Intravenous (IV) Alpha Lipoic Acid

Posted by danye1 @danye1, Aug 24, 2022

I'm not talking about oral supplements. Instead, has anyone had experience with IV infusions of ALA? Would love to know protocol and results. I start IV ALA in 2 weeks.

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jchet | @jchet | Aug 27, 2022

In reply to @sharka "500mg morning and 500mg afternoon That's one capsule 500mg morning and afternoon" + (show)

Thanks.

jchet | @jchet | Aug 27, 2022

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I’m wondering if acetyl L carnitine is ok with R- Alpha Lipoic Acid. I notice you take ALA. Anyone else out there tried these two?

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 27, 2022

In reply to @jchet "I’m wondering if acetyl L carnitine is ok with R- Alpha Lipoic Acid. I notice you..." + (show)

I take Acetyl-L-Carnitine 500 mg in the morning and evening along with other supplements including na-R-ALA (600 mg in the morning and evening). Both are the in the Protocol 525 along with other supplements shown to help neuropathy. I posted my story in another discussion here - Member Neuropathy Journey Stories: What's Yours?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/310341/.

sharka | @sharka | Aug 28, 2022

In reply to @jchet "I’m wondering if acetyl L carnitine is ok with R- Alpha Lipoic Acid. I notice you..." + (show)

I do take R- Alpha lipoic acid only, not ALA, together with Acetyl-L-Carnitine for a couple of years now.
You can google about benefits of taking them together.
Or you can always try to use them separately, or just R- ALA.
I find that only R-ALA makes me hungry, Acetyl-L-Carnitine takes the hunger out. Can manage my 16-18 hours fasting on most days.

jchet | @jchet | Aug 28, 2022

In reply to @johnbishop "I take Acetyl-L-Carnitine 500 mg in the morning and evening along with other supplements including na-R-ALA..." + (show)

Do you still have the swelling in your feet? You said the swelling has gone down from your ankles……wondered if any improvement in the feet?

jchet | @jchet | Aug 28, 2022

In reply to @jchet "Do you still have the swelling in your feet? You said the swelling has gone down..." + (show)

Also, do your feet feel like you’re carrying around 5lbs. on each foot? I feel like I’m dragging extra weights around on my feet when I walk.

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 28, 2022

In reply to @jchet "Do you still have the swelling in your feet? You said the swelling has gone down..." + (show)

@jchet, Yes I do still have mild swelling in my legs and feet but it's not from my neuropathy. I also have lymphedema and have to wear knee high compression stockings daily which controls the swelling. Also, my feet do feel a little heavy most of the time. I have difficulty walking for any distance due to my lower back. I haven't been diagnosed but believe I probably have camptocormia which is forward bending of the trunk. My wife has been telling me I walk like an old man for 20+ years and now I am an old man 😂

jchet | @jchet | Aug 29, 2022

In reply to @johnbishop "@jchet, Yes I do still have mild swelling in my legs and feet but it's not..." + (show)

Thank you. You’re a good mentor for all of us bearing life with SFN.❤️

sklhdknks1966 | @sklhdknks1966 | Nov 8, 2022

I was wondering if anybody ever had the side effect of their legs aching. I was taking 600 Milligrams twice a day, but lowered to just once a day and that's helped.

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Nov 8, 2022

In reply to @sklhdknks1966 "I was wondering if anybody ever had the side effect of their legs aching. I was..." + (show)

Welcome @sklhdknks1966, I take 1200mg R-ALA capsules daily but have no side effects of aching legs unless I overdo exercising that day. I'm happy you've found something that helps.

It sounds like you also have neuropathy. Do you mind sharing a little more about your diagnosis and how long you've had neuropathy?