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Has anyone had success taking Alpha lipoic acid for neuropathy?
Has anyone had good results taking Alpha lipoic acid for neuropathy caused from Chemo (CIPN)? A fellow patient told me she didn't have neuropathy anymore and when I asked why, she said she was taking Alpha lipoic acid. I bought some and after getting approval from my oncologist, started taking 2 a day, the recommended dosage. When I did research to validate the benefits, some info was positive while some was indifferent. I honestly think it's working. It's been about 2 weeks. I will suggest if you do start using it, take it with a soda. I tried water, milk, after a meal and I had heartburn so bad. When I decided to take it with soda I had no heartburn at all. Dr Pepper works for me and I take it on an
empty stomach with my regular morning meds. I was just curious if someone had any positive feedback. Thanks
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@indywoman I got it from Walmart
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1 Reaction@indywoman I'm taking NERVE RENEW OPTIMIZER 300 mg stabilized R-ALA per capsule - 2/day. phone 1-888-840-7142. I have taken this R-ALA for years and it works. Good luck.
@antoniodoria I was taking 2 a day of the one that contained both R and S because it said to take 2. I'll ok it with my oncologist to take 2 of the R though because I do take several supplements.
Acetyl-l Carnitine is also recommended for neuropathy. After taking Alpha-lipoic acid for a few months I started getting mouth sores. I can tolerate the Acetyl-l Carnitine but attempts to use ALA for long periods of time doesn't work for me I guess. Disappointing as ALA was helpful.
I’ve been taking it for about 4 months and it has really helped me, too. I only take one capsule in the morning with water and wait 1/2 hour before eating anything. Two tablets gives me heartburn. Interesting that you take yours with soda.
@cboydb I was getting mouth sores from the chemo before I started taking ALA. They are better than they used to be though.
@indywoman Pure or Toniiq on Amazon are reputable brands. I take 1500 of R-ala oked by a neurologist.
@steelman48 I had heartburn too until I started taking it with Dr. Pepper
@carol1024 I just received a tube of Dermavitality cream. Very "pepperminty " aroma. ; )
Can you tell us how long before you noticed some results? I don't expect instant results, but since you've had good luck, I was wondering how quickly I could see a change. Thanks!
@suzva it was only a few days. I put footies on after I put it on my feet. I made sure to get it between my toes and on bottom of feet. Let me know when you feel it working.
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