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I have had Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy for over 8 years. I do not take any pain pills, just use organic turmeric for any pain I have in my body. I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis and would be bedridden if not for taking the Turmeric every day. I have the pain and the burning, stabbing mostly at night. I am using an organic CBD muscle rub on my feet, before going to bed. It helps with the pain. During the day I have to be careful I do not lose my balance, falling is something I never want to do again! So I walk carefully holding on to things or people, I know, as I go. Pain meds only give other issues and I do not want to deal with those. I keep busy during the days with lots of projects. I would like to know if it is possible to stop the progression, it is now up to my knees. I do take ALA/Alpha Lipoic Acid daily and Benfotaimine-B1 and other vitamins as I've learned what might help. I would appreciate knowing if there are any other vitamins or minerals I can take to stop this progression. Thank you.

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Welcome @healthynana, I also take a protocol of supplements which I have been on since 2016. I just have the numbness in my feet and legs but also was worried about progression. While I don't have any definitive evidence from getting tested again, I do feel like I've either slowed the progression or possible stopped it. My feet have a little more feeling than they did when I started my journey to learn as much as I can about neuropathy and what can help. I posted my story in another discussioin here - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/310341/

The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy has a list of supplements that are known to help neuropathy patients along with other complementary and alternative treatments - https://www.foundationforpn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Complementary-and-Alternative-Treatments-Revised-2020-final.-1.pdf

There is also another discussion on the Protocol 525 which is what I am taking - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/have-you-tried-the-new-protocol-525-product-for-neuropathy-relief/

Have you made any lifestyle type changes or modified your diet to help with your neuropathy?