Neuropathy: What works and what are 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.
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I am glad that it is helping if only somewhat. What continues to worry me is that you must have researched it on your own and had to mention it to your doctor. Was it by any chance a neurologist or just a GP? Susan
@scain ....Hopefully my experience dealing in the past with same issues will help you..
-a neurologist will do zillion of tests, the most important is a large nerve electrical conduction test-if positive -the neuro will tell you there's no treatment for peripheral neuropathy and put you on Gababentin...a neuro is not doing test for small fiber neuropathy...
-a podiatrist will do a skin biopsy for small fiber neuropathy ( SFN)-if positive-the podiatrist will tell you there's no treatment and put you on Gababentin...or propose to put you on TEENS unit...
After going thru all these for three years and due to my excruciating symptoms- I was desperate and almost suicidal...but God providence guided me to a clinical pain institute doing Sanexas treatment ( google it) and B12 shot straight into my feet..it turned out my peripheral nerves were starving for B12 which was prevented by metformin to be absorbed....of course my primary not even wanted to hear about it although my B12 in system was double level.
After just three month and twice /week treatment with Sanexas (stopped metformin and replace it with jardiance ) and some other life style changing -I'm completely healed...
Hope this help!
I think I just ordered one. Do you remember the name of it?
I purchased Nerve Forte. After 2 months of following the bottle instructions, I found no improvement, no relief, or no indication that this product helped me. True, the ingredients may be good for you, but as far as the improvement of neuropathy NO. Please think twice before purchasing this product.
I had breast cancer many years ago and a short time later my feet started to tingle. Eventually my feet got worse and then my hematologist said the neuropathy was caused from one of the chemotherapy used for my breast cancer. You can’t win!
Thank you so much for the great info. I will research your info. Glad to hear you are doing better. Susan