Both my husband and I take ALA, as per an incredible rheumatologist that we had (who retired, unfortunately for us!). We've been taking ALA for over 10-12 yrs now, and while we both still experience neuropathy (for our distinctive reasons), we cannot imagine --- and don't want to either!---what our lives would be like without the supplement. (We're both 75). Neither of us (especially me) do well with pain meds (like gabapentin, which for me induces hallucinations and inability to function) and will not take Cymbalta, Lyrica, etc, as has been the answer from several neurologists. Uh-uh! So we stick with ALA, religiously. Does it make neuropathic pain disappear? Of course not, but in combination with our diet choices, lifestyle changes, and inclusion of other specific supplements, both of us manage. There is NO "cure-all" on the market. We do not expect to ever be free from the nasties created by peripheral neuropathy, so we do the best we can for ourselves, accepting that some days are better than others, and granting ourselves the freedom to listen to our bodies, resting and even napping as needed.
I hope you can come to terms with what your body is going through, and that you can find what helps you best.