Alpha lipoic acid for Neuropathy

@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

I have had idiopathic neuropathy in feet since my total knee replacements in 2016 and 2017. My diagnosis is my new knees flattened my feet more than they already were and the nerves on soles of feet are compressed. I have yet to meet a dr that will see it that way. I suffer daily with tingling, burning and numbness in my feet and going up calves. S pain management Dr suggested that I have my flat feet reconstructed but doesn’t know if that would solve the problem. My foot muscles are strong. Any suggestions?

Have you tried using insoles in your shoes to increase your arch? My recommendation is to see a podiatrist to have good ones made, or at least get the $30 Dr. Scholl’s to see if that provides any relief before buying good ones. I’ve used them in my ski boots for 30+ years and couldn’t ski without them (from a performance and comfort perspective). Good luck.

I have custom made insoles that I won’t walk without. As a result sneakers are worn constantly. I had last ones made very shortly after last tkr. Podiatrists look from a distance and says they are good. Maybe I ought to find a new podiatrist. Seems most podiatrists hear nerve pain and don’t want to get involved. Btw had 3 nerve decompressions in tarsal tunnel no change. Last dr I saw said if one of those surgeries didn’t even help s little his though is it is not the tarsal tunnel. The front third of my feet (ball of feet and big toe) are where all discomfort is coming from. I need to find the right dr.

Try a ski shop. They make very customized insoles every day.

I was taking rAlpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) for my peripheral neuropathy with nearly 100% effectiveness. I was admitted to the hospital for several days (an unrelated condition) and did not take the ALA. THE PN came back pretty hard. Has anyone else had experience with this product? Thank you.

How long did you take alpha lipoic acid before you started to see it helping the tingling? I’ve been taking 600 mg for about 6 weeks and haven’t seen any results yet.

I was taking rAlpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) for my peripheral neuropathy with nearly 100% effectiveness. I was admitted to the hospital for several days (an unrelated condition) and did not take the ALA. THE PN came back pretty hard. Has anyone else had experience with this product? Thank you.

Significant results within 2 weeks.

How long did you take alpha lipoic acid before you started to see it helping the tingling? I’ve been taking 600 mg for about 6 weeks and haven’t seen any results yet.