Friend developed neuropathy in 1 arm after a mastectomy with lymph node
resection. Doc suggested she take alpha lipoic acid caps. She
did and said she gained relief after about a week. Has anyone heard
of using this for neuropathy? Do you know anything about it?
Alpha Lipoic Acid- does anyone know about this for neuropathy ?
- Posted:
- 2 Mar 2011 by NurseJFW
- Topics:
- peripheral neuropathy, reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome, alpha-lipoic acid, chronic pain
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bwreid3 Mar 2011
I do take it for neuropathy in my feet. I also take tramadol and gabapentin and a mixture of other vitamins and supplements recommended by various doctors. I still have pain but can live with it if I pace myself and get plenty of rest with my feet up. Don't know if the alpha lipoic acid helps but still take it daily. Hope this helps.
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