As I was diagnosed with MS shortly after being told I had secondary liver damage due to years of excessive alcohol consumption, I always thought that the 2 could be linked. Very early after been diagnosed, before I had any symptoms, after having a few drinks I would be unable to walk due to my legs going into overdrive and forcing me to run, bearing in mind that this was my only issue it seemed bizarre but not too worrying at the time. My main symptoms now are walking and balance issues where I can walk for approx 1 mile before my legs are too heavy/stiff to continue, however, when I do have a rare drink the effects of alcohol means that after only a drink or 2 my legs are so heavy and stiff that only a very short distance (50/100 metres) can be completed. I recently read a few online articles about alcoholic neuropathy and found that the symptoms are similar to MS, I have made an appointment with my doctor to discuss the issue. I really wanted to raise the issue here to see if anyone has looked into this or if anyone has any thoughts on it.
p.s...the alcohol abuse was when I was young and carefree....a beautiful wife and gorgeous little girl has stopped all that!

thanks folks.