Alpha lipoic acid for Neuropathy
I have had CIDP for 20 years and have done fairly well. But when I have a setback, my legs are very weak. In the past, I have found ALA caps to help me a lot. However, I have reflux and can't tolerate it. A pharmacist suggesting putting the capsule inside an empty capsule and see if that would help. It did not. I take it with food and lots of water. Still causes problems. Has anyone tried ALA as a tablet and had success with it? Any other suggestions would be welcome. I also take Cerefolin NAC.
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My kidneys were severely impacted by ALA. Pretty rare but you are fortunate that your doctor was aware of this. My protein levels dropped dramatically. Had a biopsy. Very frightening. Slow recovery but I’m grateful my urologist figured it out.