I feel like giving up

Posted by bigjohnscho @bigjohnscho, Aug 14 5:49am

I don’t think my GP fully understands peripheral neuropathy and therefore is unable to offer treatment advice. He eventually got me to see a nhs neurologist who seemed to dismiss my condition as fairly minor. I do not have medical insurance so where do I go. My condition is slowly getting worse.

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dlydailyhope | @dlydailyhope | Aug 15 5:07pm

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@bigjohnscho
I usually take 600mg per day and I take it at night after dinner and before bed. I spoke to a couple doctors and they said it should not upset your stomach. I have esophagitis and gastritis and it doesn’t bother my stomach. Some people take more or less than 600mg so you may want to try taking it at night and start with 300mg. My alpha Lipoic acid supplement also includes Acetyl l carnitine which is also good for small fiber neuropathy (magnesium, too).

1kay2 | @1kay2 | Aug 15 7:40pm

I sympathize with you. There are days like today when the weather changes that I feel the same. Remember it does get better when the weather stabilizes.

gus0557 | @gus0557 | Aug 16 12:29am

Hello,
I’m really sorry about what you’re going through and with the medical field is hit or miss, believe it or not it’s the same for all of us with peripheral neuropathy. Some of us have been to multiple neurologists and still don’t have good answers.
Unless I’m wrong, I believe every state has government agencies such as Medical or Medicaid that help people who don’t have insurance and it may be based on household income. There may also be assistance through organizations if you may have any religious affiliation with religious entities. I’m not sure what else I can suggest since you’re the one who knows the complete picture of your entire situation.
I urge you go hold tight and be patient for sooner or later a window or a door will open. Please never get discouraged or give up as long as you’re still breathing.
I wish you the best.
Take care and try to have a serene weekend,
gus

jandy88us | @jandy88us | Aug 16 3:25pm

Please don’t give up!!
There is hope for us! I’m praying you find some relief!!🙏🏼

bigbob5461 | @bigbob5461 | Aug 16 7:58pm

In reply to @bigjohnscho "What dose R Lipoic acid. I tried it in the past but it upset my stomach" + (show)

I take 300 mg twice a day.. take it before eating something.. you’ll be fine

bigjohnscho | @bigjohnscho | Aug 17 6:47am

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Thanks for your support. Have you found that alpha lipoic acid works for you

bigbob5461 | @bigbob5461 | Aug 17 8:33am

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Don’t know..stopped taking alpha and switched to R alpha because.. alpha gave me heartburn plus R is a purer and more effective substance

chloebusybee3 | @chloebusybee3 | Aug 17 1:34pm

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How many do you take of the R Alpha?

bigbob5461 | @bigbob5461 | Aug 17 2:34pm

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I take 300 mg twice a day

ktpatton | @ktpatton | Aug 17 3:23pm

I've tried various medications and compression socks to help alleviate the stiffness, soreness, numbness, and burning in my feet from neuropathy. Any suggestions about what to try next to help alleviate the pain? Thanks.