Does any neurologist prescribe Alpha Lipoic Acid?

About 8 months.

Yep. Neurologist suggested. R-ala. I take 1500 per day 1000 am no food better absorbed. 500 bedtime. Some people state they have stomach issues. I never have. I take high quality supplements. All 3rd party tested. S is less expensive. Man made. I don’t know if the R is just easier on the stomach or it’s just me. Also suggest Magnesium Glycinate. Vit B 12. Low carb high protein- less inflammatory diet. Thats good for body and brain. I did take low gabapentin. At first it seemed to help but after awhile not so much. So I came off it.The neuro and I laughed together. I wanted a script even though I don’t take it fot about 2 months. Guess it was like a security blanket thing
Laugh at the small things 😜

@skylar0214

Yes.
Also b vitamins.

What does the "R" stand for in the ALA? I can't seem to find the answer on line.

R-ALA (R-isomer): This is the natural, biologically active form that is produced within the human body and found in food sources. It is responsible for most of the compound's beneficial effects.

S-ALA (S-isomer): This is a synthetic form created during the chemical manufacturing process and is not naturally found in the body in significant amounts.

I work with an integrative medicine doctor and he recommends many supplements and my neurologist said he was onboard with my taking them. I was told to get 300 mg capsules of ALA and start with 300 mgs and increase to 600 per day
500 mgs of L-Acetyl Carnitine and then 500 mgs of N-Acetyl Cystine I also take methylcobalamin 1000 mcgs and sublingual dissolving little pellets by Superior Source and Benfotiamine which is the most bioavailable form of B1

Just make sure none of these will counteract with any other medication you’re taking or interfere with any medical condition. But my neurologist was totally on board. Why don’t you take this list and discuss it with your doctor. If he’s not open minded then look online and you will see many people support taking these supplements. Start with one and see if it improves your symptoms and then build from there. For me the ALA was wonderful as are the methylcobalamin and the Benfotiamine and 500 mgs of L-Acetyl carnitine

@itsmeagain
Yes. I have CIDP (the p being polyneuropathy) and it worked very well from the first day.
Didn’t cure me but lessened my numbness and tingling in my feet quite a bit.

@abbybarnes I have idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy and my current Neurologist, has done nothing aside from prescribing all of the "1st line treatments" antidepressants gabapenton, you get what I mean, none have touched it. It's gone from my feet to halfway up my buttocks in 2 years. Total agony, 24 hours a day. I'm taking this list to my GP, no help there either yet, aside from B12 injections, I thank you for this list of things to try. I've tried so, so many medications, potions, lotions, at my wits end...

@cynbell

I share your frustration. Dealing with several doctors for my neuropathy and fallout from shin shave biopsy and I am repeatedly offered gabapentin which I always refuse. My neurologist did say that ALA could be helpful in dealing with neuropathy and I take 699 mg per day along with other supplements. I have celiac disease which caused my neuropathy so I need to be gluten free and must supplement because celiac folk usually have problems with absorption of vitamins and minerals. However, a recent visit to a primary care doctor was disappointing as he would not test my blood for copper, zinc because of insurance payment issues. Our medical system is set up with "gatekeepers" who limit the amount of investigation and care we can get. Big pharma and others may be to blame.

@cynbell I’ve been taking gabapentin (300 mg. X1 day@bed) and ALA 600mg. 1xday plus a multi vitamin for 8 yrs. I don’t drink alcohol, eat a healthy diet, and exercise regularly which have helped to stop the progression and improve my neuropathy greatly. Hope you find some relief.