Living with Neuropathy - Welcome to the group

Thank you for sharing this. Is it different than the protocol 525? I’m new to having neuropathy issues, so trying to explore what might be best for me and not interact with anti rejection meds...which so many supplements and drugs do.

im 69 yr old female Have progressive body pains throught ncluding private parts It has increased last few months Live on my own and to be honest I'm scared. Dr given me pain medication that doesn't help at all ive been treated as a neurotic woman which of which im not. this attitude doesn't help my condition I could scream with the pain every day. I need them to investigate my condition but fear its to late. Im normally a very possotive but this cronich condition has diminished any form of positivity . I cry for help every day sorry to bee morbid but its how I feel.

im 69 yr old female Have progressive body pains throught ncluding private parts It has increased last few months Live on my own and to be honest I'm scared. Dr given me pain medication that doesn't help at all ive been treated as a neurotic woman which of which im not. this attitude doesn't help my condition I could scream with the pain every day. I need them to investigate my condition but fear its to late. Im normally a very possotive but this cronich condition has diminished any form of positivity . I cry for help every day sorry to bee morbid but its how I feel.

@athenalee, Just from a quick glance the Nuturna Neuropathy Support Formula contains a lot of the same supplements as the Protocol 525 but they don't list how much with the exception of 600 mg ALA and they do not specify ALA, S-ALA or na-R-ALA. The Protocol 525 na-R-ALA supplement is a morning dose of 2 capsules and evening dose of 2 capsules for 1200 mg. The other difference that would bother me is B6 that the Nuturna proprietary blend contains. That is because unless you are deficient in B6 it's the one that can make your neuropathy worse (in my non medical opinion).

- B-6 vitamin danger!: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/b-6-vitamin-danger/

No matter what type of supplement is used, I would run it by my doctor or pharmacist before using it.

im 69 yr old female Have progressive body pains throught ncluding private parts It has increased last few months Live on my own and to be honest I'm scared. Dr given me pain medication that doesn't help at all ive been treated as a neurotic woman which of which im not. this attitude doesn't help my condition I could scream with the pain every day. I need them to investigate my condition but fear its to late. Im normally a very possotive but this cronich condition has diminished any form of positivity . I cry for help every day sorry to bee morbid but its how I feel.

Hello Rod @rtvin53, I see you have been a member for a few months but this is your first post so I would like to welcome you to Connect. I'm not sure this is the information you are looking for but most over the counter Alpha Lipoic Acid brands contain both the synthetic (S- ALA) and the active (R-ALA). The R-form of alpha-lipoic acid is the active, natural form. The S-form occurs when alpha lipoic acid is synthetically manufactured, creating both the S-form and the active R-form. If the label doesn't specify R-ALA, then it more than likely is part S-ALA and not as effective for treatment. Here are some good references that provide more information on ALA.

- Alpha Lipoic Acid: http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/dietary-factors/lipoic-acid
- Different Forms of Lipoic Acid: What You Need to Know: https://geronova.com/consumers/different-forms-of-lipoic-acid/
- Diabetic neuropathy: Can dietary supplements help?: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetic-neuropathy/in-depth/diabetic-neuropathy-and-dietary-supplements/art-20095406

You might also be interested in the following discussions to learn what others have shared:
- Supplement recommendations: What can help neuropathy?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/supplement-recommendations-can-help/
- Diabetic Neuropathy progressing?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/diabetic-neuropathy-progressing/
- Have you tried the new Protocol 525 product for neuropathy relief?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/have-you-tried-the-new-protocol-525-product-for-neuropathy-relief/

Are you currently taking any supplements to help with your diabetic neuropathy?

To start, my apolgies for this question because it has probably been answered many times bofore. I would like to try acetyl l carnitine for my night time pins and needles in my feet due to non diabetic peripheral neuropathy ( I take R-ALA 600 mg at present). Any wisdom on this and what is a typical dosage? It is available in 500 mg, 1000 mg. Thanks in advance.

The name of the supplement is Nuturna Maximum Strength NEUROPATHY Support Formula

To start, my apolgies for this question because it has probably been answered many times bofore. I would like to try acetyl l carnitine for my night time pins and needles in my feet due to non diabetic peripheral neuropathy ( I take R-ALA 600 mg at present). Any wisdom on this and what is a typical dosage? It is available in 500 mg, 1000 mg. Thanks in advance.

I'm not sure there is what you can call a typical dosage but I can share I take 500 mg of Acetyl-L-Carnitine along with 100 mcg Vitamin K2 twice daily (morning and evening) along with 600 mg of na-R-ALA morning and evening and the other supplements included in the Protocol 525 - https://theprotocol525.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Instructions_Introduction.pdf.