I’ve dealt with peripheral neuropathy for about six years now.
It started small, just some tingling after a long day of gardening, but it eventually turned into a nightly ritual of pacing the floor because my feet felt like they were on fire. It was incredibly isolating. I couldn’t even wear certain socks because the fabric felt like sandpaper against my skin. It really wears you down when you can’t get a solid five hours of rest.
I tried everything the doctors threw at me. Gabapentin made me feel like I was living in a fog all day, and while the topical lidocaine creams helped for twenty minutes, they didn’t solve the underlying issue. I even spent a small fortune on a specialized infrared light therapy boot that did absolutely nothing for me. I was constantly dealing with pins and needles that made even short walks to the mailbox feel like a chore.
About three months ago, I decided to look into antioxidant support specifically for the nerve lining. I started taking Nervala (i order here, best price i found) after reading about the combination of high-dose alpha lipoic acid and benfotiamine. I liked that it was 600mg of the lipoic acid because most of what I found at the local pharmacy was much lower and required taking four or five pills a day just to get the same dosage.
It wasn’t an overnight fix. For the first two weeks, I didn’t notice much. But by week four, that walking on gravel feeling started to recede. The sharp, electric shocks that used to bolt through my ankles at 2 AM became much less frequent. It feels like the nerves are just calmer. I’m finally sleeping through the night again without needing to ice my feet. It’s been a life-changer for my mobility, though I know everyone’s body reacts differently. You definitely have to be consistent with it for a few months to see if it works for your system.
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The sleep deprivation is honestly the worst part. People don’t realize how much the constant buzzing in your feet drains your mental energy during the day.
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I’m glad you mentioned the 600mg dose. I’ve been using Nervala for about two months and having that specific concentration of lipoic acid has made a huge difference for my leg cramps.
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Did you have any stomach issues with the alpha lipoic acid? I’ve heard it can be a bit acidic for some people if they don’t take it with a full meal.
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I’ve tried similar combos before and didn’t get much out of it. It’s so frustrating how hit or miss these things can be depending on what caused the nerve damage in the first place.
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Thanks for sharing your story. It gives me a bit of hope because I’m currently at that ‘pacing the floor at 2 AM’ stage.
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Nervala was recommended to me by a friend at the senior center. It took about six weeks for me to really feel the ‘buzzing’ stop, but it has definitely stayed away since then.
Are you also watching your sugar intake? I found that supplements help, but if I eat too many carbs, the stinging comes right back regardless of what I take.
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Did you try any other B-vitamin complexes before this? I’ve been taking a standard B12 supplement for months and haven’t seen any change. Just wondering if you noticed a difference between standard vitamins and this specific formula.
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The cost of all these supplements adds up so fast. I wish insurance would cover some of these antioxidant treatments since they actually help people stay active.
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DaveInFL, I did try a generic B-complex and even a separate ALA pill from the grocery store. The reason Nervala worked better for me was the specific Benfotiamine component—it’s fat-soluble so it actually stays in your system longer than the cheap stuff. Plus, having it all in one high-strength dose was way easier to manage.
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Do you buy this online or is it available in shops? I’m wary of some of the stuff on the big retail sites.
I’ve been on Nervala for a year now. I still have some numbness, but the actual pain and ‘electric’ feelings are about 80% better than they were before I started.
Consistency is definitely key. I usually give any new regimen at least 90 days before I decide if it’s working or not. Nerve tissue heals so slowly.