Intravenous (IV) Alpha Lipoic Acid

I've had neuropathy for as long as I can remember. I inherited it from my mother and she inherited it from her mother. I've heard it's pretty rare when you inherited and not get it from something else.

That’s me and no one I tell about it can understand what I’m talking about.

That’s how I feel……like I’m carrying extra weights on my feet. Can’t walk very far and tires me out.

I take 600 mg of ALA daily as prescribed by my neurologist. I definitely can tell the difference, but I haven't tried the IV.
Please keep us posted. Good Luck.

How are your infusion treatments going?

Hello @hinsopa, Welcome to Connect. Hopefully @danye1 will provide an update on the Intravenous (IV) Alpha Lipoic Acid infusions and if they have helped or not. Are you considering the IV ALA infusions? Do you mind sharing a little more about your neuropathy diagnosis?

Are you taking the "R" type of ALA, i.e., "R-ALA" or the "regular" ALA product which is a combination of "R" and "S" types?

How long did the ALA take to reduce your pain level?

I use Sundown non-gmo
600 Alpha Lipoic Acid. Its an orange bottle.
The ones I take a gluten free and dairy free. I've been using this brand for over 10 yrs.
It took about a month to work. I also found socks that are copper fit that make my feet feel great..
Hope this helps

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How are you taking the ALA? I tried the Swanson’s brand and every time I take it it makes me vomit 🤮. Doesn’t matter what the mg is I vomit. Does anyone else have this issue?

Some members of the Protocol 525 Facebook group had to follow a ramp up schedule when starting to take the ALA specifically because it can cause digestive issues in some people. They work there way up to the 600mg twice daily dosage over a period of time using 100mg capsules. It also helps to take them with food. I posted about it in the 525 discussion here:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708836/