Foot neuropathy: What gives you relief?

Which brand of lipoic acid are you using and does it bother your stomach?

Hi,

I use HMS Nutrition (from Amazon) for a few reasons. One, it’s the natural version (that’s the R-ALA). Two it’s 300 mg. (twice a day). and finally it’s in capsule form. Very few with all 3. The 300 mg. x2 does not upset my stomach. However, cannot speak to higher dosage.

Good luck.

by the way, splitting the dose lowers the chance of side effects in general.

I was diagnosed with PN in 2016. It took many, many years to find foot relief that was long lasting. I will list what I have found that helps, in case it will help someone else. I have to follow a particular regime. (This is after several years of trial and error.) Without boring you to death with all the details, here are a few "musts" that I follow everyday.
I wake up and rub my feet with THC ointment. Then, I always put on "Soothesocks" (elastic toeless), after the ointment and before I put on my "regular" socks. Then, I put on my "tennis shoes" (lots of different names for those babies now), but NEVER the same pair of sneakers 2 days in a row. I have six pair. There are times when I must change my shoes in the middle of the day. I go through the same morning routine at night. I rub my feet with the THC ointment except I DO NOT wear the elastic socks to bed. I must admit, I cannot take those elastic socks off UNTIL I am ready to go to bed or the pain come rushing back! That routine works for me right now! Best wishes!

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Take Medicinal Marijuana and magnesium. Cut out caffeine completely.

What brand name of elastic socks do you buy

Due to type 2 diabetes I have neuropathy in my feet and legs, they always feel cold to me.
I was active and walked 3 miles daily until I had a stroke 2 years ago. That stroke left me with damage to my left leg, it is weak and greatly impacts my balance.
I walk in a pool now.

Hi Betty,
I found "Soothesocks" help me a great deal!
I even tried wearing, then not wearing and they DO really help.
You can find them online, but VERY different pricing!
Good Luck!