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Originally Posted by Idiopathic PN
Thank you very much Mrs. D.
I am new in this group but I could see all the help you have given to members who are suffering the horrible and unimaginable pain, like me.
I wrote a very long message before this but I did not realize i was logged off.
So, i have to re-write this message....
As mentioned in my earlier posts, I have been tested will all possible tests but they all came back normal, except for my thyroid function. My neurologists do not seem to be concerned about the numbers because they think its not too way off.
I have been reading about the benefits of A Lipoic Acid and R Lipoic Acid but they have side effects on hypothyroidism. I want to try it but I am concerned that it may cause havoc to my hypothyroidism.
Also, Mrs. D, do you think that calcium supplement has effect on the absorption of Gabapentin. What about fiber supplements e.g. Metamucil and Fiber Choice, do they affect Gabapentin? I am sorry if my questions on spacing sounds fuzzy, but as you would understand when you experience the kind of pain like we do, we would want to optimize the efficacy of each medication.
I have to shorten my message as I may have to be logged off again. My previous message was more detailed of my condition.
Anyway, thank you again so much Mrs. D.
I am truly grateful for all your replies.
Idiopathic PN
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I do have to agree with Mrs. D. I take R-Lpoic as well. Also, take Synthroid on an empty stomach first thing in the a.m. I do not see any problems stemming from the R-Lipoic while using Synthroid.
The one thing that is most important I have learned, thru experience and internet, DO NOT use a generic for Synthroid. Brand only (synthroid) should be used; never generic. While it may have same ingredients, amounts are different. When I used the levothroxine, it did make a difference in my numbers and showed I needed to raise the amount. I asked my endocronologist to let me stay on the same dose; but change to check Brand Only on my subscription for Synthroid only. Went for blood work three months later; I did not need a change. That was about 3 years ago and have stayed on the same dose continuallyl
I was diagnosed with Hyperthroid (Graves Disease) about 16 years ago. Was treated with tapazole for a few years. Went into remission for a couple of years. I have been hypothroid now for over 5 years. Ever since my throid disease started, about 16 years ago, i have gone to an endocronologist, specializing in throid disease.
Every 4 to 6 months, I have blood work done testing the Throid. Because of this, we have been able to know when I had gone from one, remission; now hyperthroid which I will probably be the rest of my life.
I admit when I first started the R-Lipoic, I would feel a little hyper so I stay on the 100 mg's and do not go any higher. In the hope of the possibility of regenerating nerves, I take MethylCobalamin (Vit. B12), Doctors Best Benfotiamine 150mg's, and Doctor's Best Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid.
I believe my PN is caused by spine surgery over 5 years ago compressing major nerves, plus additional surgeries, bladder, etc. I have not done testing to find out the cause for sure. I don't think it would make any difference.
(Gerry)