Ala For Pn Pain

[Toposurveyor]

To all,

Regarding ALA (Alpha Lipoic Acid) as used for pain due to pn, I searched here but did not find any discussion on the topic. I have read on another veteran site that a couple people feel it relieves thier pain. I went to a local pharmacy and asked about it. The drugist printed out thier info and it seems that there have been a few very small studies and shows to be useful in some pain management. The only drawback is it was determined that ALA ould cause low blood sugars.

I don't think that currently my foot pain is so severe as to require gabepentin (?) or other strong drugs. Thought that I would try this herbal suplement.

Any thoughts or experiences would be appreciated.

Ed

[donews]

I have talked to several Vets that swear by it.

Myself, I take 1800 mg of Gabapentin Daily. If I miss a dose, I know it real nice like.

[notime362]

I have talked to several Vets that swear by it.

Myself, I take 1800 mg of Gabapentin Daily. If I miss a dose, I know it real nice like.

[notime362]

Sorry Brothers and Sisters, Somehow my post hasn't appeared. I'm being treated for PTSD, seeing my Pschy by TV, and alternating months with my Social Worker. She has me on 40ms of Citalopram, 1800mg of Gabbapentine, and 100mg of Trazodone. She said the most I can go is 2400mg on the Gabbapentine, and it used as a brain stimulator. In your case, maybe it's to mask the pain. Heck. I think you would have the ailment repaired, but I guess they feel maybe you can just sweep it under the rug. Hope you can find light at the end of the tunnel, and God Bless....

[Toposurveyor]

Almost 3 weeks since I started using ALA. I have not noticed much change in the foot pain. I will continue until this bottle runs out. I am using 600 mg per day, taking 200 with each meal. I am not sure what the final results will be, BUT, if there is no significant amount of relief of pain, I'll likely stop using the ALA.

Ed