Neuropathy

[Gwynn]

I suspect that I had had very high blood glucose for a while and I think it did some nerve damage. Nothing major. A slight numbness and occasional tingling, barely noticeable.

I read somewhere (I think it may have been on here) that the following supplements can help (see end of post)

Not sure if that is reasonable or not as I always thought that once a nerve is damaged then that's it for that nerve.

However, not one for letting things lie or for giving in, i am trying the suggested supplements to see if I notice any change or benefits.

If anyone is interested I will post up what I discover (good or bad).

The supplements (supposed to take all three)

1. Evening Primrose Oil
2. Alpha Lipoic Acid
3. Vitamin C

For all I know the combination could create 'Snake Oil' !!! But if it helps at all then that's good.

I just hope I haven't wasted my money and hopes.

I am sure there are better details on line and I just hope I haven't got it wrong.

No ill effects one hour in after taking the first set of tablets. So that at least is a good start.

 

[mage 1]

Please let us know how you get on

 

[Lanny]

I’ve been taking evening primrose oil capsules since my neuropathy diagnosis in March 2017. It has naturally occurring GLA which helps nerves to regenerate. I have transient neuropathy mostly in my arms & legs, unusually more prevalent on the right side than my left, & keeping my blood sugars in control really helps. It’s if I’ve had a prolonged period of high blood sugars, when ill, then starts coming down too fast that my nerves get agitated & it hurts for a while until the nerves regenerate.

Day to day I don’t really notice taking the capsules but, it’s when I’ve had to stop it for 3 weeks because of day procedure ops, can’t take any supplements one week before and two weeks after as it can hinder healing, that I’ve really noticed it: the tingles start building up & be constant by 3 weeks; I don’t get tingles day to day in normal circumstances on the capsules. It’s only the fast drop in blood sugars, as mentioned above, that I get more painful tingles.

I take 1 1000mg capsule a day every day from Tesco.

It was the A&E Doctor that diagnosed me that recommend either ALA or GLA as being helpful in controlling it.

 

[Inka]

ALA is one I’ve mentioned before - I think it might even be prescribed in Germany (?). Benfotiamine is also recommended as is B12 and a general B Complex vitamin @Gwynn

I don’t remember the exact combination my relative took but their neuropathy basically went away (non-diabetic neuropathy) so definitely worth a try. The ALA is a bit pricey though.

 

[Gwynn]

Thanks for your replies. It all sounds quite promising.

 

[Sharron1]

ALA is one I’ve mentioned before - I think it might even be prescribed in Germany (?). Benfotiamine is also recommended as is B12 and a general B Complex vitamin @Gwynn

I don’t remember the exact combination my relative took but their neuropathy basically went away (non-diabetic neuropathy) so definitely worth a try. The ALA is a bit pricey though.

I didn't realise there was non-diabetic neuropathy. No end to learning