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Old 01-27-2013, 07:40 PM #1
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I tried many times, didnt matter how or what I did, always caused me problems. If you figure out a method that helps, please post and let me know what it is. I tried all the suggestions on the other post.
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I personally have had better luck with the ALA. I take 900mg (3 capsules) daily and if I stop, I definitely can feel what it has done for me. One 100mg capsule of R Lipoic would not even substitute for one 300mg of ALA, in my case. Everyone is different, even drugs don't work the same for everyone, and it certainly doesn't hurt to try. I've also found, in my case, that the gel caps available from PP seem to be easier on the acid reflux problem. They also come in 300mg caps (kind of large, but easy for me to swallow, as they are soft caps similar to vit E).
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Thanks for this post. I was getting really bad acid reflux after recently starting on the R Lipoic acid, 100 mg. I was blaming it on the gabapentin and had no idea! Stopped the R Lipoic acid and it is gone! I was waking up in the middle of a sound sleep thinking I was going to throw up and had no idea what it was. It was also happening during the day, 4 or 5 times a day. I am now taking Alpha Lipoic acid, 300 mg, with no problems.
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Hi.

I just switched yesterday from alpha lipoic acid 600 mg a day to Doctor's Best R-Lipoic acid 100 mg a day. I now seem to be having acid reflux issues. Started last night. I didn't notice any of this while I was on the alpha lipoic acid, so I'm definitely thinking there is a connection to the r-lipoic. I wanted to switch over to it though because I had read good things about it here (being more potent, needing less, etc.)

Does anyone else have any issues with acid reflux while taking r-lipoic acid? Any suggestions on how to combat that? I thought I was supposed to take r-lipoic acid on an empty stomach to increase its effectiveness. Should I be taking it with food due to my acid reflux issues?

Thanks in advance for any helpful suggestions. I'd hate to quit on this r-lipoic after just a couple of days.

Oh, and the reason for taking it is to try and help my small fiber neuropathy.
Hi, I take Life Extensions r-lipoic acid.. No problems... thx jen.
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Hi, I take Life Extensions r-lipoic acid.. No problems... thx jen.
I stopped talking prilosec for years now. I believe that improved diet, a lower weight and fish oil have helped. I still get the occasional flare up though. Sometimes with the r-lipoic as well.

I've read that certain apples help with reflux or using organic apple cider vinegar. It's like the old saying: "an apple a day keeps the doctor away". I have the cider in my arsenal of supplements as well for this reason. I take as needed.
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