Have you tried the new Protocol 525 product for neuropathy relief?
I have used the original version of the Protocol 525 product (https://theprotocolworks.com/) since 2016. I have idiopathic small fiber peripheral neuropathy with the only symptom being numbness in both legs. When I started taking the protocol, the numbness was just below my knees. After 2 months, the numbness seems to be just above the ankles which is subjective on my part with no additional testing. I do feel it is a win-win for me as my neuropathy has not progressed like I was told it would by the neurologist. I have continued taking the protocol in hopes that it may continue to roll back the numbness symptoms. I have noticed some new feeling in my feet in the last 2 months. Some feeling has returned to me feet and they seem to feel better lately although I still have the numbness – hard to describe the difference.
The Protocol 525 is not a cure for neuropathy. It treats the pain and discomfort symptoms of neuropathy without the drugs which have their own side effects. Have you tried the Protocol 525 or the original protocol? Did it help? If yes, how? If no, please share.
Note: I have no commercial investment in the protocol and I am sharing this information as someone who has found some degree of relief using this combination of supplements. I also discussed these supplements with my Mayo primary care team before I started taking them. The care team sent them to the pharmacist for review who did not have any major concerns for me taking them.
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For more information and a list of the ingredients, please see the frequently asked questions on the Protocol's website here - https://theprotocolworks.com/faq/.
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@lincolned I hope it works for you and provides some relief. Can you keep us updated after you have had a chance to try it?
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Hi again, I came across this list of things that can aggrevate neuropathy. in that seafood is on the list, does it rule out taking fish oil as part of the Protocol program? I think i have had a reaction to salmon.
yes, I will keep you updated. I am about to order it now.
I don't think so. The Omega 3 fish oil capsules 1000 mg (EPA 330 mg. DHA 220 mg) are part of the Protocol as well as the Hemp Seed Oil which provides plant based Omega 3 and 6. I like taking it in capsule form as I used to have to take 2 tsps daily of fish oil and while I'm not really alergic, I don't like any seafood. It doesn't agree with me 😁
Here's some info on the topic -- Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation for improving peripheral nerve health: protocol for a systematic review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5875591/
This sounds very interesting. How does this protocol work if it doesn’t involve meds? Thank you.
This pretty much sums it up - https://theprotocol525.com/faq/
Thank you John. I’ll check it out b
John, checking out P525: couple questions: are there specific foods or medication you should avoid with P525? My feet don’t burn they are ice cold. Will P525 help me? How much water should you drink daily with it? Thanks for all of your information, bcool123
@bcool123 - Each of us are different so I can only share my experience with the Protocol 525. It has helped me slow or possibly stop the progression of my neuropathy. I have more feeling in my feet than I did when I started using the supplements in 2016 that were combined into the Protocol 525 product and my neuropathy has not gotten any worse. My feet still feel cold at times but I do what I can to warm them up and protect them as much as I can.
The Protocol 525 FAQs statement on how much water you should drink with the 525 -- "...We recommend that 80 to 100 ounces of water be consumed when using The Protocol 525 so the body can not only properly absorb the additional nutrients being offered to it, but discard the unneeded excess through natural processing in the kidneys. Hydrated cells and organs operate at their best, and that is the condition that we strive to achieve." -- https://theprotocol525.com/faq/. Here are a couple of more sites on the topic:
-- Water: How much should you drink every day?: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256
-- How Much Water You Need to Drink: https://www.healthline.com/health/how-much-water-should-I-drink
Everyone should eat a healthy diet, protocol or no protocol. 🙂 I try to avoid sugar and alcohol because they definitely do not help if you have neuropathy. Here's some good information from the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy - https://www.foundationforpn.org/living-well/lifestyle/nutrition/
I really try to drink a minimum of 64 oz of water daily in addition to coffee, tea or other liquids I drink during the day. Sometimes I get it done and sometimes I fall short but get up the next day and try it again. I think hydration is really important for everyone.
Good luck on whatever you decide and hope you find some relief!
John, thank you for your input in the websites. I’m looking into all of them, bcool123