I am currently doing research on neuropathy since no doctor seems to want to focus on it for longer than 30 seconds. I have been plagued for about 5 years with neuropathy in my feet, a lot of numbness with limited pain. I have plenty of pain in my head to make up for the small amount in my feet. I just started ALA at 200mg/day. It seems to be helping almost immediately.
I take little Big Pharma drugs, only for my hypothyroidism and my hypertension. I just completed a six-month course of prednisone to treat my PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica). Currently we are treating my hyperparathyroidism with vitamin D and calcium supplements. No other drugs except Tylenol for pain.
My PCP wanted to start me on statins because my Lipid Panel was creeping up. I totally resisted and decided to give up refined sugar. It took about two months to no longer crave sugar, but I was able to kick the habit. The serendipity was my Lipid panel has not looked this good in 25 years. That was two years ago. I still do not eat refined sugar, no longer even want it.
I eat organic at home, and do not go to fast food places or eat in chain restaurants where the food is processed so that every site is serving the exact same food.
I applaud your efforts to get off of Big Pharma. My experience is that fewer drugs allows our body to do what it does best, that is, to heal itself. Hang in there and you will be able to better identify and treat your problems with fewer drugs and more healthy living lifestyles.