CBD oil for Neuropathy

Hello folks - @nkhan1958; @johnbishop; @pfbacon,; @sarah_leanne - I was diagnosed with neuropathy at Mayo Clinic in Rochester a few years back and have the numbness, ultra sensitivity, tingling, burning and pain. I was prescribed Gabapentin and only take that at night because I can't function during the day if I take as much as they want me to. I also take the Gabapentin for neck and back pain. It helps me sleep, but not sure if it does anything for the pain and I'm 99% sure it has some bad side effects, which I HATE!! On top of Mayo suggesting I have my fourth EMG, they recently suggested I start taking Lyrica, which I refused. I don't know about the rest of you, but I can't handle another EMG. Its got to be the worst procedure ever known to man. Anyway, I have been doing tons of research on alternatives to prescriptions for neuropathy and found some good info on Alpha Lipoic Acid for it. I ordered some from one of the reputable vitamin companies I purchase many of our vitamins from and started taking it a couple days ago. I am thinking it might take a bit to get into my system and start working, but I will keep you all posted on my progress and whether it helps or not. I am a federal employee and was told I'm not allowed to use CBD oil products, more specifically if they contain any THC, which from what I am reading, is the only kind worthwhile using. I retire in about 21 months, not that I'm counting. 🙂

Hi @pjfrahm, welcome to Connect. Thanks for sharing. I also was diagnosed with idiopathic small fiber peripheral neuropathy at Rochester Mayo Clinic. I only have the numbness so there was no drug treatment prescribed since there are not any available. I take supplements also to help with the numbness. It seems to have stopped or at least slowed down the progression of the neuropathy for me. R-ALA is one of the supplements I take also. You can read my story and find the links to how I found what has helped me here:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anyone-here-dealing-with-peripheral-neuropathy/
I retire from my second career of 21 years at the end of this year...but I'm not counting ☺ Good luck on your retirement! It's good to do your research.

FYI -- from what I have heard from fellow PN-ers, R-Alpha Lipoic Acid is better (more effective) than just Alpha Lipoic Acid (without the R)

Dang, wish I'd known that before I ordered 4 bottles. Next time for sure I'll include the R!!

Hello folks - @nkhan1958; @johnbishop; @pfbacon,; @sarah_leanne - I was diagnosed with neuropathy at Mayo Clinic in Rochester a few years back and have the numbness, ultra sensitivity, tingling, burning and pain. I was prescribed Gabapentin and only take that at night because I can't function during the day if I take as much as they want me to. I also take the Gabapentin for neck and back pain. It helps me sleep, but not sure if it does anything for the pain and I'm 99% sure it has some bad side effects, which I HATE!! On top of Mayo suggesting I have my fourth EMG, they recently suggested I start taking Lyrica, which I refused. I don't know about the rest of you, but I can't handle another EMG. Its got to be the worst procedure ever known to man. Anyway, I have been doing tons of research on alternatives to prescriptions for neuropathy and found some good info on Alpha Lipoic Acid for it. I ordered some from one of the reputable vitamin companies I purchase many of our vitamins from and started taking it a couple days ago. I am thinking it might take a bit to get into my system and start working, but I will keep you all posted on my progress and whether it helps or not. I am a federal employee and was told I'm not allowed to use CBD oil products, more specifically if they contain any THC, which from what I am reading, is the only kind worthwhile using. I retire in about 21 months, not that I'm counting. 🙂

I use CBD Isolate which I imported from China to Australia. It has zero THC but treats my identical symptoms very well. While not eliminated the symptoms of CIPN have been reduced my 90%. We are now running Government monitored clinical trials in Aus and I have joined that program.