"I have been on ALA for about 10 years and my neuropathy has not progressed during that time. Who knows why it hasn't progressed because I'm sure I may have done other things that affect the problem? I will continue to take it because I…"
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Is anyone taking Gabapentin (Neurontin)
Started this discussion. Last reply by neilin Dec 8, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone have experience with taking Gabapentin (Neurontin) for neuropathy? If so, how effective has it been for you?
4th of July Diet
Started this discussion. Last reply by neilin Jul 6, 2011. 12 Replies 0 Likes
I had a hard time sticking to a proper diet over the 4th of July holiday with the celebrations and charcoal grilled meats, and the special deserts! How about the rest of you?
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flipper replied to neilin's discussion 'Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) Capsules or Tablets?' in the group Neuropathy
Nancy replied to neilin's discussion 'Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) Capsules or Tablets?' in the group Neuropathy"Hello,
Are you taking alpha lipoic acid (apa) for autonomic neuropathy? If so, what have you noticed in terms of positive affects? I have heard they have done tests in Germany giving patients the APA both in vitamin form and IV form with some nerve…"
neilin replied to Cherise's discussion 'Question maybe someone can answer for me' in the group Neuropathy"My story is similar to yours. Medication helps, and the doctor says I have to take the time to rest more often with my feet elevated. A recliner is helpful there. I see the specialist again next week, and hopefully will have some better information…"
Emmy replied to neilin's discussion 'Neuropathy, Benfotiamine and ALA' in the group Neuropathy"I'd go back on the low dose that they recommend for maintenance Neilin, otherwise, you may lose any ground that you gained while on the benfotiamine.
I had cut back on ALA recently and noticed that my blood sugar started to rise, so I'm…"
neilin replied to Taylor Bennett's discussion 'I have no faith in medicine'"Yes, it makes one wonder, do they really want to find a cure? To your comment, "Within the last 50 years, the incidence of type 2 diabetes has skyrocketed." Could this be due in large part to better diagnosis as opposed to an actual…"
neilin replied to Cathy Jacobson's discussion 'Would you ever ask to be put on insulin, why?'"The only reason I get is that if I can control the diabetes on my own I will be better off in the long run. Whether this is true or not, I do not know. However, the doctor did say if my number reaches 7, I will be put on med."
neilin replied to neilin's discussion 'Is anyone taking Gabapentin (Neurontin)'"For anyone who may be following this discussion, I have added some related comments in the Neuropathy, Benfotiamine and ALA thread in the Neuropathy Discussions."
neilin replied to neilin's discussion 'Neuropathy, Benfotiamine and ALA' in the group Neuropathy"I thought I would give an update on my progress. Back in September I started taking Gabapentin (Neurontin) for the neuropathy. The neurologist started me on a low dose and has gradually increased the dosage. The only side effect I notice is…"
State Worker replied to neilin's discussion 'Neuropathy, Benfotiamine and ALA' in the group Neuropathy"Peetie:
The vitamin B12 shots, how did your doctor know that was the answer to the problem . Has he used them before on others with good results."
musichopin replied to neilin's discussion 'Neuropathy, Benfotiamine and ALA' in the group Neuropathy"@Robinson
thanks a lot for your suggestion for using evening promise oil. also thanks for this thread. i have had pain, numbness and tingling for several years which has gradually been worse although i have moderate A1cs. i just started using it…"
"hello. Boy This sight is a breath of fresh air. been following your comments this evening trying to understand what my son at age 21 is going through since his DKA in September. a week after he came home from hospital started having numbness and…"
Jam Ham replied to neilin's discussion 'Is anyone taking Gabapentin (Neurontin)'"I have been on Gabapentin twice for about 60 - 90 day's & all it did for me was make me so tried, dizzy, loss weight, & my feet hurt all the time. I been on just about everything for it & pain ; Lyrica (perkasets, oxy-cottons) did…"
acidrock23 replied to neilin's discussion 'Is anyone taking Gabapentin (Neurontin)'"I had an off label rx of some Neurontin cream as I had one toe that was colder than the other ones. I was doing a lot of barefoot Tae Kwon Do workouts in the winter and one toe was not quite there, a podiatrist rx'ed some cream but it was off…"
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- At 7:38pm on July 17, 2011,
mistressbinky said… - How are you? How's the ALA working. I read that ALA works better if taken in small doses with bkft and lunch, lunch and dinner, or bkft and dinner, as oppose to taken 600mg at once
- At 2:27pm on July 17, 2011,
Peetie said… - Nelin: How is the ALA working for you. Have you had any healing?
Thanks,
Joanne
- At 1:42pm on May 30, 2011, neilin said…
- Thank you all for the 'welcome'. I am glad to have found a site like this. I will check in every few days.
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