I have had diabetic neuropathy for years. Strted in fee and working it's way up. I would like to know if this Neuropathy Support Formula is any good and if it is a problem with any medications? Also, I presently take B50 Complex and a Vitamin D every day. If I start on this Support Formula, should I stop taking those pills?

The support formula has B6 and B1 in it already. I'd drop the B50.

But you should read our forum first, before trying that product.
You may not need everything in it, or you may need more of one thing than another. The herbs in it are basically in such a small amount as to be rather useless.

here is another thread:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...upport+formula

You can use the "search" function and find more comments.

Diabetics should get tested for B12 and Vit D levels. Sometimes proper B12 supplements may do the job for anyone who is low (below 400 in US units), for example.

This product is expensive IMO.

For what it is worth, about six months ago I was struck with an excruciating, throbbing pain in the left leg. I went to an urgent care center and it was diagnosed as "peripheral diagnosis." I was told that it may or may not go away, that if it did, it could come back, that it was difficult to determine the reason for it, and that anything they might give me may or may not help. 800mg doses of ibuprofen and vicodin failed to do much. I also tried muscle relaxers, which also did not work, but expected if it was truly a nerve issue. The only thing that helped was heat. I was skeptical, but desparate, and ordered this product. I have been taking it since. Since the onset of the neuropathy, after about ten days the pain in the left leg started to subside and eventually went away. However, I was left with numbness in the leg, but that is also pretty much gone. However, about the time the pain in the left leg went away, I got pain in the right leg. However, it was "different" and did respond to ibuprofen. I thought that perhaps I had tweaked it compensating for the left leg when it was in pain. In the meantime, I saw my primary care physician who seemed convinced it was something to do with either my hips or lower spine. Various tests and numerous x-rays revealed nothing. I should also note that I was treated for prostate cancer (hormone suppressants and radiation), ending over a year before this began. My oncologist does not believe that the radiation was the cause, but I have talked with others that did have nerve issues following radiation. I do not know. About a month and a half ago, suddenly my right leg (that still had the residual "different" pain) went through exactly the same cycle as the left (starting with the throbbing, excruciating pain), but it was a bit less severe. Again, the pain eventually went away entirely, but leaving some numbness. Now all pain is gone from both legs, as well as the numbness for the most part. Did the Neuropathy Support Formula help? Who knows, but I am unwilling to dismiss it. I have, however, recently reduced the dosage by half (2 capsules/day instead of 4). So far so good.

I would note that the address on the website for "Neuropathy Treatment Group," 3855 W Lorenzo Lane, Eagle, Idaho, is a house (when viewing it on GoogleMaps). Yet on their website they show what appears to be an office building. I know nothing about whether their product is what they claim it to be, but this, to me, is a bad sign. Not to mention there are no staff shown on About Us, no names of their doctors or researchers or scientists (which they refer to in their website). Doesn't smell right....

My Nerve Support Formula has basically the same ingredients and amounts. But directions says to take with meals. Now I am confused.

Markneuro1, I share your unease about the "Neuropathy Treatment Group".

As far as I can see from the site there is no evidence that any health professionals are involved with it.

There are lots of "special just for you" offers there as well as many unsupported testimonials, both of which are red flag warnings for me.

I was cynically amused to note that the site asserts that "Our manufacturing facility is FDA approved". This conflicts with its disclaimer : "The statements made on our websites have not been evaluated by the FDA".

I don't live with peripheral neuropathy but if I did the Neuropathy Treatment Group would be very low on my list of sources of support

If you look at the reviews on Amazon.com about their product most say it did nothing for them and the reps hounded them to buy more.

Cliffman

Most commercial products say to take with food.

B12 is not well absorbed orally however, and with food just about ruins its tiny benefit.
lipoic acid also shows in studies decreased absorption (the racemic mixture that is).

But other vitamins can be taken with food.

Products with B12 in them therefore should be taken on an empty stomach, if you want the benefits. (Studies have shown this true with RX drugs too, that come in microgram doses--thyroid hormone, and digoxin are examples).

When one sees this glaring error on labels of B12, that is a sign that the makers are not scientists, or do not read the literature on what they are selling.

So the Amazon reviews may reflect the fact that many are following label directions and would explain why for some there is no benefit. Those with CMT won't benefit much except for other body functions (not the nerve damage). Research into CMT has not yet found a supplement benefit yet. The hopeful Vit C issue about 10 yrs ago looked promising in animal models, but it fizzled in humans.