I took ALA for about 18 months, didn't see a difference. I then switched over to R-ALA about 7 months ago, no help. I have no pain, sensory and motor PN. Perhaps this supplement is designed to reduce pain, but it did not help me with numbness and balance issues from polyneuropathy. Glad you were benefiting from the supplement. Clear that not all things work for everyone, I believe it has to do with the cause of the PN. Ed

I’ve been taking ALA about 4 months with no results. I’m happy that it’s working for you.
Be Blessed,
Marilyn

Thank you. I’m sorry that it didn’t help you. Good luck going forward.

I started taking ALA about two months ago. I don’t have pain but I have tingling and vibrations in my hands and feet. Has anyone found that ALA helps for this? Or has anyone found anything else that might help with the tingling and vibrations?

What mg are most people taking of the R ALA?

Ok not sure what subgroup this fits in but going to try here. Interested to learn of anyone that has used a CBD cream, lotion or ointment to help reduce pain, tingling, stabbing in feet due to diabetic peripheral neurapathy. CBD vs CBD w/THC? Full spectrum vs broad vs isolate? Cream, lotion or ointment? Appreciate any feedback you might have.

Thanks.

Thanks John. That was helpful.

@oceanwinds - My official diagnosis from Mayo in MN was - idiopathic axonal sensory motor peripheral neuropathy. Or, yes polyneuropathy but I don't have autonomic. Of course, my first question was "what's that"? Well, since going to Mayo in Feb 2020 I have l earned a lot, reading mostly and I have to give the folks at Mayo a pat on the back for this forum because as far as I'm concerned, I've learned a lot from others who have this horrible disease. And I attribute a great deal of knowledge from our mentors and those who contribute. Mine is numbness with no pain right below the knees to toes and now a little in fingertips. Balance is horrible, have not been on my boat for 5 years. Standard progression I understand. Sorry to hear that your PN is body wide. I can't imagine what you are experiencing. I wish you the best and be safe in your journey through this and I hope someday you will get some answers. Ed

ALA works for me too. I took 100 mg 2xday for a few months, then lowered to 100 mg daily and now only 100mg on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Has kept everything under control for about 5 years now. I also take Super B complex which makes me feel energetic without caffeine and is good for nerve restoration and also choline because I never got over the pain after my gall bladder was removed and a patient shared that on a medical website and it works moderately well. I may not be cured, but I am managing it and rarely have breakthrough stinging or crawling sensations on my feet and legs and they only last a second, literally. I also make sure I don't let my legs and feet swell because that causes more problems so I lay down a while in the afternoon and use a recliner when I watch TV at night. I know the stinging, burning, itching, and crawly feelings can really make you suffer. My step mother was in agony from it and nothing the doctors did helped at all. She would cry and cry from the pain. She finally passed away and doesn't have to suffer anymore.

Yes, I am taking alpha lipoic acid 600 mg per day. I also noticed that the product Nervive has 600 mg also plus other herbal nutrients. I’m also taking 900 mg of gabapentin per day. No leg pain just back pain.