> Peripheral neuropathy (PN) can also have other causes, such as: > > * other cancer treatments, such as surgery or radiation > * tumors pressing on nerves > * infections that affect the nerves > * diabetes > * shingles > * low vitamin B levels > * some autoimmune disorders And alcoholism, most definitely, but I hasten to say that that's not the case with Linda. I do seem to recall a study somewhere on vitamin B-something and PN; some people had good results, but I don't recall the stats. I'll check Medline and a few other places. Keep on rockin', Rain @@@@ \\\\\