Alpha lipoic acid for Neuropathy

Posted by bjbates53 @bjbates53, Oct 8, 2022

I have had CIDP for 20 years and have done fairly well. But when I have a setback, my legs are very weak. In the past, I have found ALA caps to help me a lot. However, I have reflux and can't tolerate it. A pharmacist suggesting putting the capsule inside an empty capsule and see if that would help. It did not. I take it with food and lots of water. Still causes problems. Has anyone tried ALA as a tablet and had success with it? Any other suggestions would be welcome. I also take Cerefolin NAC.

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patrickski98 | @patrickski98 | May 21, 2023

In reply to @davidhpress "Have you tried Benfotiamine? ALA helps me a little but Benfotiamine has made a big difference..." + (show)

I have not. Thank you for the advice.

asergio714 | @asergio714 | May 22, 2023

In reply to @patrickski98 "I was taking rAlpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) for my peripheral neuropathy with nearly 100% effectiveness. I..." + (show)

Helped a little

joypalmer1 | @joypalmer1 | May 22, 2023

In reply to @davidhpress "Have you tried Benfotiamine? ALA helps me a little but Benfotiamine has made a big difference..." + (show)

Does it help with the tingling?

patrickski98 | @patrickski98 | May 22, 2023

In reply to @joypalmer1 "Does it help with the tingling?" + (show)

It did for me. About a 75-80% reduction.

davidhpress | @davidhpress | May 22, 2023

In reply to @joypalmer1 "Does it help with the tingling?" + (show)

Benfotiamine- big Yes for me

bettyg81pain | @bettyg81pain | May 22, 2023

In reply to @kp6350 "I have custom made insoles that I won’t walk without. As a result sneakers are worn..." + (show)

who did you have make make your insoles? I just ordered a pair from Foot Solutions-Did not have alot of luck with podiatrist customs-hope these are good

patrickski98 | @patrickski98 | May 23, 2023

In reply to @bettyg81pain "who did you have make make your insoles? I just ordered a pair from Foot Solutions-Did..." + (show)

Mine were made by the ski shop at Snowbird Ski Resort in near SLC Utah. To be clear, however, they were made for ski boots but I also use them in my everyday shoes.

joypalmer1 | @joypalmer1 | May 23, 2023

In reply to @davidhpress "Have you tried Benfotiamine? ALA helps me a little but Benfotiamine has made a big difference..." + (show)

Thank you. I will look into this!

joypalmer1 | @joypalmer1 | May 23, 2023

In reply to @asergio714 "Helped a little" + (show)

Thank you.

davidpn | @davidpn | May 24, 2023

In reply to @patrickski98 "I believe that the brand name is less important than the dose - 300mg. Good luck." + (show)

There are some brands more known than others. Most of my supplements are from Best Naturals including R-Alpha Lipoic Acid. You want that R in front to avoid synthetic ingredients. Other companies I go to include Drs. Best and NOW.

I do 300 mg., twice a day. My neurologist recommended splitting the dose to avoid possible side effects.

Hope that helps.