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Reviewer: Insulin10, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years
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It was my MD that suggested to take ALPHA-LIPOIC ACID along with my neuropathy medication because it alone was not doing the job. Three days after taking ALA the tingling, burning and pain was gone. Not reduced but gone. I have even not taking it to see if it was just a fluck a day or two and the pain and other problems came back. Started on it again and the tingling and pain came right back. ALA
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Reviewer: Big Sis, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)
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I had no alleviations of my symptoms and was taking this supplement for over a month. The only thing I got for my trouble was a terrible rash on both arms and legs. I won't take again!
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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FBS reduced from 170s to 130s within 3 days. Burning in feet eliminated.
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Reviewer: jaasak, 55-64 Male (Consumer)
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Type 2 diabetic. Since usage is about 8 months noticed overall decrease in any pain in feet. Have more sensations, nerves, etc. in feet. Recent DR test showed very good responses. Use in conjunction with B6. I am NOT taking any diabetic meds (lost 50 lbs to ensure that!).
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months
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Experiencing neuropathy in my leg associated with Diabetes Type 2, I tried ALA after reading it may have a good effect. After 1 month, neuropathy was reduced and after 2 months, completely gone. I have had no side effects, though I also have high blood pressure for which I take Toprol XL (200 mg. 2x a day). I have been taking ALA for about 4 months now. I take a low dosage...250 mg. 1 a day. (N
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