Neuropathy pills: How to avoid scams?

Posted by wideawakechas @wideawakechas, Oct 26, 2021

Has anyone heard of or tried a pill treatment called Vita Soothe Pro? Nerve Savior?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Neuropathy Support Group.

@johnbishop

Welcome @billydobbs, Sorry you haven't found something that provides some relief yet. Not sure if you have seen the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy website yet but it has a pretty comprehensive list of complementary and alternative treatments that neuropathy patients have found helpful - https://www.foundationforpn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Complementary-and-Alternative-Treatments-Revised-2020-final.-1.pdf.

What symptoms bother you the most?

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Numbness in feet, also burning sensation in legs, hardly any pain,
gabapentin helped some bu couldn't take

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@johnbishop

Welcome @extet, While there is no real cure for neuropathy there are many available treatments that offer some level of relief. It can be a confusing journey trying to find what helps each of us and there are a lot of members on Connect that have shared what has helped them. I shared my neuropathy journey in another discussion along with other members here - Member Neuropathy Journey Stories: What's Yours? - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/member-neuoropathy-journey-stories-whats-yours/.

There are also many other discussions and member comments on what has helped. Here's a link to the list of discussions and comments - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=neuropathy+what+helps.

The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy has a pretty comprehensive list of treatments including complementary and alternative ones here - https://www.foundationforpn.org/treatments/.

If you don't mind sharing, how long have had neuropathy and what symptoms do you have that bother you the most?

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I have tried supplements, acupuncture, lasers, medication, PT but still have nerve pain. I’m very depressed

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@debbiehirsch

I have tried supplements, acupuncture, lasers, medication, PT but still have nerve pain. I’m very depressed

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@debbiehirsch, I only have numbness and tingling with my neuropathy. I can't imagine how awful it would be I also had pain to go along with the numbness. You are not alone having tried a lot of different treatments with nothing really giving you any relief. I think some members with similar symptoms have found some relief through a pain rehabilitation clinic. There is a discussion that you might want to read what others have shared.
-- Mayo Clinic Pain Rehab Center (PRC) - What’s Your Experience?:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-pain-rehabilitation-program/
Hoping you don't give up and you find something that provides relief soon.

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I haven’t tried Vita Soothe Pro or Nerve Savior specifically, but I’ve looked into neuropathy supplements before. It’s important to be cautious with products that promise quick fixes, as there are a lot of scams out there. Always check the ingredient list and look for clinical evidence backing their claims. Also, reading reviews from trusted sources can help weed out questionable options. If you’re considering trying one, maybe ask your doctor or pharmacist to see if it’s safe and effective for your situation. Have you found any reliable reviews for those two yet?

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@anonymous446278

I haven’t tried Vita Soothe Pro or Nerve Savior specifically, but I’ve looked into neuropathy supplements before. It’s important to be cautious with products that promise quick fixes, as there are a lot of scams out there. Always check the ingredient list and look for clinical evidence backing their claims. Also, reading reviews from trusted sources can help weed out questionable options. If you’re considering trying one, maybe ask your doctor or pharmacist to see if it’s safe and effective for your situation. Have you found any reliable reviews for those two yet?

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Hi, no I haven't I have previously found some good products but some don't include all the ingredients or don't have the required amount.

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@bigjohnscho

Surely some people have found something that has helped with this awful disease. It would be so encouraging to here from anyone who could offer hope. It would even help to hear about those who have tried so called cures that have failed, at least that would warn others not to waste their money. I for one cannot just give in.

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I have been taking 900 mg of gabapentin, which does not help like it used to. While going to physical therapy after a hip replacement, the therapy center received Laser Therapy equipment. I was offered a free trial to see if it helps. That night, 80% of my pain was gone. The night of my second treatment, I had even less pain. I have invested $350.00 to have 10 more treatments. I will post my results in a few weeks, but so far there is definitely less pain at night.

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@bigjohnscho

I am new to this forum although I have been suffering with peripheral neuropathy for 2 years (none diabetic). Like most sufferers I have searched endlessly to find supplements that provide some relief and a possible cure. My search has proved how impossible this quest is and so expensive due to misleading adverts and down right scams.What would be really helpful if members posted their experiences with supplements they’ve tried , which were useless/helpful or obvious scams. I am sure there must be some helpful supplements out there and we would all benefit if these were posted on this forum.

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Can someone tell me if nerve forte helps with neuropathy

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@mtn9pr

Can someone tell me if nerve forte helps with neuropathy

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Im looking for feedback on this as well

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@mtn9pr

Can someone tell me if nerve forte helps with neuropathy

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Another member asked the same question about Nerve Forte in the Neuropathy: What works and what are scams discussion here. Here's a link and information that I shared - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177721/

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@bigjohnscho

I am new to this forum although I have been suffering with peripheral neuropathy for 2 years (none diabetic). Like most sufferers I have searched endlessly to find supplements that provide some relief and a possible cure. My search has proved how impossible this quest is and so expensive due to misleading adverts and down right scams.What would be really helpful if members posted their experiences with supplements they’ve tried , which were useless/helpful or obvious scams. I am sure there must be some helpful supplements out there and we would all benefit if these were posted on this forum.

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Scams??? I got taken for 10 grand because I didn't research the Doctor. Oh, yeah, he was sort of a doctor (I learned too late): a chiropracter.
Don't sign a contract.
PAy upfront?? It's a SCAM.
Did anyone mention amputation in your near future unless you did/bought/tried xyz?? Go see a podiatrist before you get into something new

I did all the wrong things, because I was desperate.
If you're desperate, you're gonna find yojurself with a low checking balance soon, but no cure. Like me.

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