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Originally Posted by BobL
Hi all, new member, my neurologist diagnosed me recently with idiopathic PN and has me on Neurontin for the past few weeks, which seems to help a bit. I have a second visit in a few days and expect he may increase the dosage, I'm not having any problems with being groggy.
I have spent a bit of time searching this forum and see very little on the subject of an over-the-counter supplement called Neuropathy Support Formula. They are advertising VERY heavily and I see them as ads all over the Internet. The ingredients are a blend of a number of the B vitamins and other supplements discussed in this forum.
Has the group addressed this product, and if so, can someone please point me to the right thread? I have printed a copy of their ad and plan to take it to my neurologist at the upcoming appointment and get his opinion.
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Welcome to NeuroTalk:
We have several posts on this subject.
This product will only help those who need these nutrients.
The advertising implies EVERYONE needs them, and that is just not true.
Have you had B12 testing? Do you know the numerical result?
If you use the search function here, you'll find several threads.
This product will not be harmful in the long run, except to your wallet. So if you want to try, go right ahead. But I think it is best to know where you are, and if you have deficiencies that this will address.
The Benfotiamine may work if you have diabetes, drink alot or have a B1 problem. The ALA in it is the old version that is not well absorbed-- it needs empty stomach use. The methylB12 in it, requires you take it on an empty stomach. That is about it. The rest of it just duplicates
a multivitamin.
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