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R-ALA, Why do neurologists not prescribe this medication/supplement?

Posted by bigjohnscho @bigjohnscho, Jul 18 7:17am

I have been reading about how R-ALA and its benefits works for peripheral neuropathy.It seems that every article recommends its use.
Why then do practically every neurologist/doctor advise against its use. Am I missing something obvious. I am told it is often prescribed elsewhere e.g. Germany.
John

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SusanEllen66 Susan McMichael | @SusanEllen66 | Jul 27 2:56am
In reply to @sbelur "@johnbishop the specialist neurologist I saw at John Hopkins did recommend it. But it causes acidity..." + (show)
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@johnbishop the specialist neurologist I saw at John Hopkins did recommend it. But it causes acidity for me. So didn’t continue

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@sbelur take it with food.

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sbelur | @sbelur | Jul 27 7:38am
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@sbelur take it with food.

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@SusanEllen66 . Thank you so much for the suggestion . Do you mean immediately after food?

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nanmora | @nanmora | Jul 27 7:40am

This is interesting for sure! I have numbness on the entire left side of my body and it is migrating to my right side. Been coming on for about 6 years and moving faster and my physical limitations are increasing. I do not have any pain - just numbness.
I am curious then, did it help with the numbness or just pain/pins and needles that many experience?
I too, am in Albuquerque, NM.
Thank you for any info!

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crossette | @crossette | Jul 27 9:48am

Just FYI, Alpha Lipoic Acid was first described for neuropathy in a German paper so that is probably why it is more common in Europe. I tried it for a year but it made no difference in my tingling and numbness in my feet. But my condition was caused by a crushed L3 disc in an accident years ago. People with idiopathic (unknown cause) neuropathy may respond differently.

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debjay | @debjay | Jul 27 1:09pm
In reply to @amota "This is interesting to me. I just ordered it from Amazon. I have read this is..." + (show)
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This is interesting to me. I just ordered it from Amazon. I have read this is the real 100% Alpha Lipolic Acid. My neuropathy hasn't improved in a year, but it hasn't worsen either. I will try this and I am putting aside the ALA I have been taking.

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@amota Can you share what brand you ordered from Amazon?

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amota | @amota | Jul 27 2:58pm

Totaria
R-Alpha Lipolic Acid, 600MG

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amota | @amota | Jul 27 2:59pm
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@amota Can you share what brand you ordered from Amazon?

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Totaria
R-Alpha Lipolic Acid

Get Outlook for Android

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SusanEllen66 Susan McMichael | @SusanEllen66 | Jul 28 2:21am
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@SusanEllen66 . Thank you so much for the suggestion . Do you mean immediately after food?

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@sbelur sure that should help.
Keep working with it. Sometimes just before eating works too. Just have something in your stomach.

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benniekitty123 | @benniekitty123 | Jul 29 12:08pm

I have neuropathy in both feet and legs also sciatica in back due to compression fractures pinching the sciatic nerve dr said no surgery available for pinching meds for neuropathy

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jkepster | @jkepster | Jul 30 4:32am
In reply to @debbieod "Every doctor I see recommends R-ala. . I read many forums and also groups on FB...." + (show)
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Every doctor I see recommends R-ala. . I read many forums and also groups on FB. I see this supplement being recommended to most people who see a neurologist.

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@debbieod
What brand do you find helpful? I’m new to the group. I have Axonal sensory motor polyneuropathy I was taking Nervive with ALA I was just diagnosed officially after seeing my Neurologist for 2 years ONKY suggested Gabapentin. Anyway I think ALA helped but I’ve gotten worse. Got a B12 shot it didn’t work either. Maybe a flare?

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