Re: walking with neuropathy

[Guest guest]

> I was recently diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy in my feet. I have been

> trying to walk two miles every day, and at the end of the walk, my feet

hurt

> pretty badly.

> Should I keep on walking, despite the pain (it is not unbearable at this

> point) or should I find another form of exercise.

***Since neuropathy comes from high blood sugar, I can't imagine that

exercise would exascerbate it, and exercise is nothing but good for you.

I'd say keep it up and maybe try some tylenol or ibuprofen. I'd definitely

look into Evening Primrose Oil and Alpha Lipoic Acid, both of which can help

tremendously.

Barb

[Guest guest]

> I was recently diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy in my feet. I have been

> trying to walk two miles every day, and at the end of the walk, my feet

hurt

> pretty badly.

> Should I keep on walking, despite the pain (it is not unbearable at this

> point) or should I find another form of exercise.

***Since neuropathy comes from high blood sugar, I can't imagine that

exercise would exascerbate it, and exercise is nothing but good for you.

I'd say keep it up and maybe try some tylenol or ibuprofen. I'd definitely

look into Evening Primrose Oil and Alpha Lipoic Acid, both of which can help

tremendously.

Barb

[Guest guest]

> I was recently diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy in my feet. I have been

> trying to walk two miles every day, and at the end of the walk, my feet

hurt

> pretty badly.

> Should I keep on walking, despite the pain (it is not unbearable at this

> point) or should I find another form of exercise.

***Since neuropathy comes from high blood sugar, I can't imagine that

exercise would exascerbate it, and exercise is nothing but good for you.

I'd say keep it up and maybe try some tylenol or ibuprofen. I'd definitely

look into Evening Primrose Oil and Alpha Lipoic Acid, both of which can help

tremendously.

Barb

[Guest guest]

Thank you, Barb, for your response to my post. I have recently (just a few

days ago) begun taking Alpha Lipoic Acid, 50 mg once a day. I also bought

Evening Primrose Oil taking one 500 mg once a day. Is this enough to help?

Most of the dosages I have seen are much higher, but I am reluctant to try a

lot at first, not to mention they are very expensive.

What dosages would you recommend for these two supplements?

Jo in MN

Subject: Re: walking with neuropathy

> > I was recently diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy in my feet. I have

been

> > trying to walk two miles every day, and at the end of the walk, my feet

> hurt

> > ***Since neuropathy comes from high blood sugar, I can't imagine that

> exercise would exascerbate it, and exercise is nothing but good for you.

> I'd say keep it up and maybe try some tylenol or ibuprofen. I'd

definitely

> look into Evening Primrose Oil and Alpha Lipoic Acid, both of which can

help

> tremendously.

>

> Barb

[Guest guest]

Thank you, Barb, for your response to my post. I have recently (just a few

days ago) begun taking Alpha Lipoic Acid, 50 mg once a day. I also bought

Evening Primrose Oil taking one 500 mg once a day. Is this enough to help?

Most of the dosages I have seen are much higher, but I am reluctant to try a

lot at first, not to mention they are very expensive.

What dosages would you recommend for these two supplements?

Jo in MN

Subject: Re: walking with neuropathy

> > I was recently diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy in my feet. I have

been

> > trying to walk two miles every day, and at the end of the walk, my feet

> hurt

> > ***Since neuropathy comes from high blood sugar, I can't imagine that

> exercise would exascerbate it, and exercise is nothing but good for you.

> I'd say keep it up and maybe try some tylenol or ibuprofen. I'd

definitely

> look into Evening Primrose Oil and Alpha Lipoic Acid, both of which can

help

> tremendously.

>

> Barb

[Guest guest]

Thank you, Barb, for your response to my post. I have recently (just a few

days ago) begun taking Alpha Lipoic Acid, 50 mg once a day. I also bought

Evening Primrose Oil taking one 500 mg once a day. Is this enough to help?

Most of the dosages I have seen are much higher, but I am reluctant to try a

lot at first, not to mention they are very expensive.

What dosages would you recommend for these two supplements?

Jo in MN

Subject: Re: walking with neuropathy

> > I was recently diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy in my feet. I have

been

> > trying to walk two miles every day, and at the end of the walk, my feet

> hurt

> > ***Since neuropathy comes from high blood sugar, I can't imagine that

> exercise would exascerbate it, and exercise is nothing but good for you.

> I'd say keep it up and maybe try some tylenol or ibuprofen. I'd

definitely

> look into Evening Primrose Oil and Alpha Lipoic Acid, both of which can

help

> tremendously.

