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    Reason for taking: Diabetic neuropathy
    11/14/2016 1:14:30 AM

    Reviewer: 75 or over on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I love how alpha lipoic acid relieved my neuropathy. I was in a wheelchair because the pain kept me from walking. A nurse recommended ALA. That was two years ago. I gave up the wheel chair within a week and have never gone back to it. Lowered my A1C also.

    Reason for taking: Diabetic neuropathy
    2/12/2016 11:43:07 PM

    Reviewer: tes1900, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

    Brand Product: Other

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:

    Reason for taking: Diabetic neuropathy
    2/10/2016 2:54:23 PM

    Reviewer: t5tsph, 65-74 on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Consumer)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    my acupuncturist also applied electrical stimulation to my feet resulting in pain free feet. now i only use 1 250 mg capsul daily.

    Reason for taking: Diabetic neuropathy
    10/19/2015 3:03:32 PM

    Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I have been taking Alpha Lipoic acid in combination with Lyrica and my foot pain has been greatly relieved. I have noticed no side effects. I highly recommend Alpha Lipoic acid to help diabetic neuropathy.

    Reason for taking: Diabetic neuropathy
    9/7/2015 8:21:46 PM

    Reviewer: Happy customer , 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I have diabetic neuropathy in my feet very badly. Since taking a supplement which includes R-Alpha Lipoic Acid as one of its ingredients the severe pins and needles, burning and numbness has subsided dramatically. I still have some numbness on the bottom of my feet but it's nothing compared to what it was when I began about 4-5 months ago. My doctor suggested Lyrica but I read side effects and ... Show Full Comment

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