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Old 10-23-2011, 08:28 AM #1
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Question l-theanine, ALA, R-lipoic????

I have motor neuropathy in my legs and feet, and take gabapentin to control the cramps and fasciculations.

After 7 weeks of theraputic exercise, my calf muscles are much stronger and I am gaining some control over the cramps. So I am very slowly tapering my gabapentin dosage.

My question is about l-theanine, ALA, and R-lipoic acid.

I've read a lot of the posts here about these supplements and how they help PN, but I don't experience much in the way of sensory neuropathy. Only minor burning in my feet, and I can usually control it by wearing different shoes and socks, or switching to sandals.

My question is, what do these drugs do? And would they help in allowing me to taper gabapentin -- maybe even get off the drug?

Thanks.
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