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Is Alpha-Lipoic Acid An Effective Medication For Neuropathic Bladder Dysfunction?
Question: I am 56 and a diabetic for many years. I have neurophty in my bladder very bad. I do drink alot of water i don't even
know when i going to wet myself till i feel it and sometimes i do , my question is somebody told me to take high dosage of alpha lipoic acid, would it help?
know when i going to wet myself till i feel it and sometimes i do , my question is somebody told me to take high dosage of alpha lipoic acid, would it help?
Brief Answer:
About alpha lipoic acid;
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is known the effect of alpha lipoic acid in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy.
Taking alpha-lipoic acid may help another diabetes-related condition called autonomic neuropathy, which affects the nerves to internal organs.
One study of 73 people with cardiac autonomic neuropathy, which affects the heart, found that subjects reported fewer signs of the condition when taking 800 mg of alpha-lipoic acid orally compared to placebo.
There are few data about bladder neuropathy treatment with alpha lipoic acid but you may try it.
Regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
About alpha lipoic acid;
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is known the effect of alpha lipoic acid in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy.
Taking alpha-lipoic acid may help another diabetes-related condition called autonomic neuropathy, which affects the nerves to internal organs.
One study of 73 people with cardiac autonomic neuropathy, which affects the heart, found that subjects reported fewer signs of the condition when taking 800 mg of alpha-lipoic acid orally compared to placebo.
There are few data about bladder neuropathy treatment with alpha lipoic acid but you may try it.
Regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
how muchoic acid alpha lip do i take in a day
Brief Answer:
Alpha lipoic acid dose;
Detailed Answer:
hi again,
The dose for autonomic neuropathy is 800 mg daily for 4 months.
Regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
Alpha lipoic acid dose;
Detailed Answer:
hi again,
The dose for autonomic neuropathy is 800 mg daily for 4 months.
Regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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