Thread: Numbness/Tingling in hands and feet
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Old 05-08-2012, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by grandma123 View Post
Do you think lipoic acid is effective for PN not caused by diabetes or chemo?
I'm not diabetic nor pre-diabetic, and I've never had chemo, and RLA has worked extremely well for me. I tried doubling the dosage to 200 mg/day, both all at once and spaced 12 hrs apart, but saw no additional benefit. Some people do.

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