Has anyone found a treatment that helps with peripheral neuropathy?

Posted by bigjohnscho @bigjohnscho, Jul 1 10:27am

I suspect that everyone on this forum has been searching for a medication that helps their neuropathy and even though you no that all the internet claims are false we continue to waste hundreds of pounds. Desperation is a powerful force. Has any one been fortunate enough to find a genuine treatment. I just can’t believe that there are so many awful people who prey on our vulnerability and knowingly orchestrate such elaborate scams.

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I have been battling foot Neuropathy for over 20 years. I have tried so many different supplements. After years of trial and error, mainly because Western medicine in the US is worthless. I was taking 600mg x 4 mg of R ALA daily, and it didn't seem to be helping. I now take 600mg at 1pm - 6pm - and 9pm and I can't believe what a difference it has made. I found that the R ALA works, while the regular ALA did not, and it was also hard on my digestive system. It is a relief to wake up without the feeling of pins and needles in my feet. If things do get bad, I additionally take 300mg of gabapentin at bedtime and that allows me to sleep. The best to all of you who are suffering from neuropathy.

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I have been battling foot neuropathy for over 20 years and have tried numerous supplements. After years of trial and error, mainly because Western medicine in the US has been ineffective for me, I found a better solution. I previously took 600 mg of R-Alpha Lipoic Acid (R ALA) four times a day, but it didn’t seem to help. Now, I take 600 mg at 1 PM, 6 PM, and 9 PM, and I can't believe the difference it has made.
I discovered that R ALA is effective for me, while regular Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) did not work and was also harsh on my digestive system. It's such a relief to wake up without the pins and needles sensation in my feet. If my symptoms worsen, I take 300 mg of gabapentin at bedtime, which helps me sleep.
I also noticed that even one glass of red wine can trigger my neuropathy. I wish the best for all of you who are suffering from neuropathy.

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Just a quick question. I’ve just seen a new supplement called Nerve Support, it contains all the usual ingredients but the price is £9.99, how come

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Just a quick question. I’ve just seen a new supplement called Nerve Support, it contains all the usual ingredients but the price is £9.99, how come

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Probably the amount of the usual ingredients is smaller or... some other reason like quality?

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I had noticed that I was having neuropathy symptoms about the same time I was put on proton pump med for .GERD and. Hiatal hernia. The symptoms were so insignificant I forgot about the connection. Months later when the neuropathy was very much present I noticed that my husbands doctor had placed him also on. Proton pump med for it had also ordered a magnesium supplement. I then found an article connecting low magnesium with neuropathy. A natural source was Tart Cherry juice 1 cup per day. I tried the juice and on day 5 my neuropathy was gone. I continue with the juice and I take Magnesium daily also. I have no more neuropathy symptoms about. I hope and pray this keeps working. Parkinson’s is not a very kind disease and any little positive milestone means
So much. Good luck to all who try it

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Wow! Sounds good. I noticed I got some relief by drinking a bottle of Powerade everyday. I’ll order some tart cherry juice and get going with that.

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Is Capsacare cream any good

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I’m doing tai chi daily. Body doesn’t tolerate meds. I walk daily too.
I got this PN within a week so my third covid vax. Looked it up. Happens.

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Wow! Sounds good. I noticed I got some relief by drinking a bottle of Powerade everyday. I’ll order some tart cherry juice and get going with that.

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Be careful with Powerade, too many artificial ingredients. I used to do the same, but switched to a natural electrolyte. I also take magnesium glycinate, which has been very beneficial.

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Be careful with Powerade, too many artificial ingredients. I used to do the same, but switched to a natural electrolyte. I also take magnesium glycinate, which has been very beneficial.

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Hoch,
Thanks for the tip on Powerade. I'll go back to Gatorade. It doesn't have any calories either. I still don't think I have found a "cure," but controlling the symptoms is the best I can do. The magnesium glycinate is good. I have been taking magnesium citrate, but plan to make the change after I use up what I have on hand. Some folks use detox foot pads. I haven't tried that yet. Could be that walking in the dirt barefooted is the best medicine. Thanks for your reply. I appreciate you!

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I have been battling foot neuropathy for over 20 years and have tried numerous supplements. After years of trial and error, mainly because Western medicine in the US has been ineffective for me, I found a better solution. I previously took 600 mg of R-Alpha Lipoic Acid (R ALA) four times a day, but it didn’t seem to help. Now, I take 600 mg at 1 PM, 6 PM, and 9 PM, and I can't believe the difference it has made.
I discovered that R ALA is effective for me, while regular Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) did not work and was also harsh on my digestive system. It's such a relief to wake up without the pins and needles sensation in my feet. If my symptoms worsen, I take 300 mg of gabapentin at bedtime, which helps me sleep.
I also noticed that even one glass of red wine can trigger my neuropathy. I wish the best for all of you who are suffering from neuropathy.

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Thanks for the tip on the red wine. I'll stop that immediately. I do love a good cab....

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