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Alpha Lipoic Acid

Posted by patrickski98 @patrickski98, May 12 5:33am

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.

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NJ Ed | @njed | May 12 6:02am

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

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patrickski98 | @patrickski98 | May 12 6:05am
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@njed

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

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Thank you for your replay. I’m sorry it didn’t work for you. I agree with you that the cause of the PN probably is a determining factor re efficacy.

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ganmaandy | @ganmaandy | May 13 6:52am
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@njed

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

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I took and also didn’t get help. It did dull not taste though. I have PN also

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berrym66 | @berrym66 | May 13 8:52am

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

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patrickski98 | @patrickski98 | May 13 8:57am

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

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joypalmer1 | @joypalmer1 | May 14 9:34am

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?

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patrickski98 | @patrickski98 | May 14 10:04am
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@joypalmer1

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?

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The ala did help with my numbness. I think it is important to use rALA. Good luck.

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bettyg81pain | @bettyg81pain | May 15 2:00pm

What mg are most people taking of the R ALA?

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davidpn | @davidpn | May 15 8:34pm
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What mg are most people taking of the R ALA?

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600 mg. per day. I’m taking numerous vitamins and supplements so hard to say what works and what doesn’t unless I eliminate one to se if anything changes.
I started taking it because just about every article or video presentation mentions it. My neurologist mentioned there’s some evidence to support it. Get the R-Aplha Lipoic Acid version from natural ingredients.

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davidpn | @davidpn | May 15 8:58pm

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.

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