Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA): Anyone had success?

Posted by wisfloj @wisfloj, Jan 26, 2020

Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) user for at least 6 months. Seemed to work after several weeks, then not, then somewhat, now not at all and the burning pain is spreading to most of my body. Anybody find success? Is this how it works for you as well? Just hate to throw away money and continue unnecessary/ ineffective supplements. I use the Ergomax brand.
Thank you fellow sufferers! Appreciate this forum and people willing to share, advise and encourage!

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lianemylove3 | @lianemylove3 | Feb 21 2:11pm

In reply to @vvvalsigkap "Please share your experiences using PEA for post surgical nerve pain or neuropathy." + (show)

Been taking it for a year and it seems to help some, but it took a while to notice.

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Feb 21 3:08pm

In reply to @vvvalsigkap "Please share your experiences using PEA for post surgical nerve pain or neuropathy." + (show)

@vvvalsigkap You will notice that we merged your post with an existing discussion on the same topic in the Neuropathy group and added it to the Chronic Pain group. If you click the link below it will take you to the beginning of the discussion where you can learn what other members have shared:
-- Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA): Anyone had success? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pea-success/

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Feb 21 3:10pm

In reply to @lianemylove3 "Been taking it for a year and it seems to help some, but it took a..." + (show)

Welcome @lianemylove3, I'm happy to see that you have already connected with another member @vvvalsigkap to share your experience. Do you have neuropathy pain or post surgical nerve pain?

vvvalsigkap | @vvvalsigkap | Feb 21 10:19pm

I have post surgical nerve pain(3.5 yrs post op from 2 back surgeries L1-L5) with metal at L4-L5. Also recently diagnosed with neuropathy. I have balance issues since June, 2022 from Covid booster taken so I could go on a cruise. Wondering if PEA is helpful to anyone as all the meds they have tried make my legs swell so not taking anything specifically for nerve pain. Prefer to try natural things.

sue4 | @sue4 | Feb 22 7:48am

In reply to @jeaiken "In Italy, neuropathy is treated with Lipoic Acid & PEA. Has anyone tried PEA or the..." + (show)

@jeaiken I tried 2 bottles of PEA; didn’t help-no change

kadfrompa3232 | @kadfrompa3232 | Feb 22 4:16pm

What is PEA?

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Feb 22 4:55pm

In reply to @kadfrompa3232 "What is PEA?" + (show)

@kadfrompa3232 https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1596/palmitoylethanolamide-pea

kadfrompa3232 | @kadfrompa3232 | Feb 23 1:41pm

In reply to @johnbishop "@kadfrompa3232 https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1596/palmitoylethanolamide-pea" + (show)

thank you

deborahs18 | @deborahs18 | Feb 25 9:12am

I am using Mirica Advanced Formula High Absorption PEA. I take it 2-3 times per day. It is not a complete solution but I have been able to greatly reduce my pain medication. I’ve been taking it for about 9 months.

mimi85 | @mimi85 | Mar 2 4:27am

Hola!
Estoy tomando PEAfort desde hace 3 meses porque tengo diagnosticado Síndrome de ACNES (síndrome del atrapamiento del nervio cutáneo) desde hace más de 2 años. Es un dolor neuropático que me provoca muchas limitaciones en mi día a día. Al principio me dieron mucha medicación como: DULOTEX, RIVOTRIL, CAPSAICINA, VELYNTRA, ZALDIAR, LORAZEPAM, etc. Todos los efectos secundarios que me daban estas medicaciones, eran incompatibles para ser mínimamente funcional en las tareas cotidianas y decidí dejar de tomarlos. Le pedí a mi médico de la unidad del dolor que me trata, que me diese alguna medicación que fuese más natural, a ver si eso me funcionaba y me recetó PEAfort. Si que es cierto que al principio empecé a notar una "leve" mejoría, pero ahora pasado unos meses, me da la sensación que me he quedado estancada. Es cierto que a día de hoy, no he encontrado nada que me funcione. Ya he pasado por quirófano, me realizaron una neurolisis con rotura de la musculatura profunda de la pared abdominal, y ha sido totalmente inefectiva. Creo q que este tipo de patologías están muy infravaloradas y los que las padecemos, estamos bastante abandonados y nos sentimos bastante incomprendidos.
Saludos.

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