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Permalink Reply by Ahmad on July 15, 2011 at 7:40am

Excuse me, but what are you waiting for!??!?

Permalink Reply by Peetie on July 15, 2011 at 7:46am

Appointments. I don't really know the GP I'll be seeing on Monday so it will probably be blood tests etc. first. I was told that the appointment with the neurologist will take months.
Thanks for responding Ahmad.

Permalink Reply by Ahmad on July 15, 2011 at 8:04am

I see, in my experience, exercise and movements helps in making my legs and feet feel better. I don't think there is any medicine to take that help in fixing things. They all just pain control medicines.

May be try exercising or moving more!?

Permalink Reply by Peetie on July 15, 2011 at 8:11am

Thanks Ahmad. If the meds are just for pain, I don't think I'll take them. It's good to know that exercise works just as well. I'm sorry that you are feeling the pain. I wish you success on your journey.

Permalink Reply by Kelly WPA on July 15, 2011 at 8:21am

Depending on how bad your neuropathy is, Alpha Lipoic Acid will help repair the nerve damage – you can buy that over the counter. I took Vitamin B for pain when I was having a lot of trouble with pain. Benfotiamine is another supplement that is good for neuropathy.

I agree with Ahmad that most of the meds out there are just to help relieve symptoms of pain. There is a newer one on the market call Metanx that is supposed to help repair nerve damage. I have samples of it but have not tried it yet. The interesting thing with that one is that it is made up of B vitamins but supposedly in higher doses than what you would get using regular B vitamins. It is classed as a medical food, not a drug, however you still need a prescription to get it. The neurologist gave me some samples but my insurance won’t cover it.

Permalink Reply by Peetie on July 15, 2011 at 8:39am

Thanks Kelly. I don't have a drug plan so over-the-counter is best for me. I read about the ALA but I wasn't sure if it was for healing. I noticed that Nelin said that it didn't raise numbers. I'll probably go and get some of that today. My chiropodist said that it hadn't progressed to the point where it can't heal. He said he will check again in 8 months. Have you had any healing?

Permalink Reply by Kelly WPA on July 15, 2011 at 8:43am

They say 600 mg of the ALA is best & you should take 200 mg 3 times a day if you can - I guess it works better that way. There is a more expensive version (I think it has an R in front of it ) but I can't afford that. It doesn't raise my BS - some people find it actually helps their BS. I was getting some healing but something happened to set me back & I am not sure what - my BS has been really good so I know it is not BS related.

If you have bad circulation, the Vitamin B will help repair that and the better circulation will help repair the nerves.

Permalink Reply by Peetie on July 15, 2011 at 9:20am

Thanks Kelly. I hope you find out what is holding you back soon!

Permalink Reply by mistressbinky on July 15, 2011 at 9:10am

massages, movement, water therapy, foot exercises (i.e. drawing alphabets w/ feet) foods that are red (produce/veggies/legumes/ ginger (not too much), turmeric, cinnamon, marjoram, oil of oregano). Last, try to control blood sugars

Permalink Reply by Peetie on July 15, 2011 at 9:21am

Thanks mistressbinky. The veggies sound great! i'm already trying the foot exercises.

Permalink Reply by albertacowpoke on July 15, 2011 at 9:50am

I was put on Vitamin B12 by my GP and Magnesium. I took both for one month and found that my BS actually rose. I didn't find any real relief with the Vitamin B12 and Magnesium pills. My feet burn from the balls of the feet forward, but i have feelings everywhere.

Permalink Reply by Peetie on July 15, 2011 at 10:13am

Hi Albertacowpoke,
It's strange the way it affects people in different ways. I know you were waiting for a diagnosis too. Did the GP say it was neuropathy. Thanks for the heads-up on the rising BS. The ALA sounds good because it actually heals and might lower BS. Have you tried that?

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