Q: What can I do about neuropathy? I have this in my feet because I had chemo almost 12 years ago and it is getting worse.
Dr. Fred:
Another great question. For readers who are unfamiliar with the term, neuropathy is a type of chronic pain that results from peripheral nerve damage. Chemotherapy and diabetes are both very common causes.
The most reliable treatment for neuropathy is very high dose alpha-lipoic acid (ALA). Research supports a dosage of 900 mg intravenously—which is what I use for this condition in my office. But if you don’t have a doctor who is willing or able to do this, the alternative would be to take double, if not triple, that amount of ALA by mouth.
I will caution, however, that while these doses are safe for most people, you must ask your doctor if that high a dose is right for you.
Benfotiamine is another nutrient that has shown great promise in treating neuropathy in diabetics. So it’s absolutely worth trying.
Sign up for Dr. Pescatore's Free E-Letter and receive this bonus report:
Reverse Alzheimer's!
The 30-cent, all-natural 'cocktail' that slams the brakes on Alzheimer's disease
