Hi, I'm a new member and have been learning a lot from the PN group. The insight and wisdom that has been acquired through research and experience (the hard way) is invaluable to those of us newly diagnosed. I'm very impressed and hope that I can be an asset to the group as well.

I was recently diagnosed at Mayo Scottsdale with idiopathic small fiber PN and carpal tunnel triggered by hypothyroidism. Generally I do okay with splits on my wrists at night, a strange assortment of electrical zips, zaps and zings during the day, and numb toes. I'm not diabetic and have had sufficient quantities of blood withdrawn to prove it!

This has probably been covered by prior posts but my Mayo doctor recommended alpha lipoic acid as a supplement to help cure/forestall the progression of the PN. Has any one had success or noted a difference when they take this supplement? He also suggested vitamin E but told me the B's wouldn't help and to be careful with the B-6.

Thank you!