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Neuropathy and natural supplements such as magnesium and alpha acid
First off, I want to say if I didn’t have this Mayo Clinic website I would have lost it. Thank you for all the advise and caring you give.
Second, I would like to ask if anyone has had great results from taking alpha lipoid acid and magnesium ? I’m a soon to be a 67 year old female that neuropathy hit 3 years ago. It’s a nightmare at times. I have known people with Cancer that live normal lives now, which I’m very thankful for, it seems neuropathy just goes on, no matter. You can try to do the things you used to do but sometimes it is to no avail as it’s hard to even get out of bed in the morning because of pain. I also have the pchological problem of being so reliant on my husband when I have been independent , worked out, loved to cook, now it’s hard to stand, only short periods of time. I think I am over Dr.s, it’s like chasing the wind.
My question is, has anyone tried the alpha lopic acid along with magnesium ? How many milligrams is safe for a medium size woman and what is the best brand for both of these. Dr.s will poo poo this as they want to push the drugs, I’ve been prescribed everything and couldn’t tolerate Cymbalta, I almost scratched myself to the bone. I have been on steroids several times, it can destroy every part of your body, not sure why that is not realized. I want to finally try something natural, if anyone can help I would appreciate it very much.
Thank you, Judy
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I started taking ALA a few months ago and it did seem to help. My hands are worse again, but not sure if I did something (food? activity?) that aggravated my symptoms.
Yes, my husband takes both plus B12 and his neuropathy is gone, Stonehenge has a combo and he adds magnesium.
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2 ReactionsI think that the methylprednisolone that I took prior to end of 2024 was the cause of my neuropathy--it is a form of steroid. Doctors need to be more careful in prescribing these kind of drugs as they have numerous side effects. I am taking alpha lipoic acid (just started) at 600mg. I also take B complex and magnesium. My neuropathy has spread from my feet to my shins and I have rope burn feelings in my arms. I see my neurologist in July and hope he will do more tests. I get wobbly legs sometimes but I am trying to carry on. Standing in one place is more challenging than walking sometimes. I am doing p.t. and the massage and TENS offer some short term relief. I do feel very vulnerable--you are not alone!
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1 ReactionIt's such a struggle. I hope you get better. My husband's is terrible and our neurologist is no help.
Hi Judy, I sincerely wish to thank you for raising the question you did ss above as the information provided by all answers has helped me and I will start on some supplements. I was born with spins bifida paralysed feet and MRI shows severe degenerative deases. I managed well untill age 70 but in the last two yrs have chronic neuropathy in both legs and feet. Prescribed Nortriptyline but does not help. Hope ALA helps once I speak to Drs
I take all kinds of vitamins, potions, and stuff, and use an Oxiline TENS unit on my hands and feet, but lately have been putting Voltaren gel on my hands and feet at night. This has greatly reduced the pain. Costco sells it and has their own brand with the same ingredients for less cost. I just got some, but haven't tried it yet. So, I recommend Voltaren gel to help. Walk bare-footed all you can. Copper brand open-toe compression socks also seem to help. Cut carbohydrates to a minimum. I take alpha lipoic and B-12 to name a few. The only thing that has had the most effect is the Voltaren. My best!
I have peripheral neuropathy since ending chemo for breast cancer 3 years ago. I had to quit driving. Right from the start my oncologist told me to take Alpha lipoic acid. I also take magnesium and gabapentin. I' m somewhat clumsy but get along okay. I'm 83 and just flew home from trips to Cancun and another to Texas. I rarely use my cane. Life isn't over. I wish you well..