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Permalink Reply by Gerri on April 9, 2010 at 1:18pm

Oops, gave you wrong info about the + part. Thanks to bsc for correcting this.

Sure does sound like plenty of biotin.

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Permalink Reply by Brian (bsc) on April 9, 2010 at 1:08pm

Take what I say with a grain of salt. ALA occurs in a different of chiralities (molecular orientations). Typically ALA is a 50/50 mixture of R(+)-ALA and S(-)-lipoic acid. Supposedly R(+)-ALA is the form which is beneficial. A cheap form is K R-ALA where potassium (K), or Na R-ALA with Sodium (Na). It is best if it is pure. I have no idea how much biotin it should be paired with. The Insulow brand of R(+)-ALA with Biotin is recommended by Dr. B.

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Permalink Reply by Brian (bsc) on April 9, 2010 at 3:25pm

I don't really know of "R" stands for Right. What does "S" stand for? Some things are perhaps beyond my understanding. If you really want to hurt your eyes read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lipoic_acid.

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Permalink Reply by Thomas on April 27, 2010 at 7:05pm

I just started taking 300mg of Neurontin. I've had four doses so far. Because of the lethargy thing. I take it at bedtime so it has time to metabolize before my day begins. It's doing well for me in a short time.

I also am now wearing diabetic socks and Crocs RX shoes. The combination of the three has made a big and comfortable difference in just four days.

I'm also going to see a podiatrist to get a more professional assessment. Make sure what I'm doing is right.

Left alone I don't think it will ever go away. It's one of those incurable but treatable conditions. Good luck

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Permalink Reply by Gerri on June 10, 2010 at 2:36pm

Alan,

Swanson Vitamins has 100 mg 60 Caps for $14.99 (US). Also, 300 mg 60 caps for $36.75 (US).

http://www.swansonvitamins.com/SWU250/ItemDetail?n=0
http://www.swansonvitamins.com/LE021/ItemDetail?n=0

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Permalink Reply by tuckerlaw on September 7, 2011 at 7:30am

i have come down with severe neuropathy. i have serious muscle cramping, tingling in hands and feet and no energy. My BS has been fine and i work out regularly ( do very serious workouts)....dont know what to do..it came out of no where

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Permalink Reply by Emmy on September 9, 2011 at 11:10pm

You should ask your doc to look into it. It might be something totally unrelated to diabetes. It could even be electrolyte imbalance. I know that it can cause cramping. This is something that can quickly become life threatening, so you really should talk to your doctor asap.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/24690-symptoms-potassium-overdose/


If its not related to potassium, ask about being tested for nerve function. They can do a nerve conduction test to find out if you have nerve damage.

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Permalink Reply by Leo2 on September 12, 2011 at 12:32pm

I'll second what Thomas has suggested as it's been recommended for my husband: gabapentin or neurontin at 300-600 mg at bedtime.
It's prescription.
Additionally, I've heard pyridoxine or B6 at 50 mg/day is useful.

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Permalink Reply by Mike S. on November 1, 2011 at 1:09pm

After 30 years, mostly likely you will get some nerve damage. That's me, no feeling at all below the knees, using a cane, and falling down often. I don't go near steps when no one is home. Hands are pretty fried too and carpel surgery made it worse. My 3000 keystrokes per hour is now to just two fingers on this keyboard. SSA says if you can walk, you work. My Court date is coming up soon. Other posts here suggest other remedies and have tried them all, even Lidocaine patches. I am fortunate I am still active. Funny thing thing: my A!C's are always in the low 6.0's. Go figure. You can slow it down and maybe stabilize it, but it cannot be reversed. Perhaps seeing a neurologist may help.

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