I wrote awhile ago about ALA–A neuologist came to one of our support groups to speak. He suggests his ptients try ALA–It is NOT FDA approved, it is a compound made in our bodies–I read it in some reasearch on line and started using it. I am a Certified Diabetes Educator and am very cautious with anything suggested, but it appears to be used alot in Europe, especially Germany –
My symptoms were a +8–burning, tingling, ache–now I am about a +3—somedays +4, BUT I am feeling relief.
The dose I use is 300mg–ALA–before each meal, and BIOTIN 2500mg-one a day—
Also I take three glasses of skim milk daily–calcium is important also----
I also take one b-12 sublingual-2500 daily----
I really could not tolerate Lyrica at all and gave up on that and Neurontin–
Again these are suppliments, but I am getting alot of relief—
Oh----You need to take them for at least 3 weeks and then you will slowly realize you are feeling better.
I teach diabetes education and have Diabetes–It is well under control—but still got neuopathy–
Best of Luck Lora