Had my first alcoholic beverage a month and a half ago. One is fine... second should be okay at least an hour later. Too many in a short period of time could spike blood pressure. Need to avoid that for about a year.

But I'm alright. Doing cognitive therapy. Speech is nearly perfect unless I'm nervous, frustrated, under pressure or trying to rush. Then I stutter like an idiot, say wrong words, make no sense or struggle to find the right words. Even better yet I don't notice them myself a lot.

Pain is gone and spasticity is gone for the most part. All is well so far. It's been 6 1/2 months now. Fastest half year of my life, all a blur for the most part. No drinking needed! :-P