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Does any neurologist prescribe Alpha Lipoic Acid?

Posted by bigjohnscho @bigjohnscho, Sep 25, 2024

R-ALA features very heavily on this forum as a potential remedy for peripheral neuropathy. Does any Neurologist actually prescribe it.

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cynbell | @cynbell | 2 hours ago
In reply to @arcuri24 "@cynbell I share your frustration. Dealing with several doctors for my neuropathy and fallout from shin..." + (show)
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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.

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@arcuri24 I'm very sorry to hear that you're dealing with this as well. I'm going to try the ALA, I don't see how it could make it any worse. I 100% believe that Big Pharma, and the "perks" Dr's get from prescribing certain meds plays a role in mediocre at best health-care, at least for some.

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cynbell | @cynbell | 2 hours ago
In reply to @helennicola "@cynbell I’ve been taking gabapentin (300 mg. X1 day@bed) and ALA 600mg. 1xday plus a multi..." + (show)
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@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.

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@helennicola I don't ever drink alcohol and eat as healthy as one can on Disability. It's very hard to exercise when every moment, walking, sitting, everything is so painful. I don't know how people deal with this for years and years, it's been 2 of the bad 24/7 pain, and I don't know what's going to happen if I don't find some relief.

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helennicola | @helennicola | 58 minutes ago
In reply to @cynbell "@helennicola I don't ever drink alcohol and eat as healthy as one can on Disability. It's..." + (show)
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@helennicola I don't ever drink alcohol and eat as healthy as one can on Disability. It's very hard to exercise when every moment, walking, sitting, everything is so painful. I don't know how people deal with this for years and years, it's been 2 of the bad 24/7 pain, and I don't know what's going to happen if I don't find some relief.

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@cynbell I always hate to hear about this awful disease causing so much pain for some. If you won’t try gabapentin or lyrica you should research low dose naltrexone. It has helped many with severe autoimmune driven pain. There are numerous forums you can access online. I’ve read that starting at a low dose (.50mg.) and gradually increasing (4.50mg.) works best. FYI - Many people have used gabapentin and lyrica since their onset with no serious side effects, we only hear the from the others who unfortunately have. 🤞🏻

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