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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. 🙂
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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.
Benfotiamine alphalipoic acid grapeseed oil primrose oil and Lyrica have all helped me with the pins and needles. I’m just starting my research on whether to add cbd oil and whether to rub in or take internally. I’ve been trying to counteract the pins and needles for about 25 years now. All of the above have helped quite a bit but want to add cbd to the mix to see if I can get the pins and needles closer to 0%
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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/?pg=42#comment-65985
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.