Guest guest Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 I found this in a year 2000 Ask The Experts column at the MDA website. ~ Gretchen REPLY from MDA: E. Mc, M.D., MDA Clinic Director, Neurology Associates of Arlington, Arlington, TX Alcohol can damage muscle and nerve. Daily consumption of alcoholic beverages or episodic consumption of significant amounts of alcoholic beverages is likely to damage muscle and nerve. There is a condition known as alcoholic neuropathy. A person who already has a disorder impairing the peripheral nerves needs to avoid doing anything that would make the situation worse. It is unlikely that drinking an occasional beer, glass of wine, or mixed drink will cause a problem. With alcohol, like other chemicals, " the dose makes the poison. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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