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Has anyone developed half-penny size, extremely itchy rashes from ALA?

Posted by rocr @rocr, Oct 21 3:05pm

Thank you everyone for all your unselfish input and informative posts.
After I started taking ALA, a week later, I developed half-penny size, extremely itchy rashes, but only in the limbs that go away after a few days.

I am unable to look up the exact rashes online. Confirmed.

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ALA Rashes (ALA-Rashes.pdf)

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snagydude | @snagydude | Oct 27 6:07am
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@cecelia19

That is what I found. A year ago I tried an “R” type and started to get swelling in my lips so I discontinued it. I also would like to know these details. None of my doctors are specific about these details.

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ALA is a supplement that works with glucose management. So if your neuropathy is related to diabetes or some other metabolic condition that is impacted by glucose issues then ALA is probably the best supplement you can take. If your neuropathy is not related to glucose metabolism (probably diabetes) then don't expect much impact. Check PubMed and look up the effects of alpha lipoic acid.

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rocr | @rocr | Oct 28 12:24pm
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@cecelia19

Could you share what ALA supplement you take? I can get no clear recommendations even from my neurologist at a major medical center.

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The ALA I take is Nature's Truth 600 mg X 2

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Diana@home | @likelife | Oct 28 12:47pm

I have developed these itchy rashes that look very much like those in the photo but I do not take ALA. My doctor says it is due to very dry skin and recommended I use lotion for dry skin, but it does not seem to help much.

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cecelia19 | @cecelia19 | Oct 28 1:56pm
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@rocr

The ALA I take is Nature's Truth 600 mg X 2

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Thank you so much! Do you take it with food to avoid reflux or is this not a problem with this brand?

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rocr | @rocr | Oct 28 2:44pm
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@rocr

The ALA I take is Nature's Truth 600 mg X 2

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Hi Cecelia,

I have an appointment with my primary this week. I will let you know his diagnosis.

My speculation about the cause being the ALA is just that. I continue to be at a loss.

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rocr | @rocr | Oct 28 2:49pm
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@cecelia19

Thank you so much! Do you take it with food to avoid reflux or is this not a problem with this brand?

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I continue reading on most websites that you're supposed to take it with an empty stomach. The only discomfort after it dissolves is a cooling sensation for about 20 minutes.

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cecelia19 | @cecelia19 | Oct 28 3:33pm
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@rocr

Hi Cecelia,

I have an appointment with my primary this week. I will let you know his diagnosis.

My speculation about the cause being the ALA is just that. I continue to be at a loss.

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Thank you for your replies. I will be looking forward to hearing what your PCP says is the diagnosis. So far, all I’ve gotten is “idiopathic small fiber neuropathy”.

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