Back in 2008 when I was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy with no explanation of why or how I got it, I decided to go to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. After an incredible amount of testing and wasted time, I received the same diagnosis. And no cure.

The burning pain in my right foot is worse than in my left, but somehow neither is as bad as when I first got it. But it's still plenty bad. I can't walk anymore than 20 minutes and I can't stand more than 15. In addition, I have spinal stenosis(arthritis in the spine). I am also developing joint problems from being on my back so much due to both the above problems. I am almost 70 and in reasonably good health otherwise.

I am anxious to start on some of the supplements mentioned on this forum to see if I can get some relief. I have taken 40 mg each of statin and reflux medication for over 3 years. In addition, I take Caltrate 600mg + D and glucosamine chondroitin w/MSM. I used to take omega 3 fish oil soft gels from Omapure but stopped when I read the results of a major study that determined that only oil consummed directly from fish flesh could help avoid heart attacks.

I recently read thru several posts about supplements on this site but based on a previously read local newspaper article, I had already started taking 600mg of alpha lipoic acid(1/day). I have also received a bottle benfotiamine (250mg) which I haven't started yet. I am now thinking that maybe I should stop the acid and go to a physiatrist. He could check my level of B12, D, etc. and, hopefully, get me started on on the right track.

What do you think? Is there anything I'm missing. Is there any harm in continuing the AL acid or starting the benfotiamine. Can they be taken at the same time? Is there any combination of drugs, supplements etc. that should not be taken at the same time? By the way, I took the fish oil daily for at least 3 years and it never had any effect on the feet.