Neuropathy treatments: How to avoid scams?

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.

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.

BIG RED FLAGS!!!
• In general, these ingredients are helpful for neuropathy in the correct form, amount, and quality, but no 'one' supplement provides what we need.
• This company does not list the amount of each ingredient, which means it most likely has too much or too little. They use the wrong form of ALA, and they don't list the herbal extracts they use, which can be dangerous for some people.

I take all of these ingredients daily, but from quality medical-grade brands I trust, in the correct form and safe therapeutic amounts. I listed the recommended therapeutic dosages below, but always check with your doctor.

• Turmeric: I take this daily but make my own tonic from fresh turmeric.
• Root extracts: This is vague. I don't recommend taking unknown herbal extracts. They can interact with medication and exacerbate some medical conditions. I take ashwagandha and gotu kola root extracts for inflammation and nervous system health.
• ALA: this should be R-ALA, not ALA, 250 to 500mg 2x daily. (some people experience side effects from ALA, so use caution)
• CoQ10: 100 to 300mg daily.
• L-Carnitine: 1,000 to 3,000mg daily.
• Magnesium Glycinate: 320 to 500mg daily based on age and gender. I hope this answers some questions!

BIG RED FLAGS!!!
• In general, these ingredients are helpful for neuropathy in the correct form, amount, and quality, but no 'one' supplement provides what we need.
• This company does not list the amount of each ingredient, which means it most likely has too much or too little. They use the wrong form of ALA, and they don't list the herbal extracts they use, which can be dangerous for some people.

I take all of these ingredients daily, but from quality medical-grade brands I trust, in the correct form and safe therapeutic amounts. I listed the recommended therapeutic dosages below, but always check with your doctor.

• Turmeric: I take this daily but make my own tonic from fresh turmeric.
• Root extracts: This is vague. I don't recommend taking unknown herbal extracts. They can interact with medication and exacerbate some medical conditions. I take ashwagandha and gotu kola root extracts for inflammation and nervous system health.
• ALA: this should be R-ALA, not ALA, 250 to 500mg 2x daily. (some people experience side effects from ALA, so use caution)
• CoQ10: 100 to 300mg daily.
• L-Carnitine: 1,000 to 3,000mg daily.
• Magnesium Glycinate: 320 to 500mg daily based on age and gender. I hope this answers some questions!

I think the biggest problem is neuropathy is a symptom of something else and not a disease in and of itself. What works for one person won’t necessarily work for another. My symptoms are caused by inflammation and I seme-successfully controlled the pain with supplements that targeted inflammation, then when that was no longer enough added LDN to the supplements and got another 10 months. Now that combination is not enough (either my body has grown a tolerance to what I am taking or it is progressing) and I am back at the search for relief.

So if you want to try something, ask your doctor about LDN - it worked wonders for me for about a year, and did nothing for my father with type-2 diabetic neuropathy, so your mileage may vary.

I have neuropathy for 3 years and the drug I use is GABAPENTIN and it always works after a couple of hours. I saw an add today on tv that claims fix my neuropathy. The name of it was NERVE ALIVE and it very expensive. What do know about that drug?

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.

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.

Is Nerva Vivo safe, effective, a scam?

So I’m in the same boat - neuropathy in both feet, non-diabetic and continues to get worse.
I work on my feet and up to 8 hours. I have a terrible time finding shoes that fit( high arches, narrow feet and hammertoes …
Had foot surgery 10 years ago.
I have read very positive reviews about Calmare or “ Scrambler” therapy. Painless, non invasive and drug free. Developed by 2 Johns Hopkins doctors- approved by FDA. 15 years - I am desperate to find relief. My pain in concentrated in my toes and ball of foot. That’s it -
A lot of doctors ( my neurologist for one) have never heard of this therapy-
I refuse to take gabapentin but will give Lyrica a try -
Google Calmare therapy to find more information-
I had been active most of my life ( marathon runner)Amateur Soccer player and aerobics.
Initially my career required a certain heel height and that combined with cabin pressure just made my feet worse.
It’s intermittent pain.
I am desperate for relief-