>

> Barb

[Guest guest]

L'etoile du Nord wrote:

>

> Thank you, Barb, for your response to my post. I have recently (just a few

> days ago) begun taking Alpha Lipoic Acid, 50 mg once a day. I also bought

> Evening Primrose Oil taking one 500 mg once a day. Is this enough to help?

> Most of the dosages I have seen are much higher, but I am reluctant to try a

> lot at first, not to mention they are very expensive.

>

> What dosages would you recommend for these two supplements?

I'm not Barb, but from what I've read ALA should be minimum of 300mg,

and up to 1200mg daily, and the slow-acting kind such as Jarrow (got

mine at IHerb.com)

EPO I take 3x daily, 1000mg each, and I feel that this regimen has

helped me.

--

Dave - 9:16:07 PM

T2 - 8/98 Glucophage, U & H

A 4th generation Diabetic

-

Davors Daily Aphorism:

Experience is a good teacher but her fees are high...

--

[Guest guest]

L'etoile du Nord wrote:

>

> Thank you, Barb, for your response to my post. I have recently (just a few

> days ago) begun taking Alpha Lipoic Acid, 50 mg once a day. I also bought

> Evening Primrose Oil taking one 500 mg once a day. Is this enough to help?

> Most of the dosages I have seen are much higher, but I am reluctant to try a

> lot at first, not to mention they are very expensive.

>

> What dosages would you recommend for these two supplements?

I'm not Barb, but from what I've read ALA should be minimum of 300mg,

and up to 1200mg daily, and the slow-acting kind such as Jarrow (got

mine at IHerb.com)

EPO I take 3x daily, 1000mg each, and I feel that this regimen has

helped me.

--

Dave - 9:16:07 PM

T2 - 8/98 Glucophage, U & H

A 4th generation Diabetic

-

Davors Daily Aphorism:

Experience is a good teacher but her fees are high...

--

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In a message dated 11/18/01 7:18:40 PM Central Standard Time,

josiem@... writes:

<< have recently (just a few

days ago) begun taking Alpha Lipoic Acid, 50 mg once a day. I also bought

Evening Primrose Oil taking one 500 mg once a day. Is this enough to help?

>>

When I gradually got my ALA dose up to around 300 mg a day it was enough for

me to completely come off insulin...all insulin including the lantus I was

taking as a background. Now on about 400-500 a day...I take 100 mg with each

meal and snack...it is the fast acting stuff but has cut my insulin

resistance down so tremendously I no longer need a shot. It feels wonderful.

I do believe alot of people are getting great results with the sustained

release form in doses from 600-900. I have no side effects....which I

frequently get with most meds of any sort.

ressy

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In a message dated 11/18/01 7:18:40 PM Central Standard Time,

josiem@... writes:

<< have recently (just a few

days ago) begun taking Alpha Lipoic Acid, 50 mg once a day. I also bought

Evening Primrose Oil taking one 500 mg once a day. Is this enough to help?

>>

When I gradually got my ALA dose up to around 300 mg a day it was enough for

me to completely come off insulin...all insulin including the lantus I was

taking as a background. Now on about 400-500 a day...I take 100 mg with each

meal and snack...it is the fast acting stuff but has cut my insulin

resistance down so tremendously I no longer need a shot. It feels wonderful.

I do believe alot of people are getting great results with the sustained

release form in doses from 600-900. I have no side effects....which I

frequently get with most meds of any sort.

ressy

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/18/01 7:18:40 PM Central Standard Time,

josiem@... writes:

<< have recently (just a few

days ago) begun taking Alpha Lipoic Acid, 50 mg once a day. I also bought

Evening Primrose Oil taking one 500 mg once a day. Is this enough to help?

>>

When I gradually got my ALA dose up to around 300 mg a day it was enough for

me to completely come off insulin...all insulin including the lantus I was

taking as a background. Now on about 400-500 a day...I take 100 mg with each

meal and snack...it is the fast acting stuff but has cut my insulin

resistance down so tremendously I no longer need a shot. It feels wonderful.

I do believe alot of people are getting great results with the sustained

release form in doses from 600-900. I have no side effects....which I

frequently get with most meds of any sort.

ressy

[Guest guest]

That's fantastic, Ressy! Congratulations! So I guess you're done working

with Ron, huh?

I still continue working with him...since I'm not insulin resistant (my daily

insulin is less than 20 per day including background) I haven't started the

ALA though Ron tells me there are other reasons to take it. But the cost is

off-putting right now...just spent $1500 plus on car repairs. Happy

Thanksiving to you and all. Vicki

<<

When I gradually got my ALA dose up to around 300 mg a day it was enough for

me to completely come off insulin...all insulin including the lantus I was

taking as a background. Now on about 400-500 a day. >>