@cynbell

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.