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Does any neurologist prescribe Alpha Lipoic Acid?
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@abbybarnes I have idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy and my current Neurologist, has done nothing aside from prescribing all of the "1st line treatments" antidepressants gabapenton, you get what I mean, none have touched it. It's gone from my feet to halfway up my buttocks in 2 years. Total agony, 24 hours a day. I'm taking this list to my GP, no help there either yet, aside from B12 injections, I thank you for this list of things to try. I've tried so, so many medications, potions, lotions, at my wits end...
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@cynbell I’ve been taking gabapentin (300 mg. X1 day@bed) and ALA 600mg. 1xday plus a multi vitamin for 8 yrs. I don’t drink alcohol, eat a healthy diet, and exercise regularly which have helped to stop the progression and improve my neuropathy greatly. Hope you find some relief.
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I share your frustration. Dealing with several doctors for my neuropathy and fallout from shin shave biopsy and I am repeatedly offered gabapentin which I always refuse. My neurologist did say that ALA could be helpful in dealing with neuropathy and I take 699 mg per day along with other supplements. I have celiac disease which caused my neuropathy so I need to be gluten free and must supplement because celiac folk usually have problems with absorption of vitamins and minerals. However, a recent visit to a primary care doctor was disappointing as he would not test my blood for copper, zinc because of insurance payment issues. Our medical system is set up with "gatekeepers" who limit the amount of investigation and care we can get. Big pharma and others may be to blame.