Has anyone found a treatment that helps with peripheral neuropathy?

Posted by bigjohnscho @bigjohnscho, Jul 1, 2025

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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@levelup I suspect u r a senior. Nerves need vitamin B12 to maintain their insulation. B12 is extracted from foods that contain it in our stomach acid. Because us seniors have less stomach acid we have less B12 circulating. Those of us who eat plenty of B12 rich foods like liver ,mussels, don't loose their nerves insulation. METHYLCOBALAMIN is the best supplement.
COBA stands for cobalamin. That's a soil mineral that's supports B12 making bacteria. Wind blows it onto grass and we eat the animals.
That's why vegans have to take a supplement. Go for it. Eat better food.

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@jamessaxo Vit b12 is very useful. May about 1.2 mg per day. Best to take it directly onto the inner cheeks by squirt bottle than through the tummy as lots go for waste in the tummy acid

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@jamessaxo Vit b12 is very useful. May about 1.2 mg per day. Best to take it directly onto the inner cheeks by squirt bottle than through the tummy as lots go for waste in the tummy acid

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@andries Maybe

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@jamessaxo yes, I'm 59, and you were right about the B12, the problem I had was that I had TOO much via B12 injections, plus, I wasn't watching the B12 I was getting in supplements (more on that further down in this paragraph). My B12 levels were 5x the safe upper limit when I finally had them tested and could have been higher than that, sadly. So, I'm now on the slow recovery phase which could take 6 months to a year. Pins and needles coupled with burning sensations when exposed to heat sources like sunlight, warm temps outside of air conditioned buildings, and the rise in blood pressure from anything like laughter to anger to fright triggers it. But I believe that it's getting better, however slowly. To your point, there is literature everywhere about the lack of B12 and neuropathy, but also misleading information everywhere that says that your system "gets rid of excess B12". This is correct, it does, but first (as you probably know since you are knowledgeable about B12) it's stored in the liver for later use. The lithium orolate worked as a nerve block for me, but losing much of my sense of taste was a bit harrowing.

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@levelup
Please share what you are doing to improve your health

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@levelup
Please share what you are doing to improve your health

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@chandria40 do you mean since the excess B12 issue?

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The red near infrared light therapy has helped me a lot just make sure you research before purchasing there are a lot of knock offs out there

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I was just diagnosed with severe Neuropathy I have osteoporosis I have fallen broken my femur in two places gastric issues many more issues I feel like I don’t know what to do I take so much medicine I am deeply overwhelmed thank you all for listening

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The red near infrared light therapy has helped me a lot just make sure you research before purchasing there are a lot of knock offs out there

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@kekimmel
Thank you. Can you please share where you purchased your light and the full price.

If you would like to DM me that's fine as well.

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I was just diagnosed with severe Neuropathy I have osteoporosis I have fallen broken my femur in two places gastric issues many more issues I feel like I don’t know what to do I take so much medicine I am deeply overwhelmed thank you all for listening

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@vonnie1965 - Sorry to hear that you were just diagnosed with severe neuropathy along with many other issues. It definitely is something that can overwhelming for anyone having to figure out how to manage all of the symptoms. You mentioned that you take a lot of medication. Have you thought about reviewing the different medications with your doctor to see if they might have some suggestions?

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@vonnie1965 - Sorry to hear that you were just diagnosed with severe neuropathy along with many other issues. It definitely is something that can overwhelming for anyone having to figure out how to manage all of the symptoms. You mentioned that you take a lot of medication. Have you thought about reviewing the different medications with your doctor to see if they might have some suggestions?

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@johnbishop Thank you so much for replying!!! When I go to primary care Dr I am going to take your advice and talk to her about my medications!!! I am just a bit as I said over whelmed I am just concerned about being a burden to my family
I have always taken care of myself I do hope you are handling your neuropathy better than I am thank you again !!!!!

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@johnbishop Thank you so much for replying!!! When I go to primary care Dr I am going to take your advice and talk to her about my medications!!! I am just a bit as I said over whelmed I am just concerned about being a burden to my family
I have always taken care of myself I do hope you are handling your neuropathy better than I am thank you again !!!!!

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@vonnie1965
I can understand this, I agree speak to your physician. Self-advocacy is key!

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