Alpha lipoic acid for Neuropathy

Posted by bjbates53 @bjbates53, Oct 8, 2022

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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raebaby | @raebaby | 6 days ago

I've been taking ALA for 3 years since I got neuropathy from chemo. I look at the fact it hasn't gotten worse so that is a possible benefit.

artemis1886 | @artemis1886 | 5 days ago

I tried ALA and had an awful allergic reaction. My body swelled up, my diuretics were not working so I could not go to the restroom. Due to all the edema my lymphedema got really bad could not breathe because it triggered my asthma. I ended up getting really sick. My husband suggested I stop the ALA and I got better.