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Has anyone found a treatment that helps with peripheral neuropathy?
I suspect that everyone on this forum has been searching for a medication that helps their neuropathy and even though you no that all the internet claims are false we continue to waste hundreds of pounds. Desperation is a powerful force. Has any one been fortunate enough to find a genuine treatment. I just can’t believe that there are so many awful people who prey on our vulnerability and knowingly orchestrate such elaborate scams.
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@granny73
I have idiopathic sensory neuropathy but do NOT take Lyrica or Gabapentin - bad side effects but instead take alpha lipoic acid and medical grade B complex vitamins and S-Acetyl Glutathione. I do not have diabetes but had pins and needles and numbness and burning all over my body - dr had prescribed these two awful medicines and when I tried Lyrica lowest dose it just made me so tired I could hardly walk to my car. Anyway, am a happy camper now and hope it does not come back - drs don't know a thing about supplements. They make money prescribing meds - anyway I found out about Alpha lipoic acid here in these forums so truly tested and my Back to Nature person said Source Naturals was the best
brand. It's been weeks now and am symptom free - I was ready to sit down and die as there is no cure. I pray these supplements continue to work.
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4 ReactionsThank you for sharing this. Can I find those vitamins in a drug store over the counter?
I have been using Alpha Lipoic Acid 600 mg and Wes tab one which is a B vitamin and use Mama Bear Oasis cream on my feet when needed for the past several months and I have seen much improvement. From what I read, Neuropathy does not go away, but one can live with it taking supplements that help it be more bearable.
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At a recent doctor's visit, I told him I was able to reduce my daily gabapentin dose from 2400 mg (600 x4) to 1200 mg (300x4) after I started taking R alpha lipoic acid 900mg a day (300x3).
He looked at me kinda funny. Then as I was sitting there, he googled R alpha lipoic acid and apparently was satisfied it was legit.
By the way, I tried pronouncing the word gnocchi for two Italians. They both said, I never got it right!
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2 ReactionsI have idiopathic neuropathy in both my feet, no diabetes. I've had this for about 7 years & it's gotten progressively worse. I also don't take any meds for it. I found this Mayo Clinic post for the first time last week searching for some relief for nights - the burning & tingling keeps me up. It's exhausting. Someone here suggested lidocaine. I have been putting lidocaine pads (Salon Pas) on the bottom my feet (I 've tried everything & figured I had nothing to lose). It may be unique to me but I can't believe the relief I'm getting! These pads quell my pain and I can finally sleep through the night. Sharing this info as it may be helpful to someone else.
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I also have taken Gabapentin and had bad side effects. Would you share what dosages you take of the supplements.
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@sam3120
I have burning sensation in my body and tingling on both feet. I put Vicks Vaporub on my feet and it helps
Look into CET treatment. You can Google it or allow AI to find it and tell you all about it. Not a perfect fit but on day 71 of treatment I am much much better.
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