital both times.

I have not drunk since then, however, since then I have begun to have pins and needles and numbness in my feet and hands, also in my mouth and around my lips, have constipation, blurred vision and complete loss of libido.  I also get dizzy when I stand up.  My voice is also weak and

I visited my doctor on Monday this week and he did various tests, including with a reflex hammer, and he said these were normal.  He put it down to my body recovering and anxiety.

I am obviously worried.about this.  Could one month of very heavy drinking (after many years of social drinking) cause neuropathic damage?

Appreciate your comments and help.  Thanks.
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4190741 tn?1370177832
I do hope you find a better way to deal with your anxiety and depression then trying to drown it in alcohol....it is said in many AA meetings that those problems learn how to swim very well.....

Have you ever considered AA or some other program or even a therapist to help you sort out your fears that may allow you to live a fuller life then inside a bottle.

Not only diabetes is the worry with heavy drinking, but liver damage and pancreatic damage.

Good luck to you
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ditto rod44

AND ditto "drinking will not solve any problems for you!"

AND drinking alcohol can contribute to the causes of diabetes, among MUCH else
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999891 tn?1407276076
Have you had your B12 levels checked? Blood Sugars?

neuropathy has many causes one of the most common causes is diabetes so getting your hba1c level checked is important. This blood test gives overall picture of what our average blood sugar levels have been over a period of weeks/months.
Drinking will not solve any problems for you!
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