I’ve dealt with that annoying burning sensation in my feet for nearly five years now. It usually hits hardest right when I’m trying to drift off to sleep. I tried the heavy prescription meds, but they made me feel like I was walking through a fog all day.
What I tried before
I went through physical therapy and various topical creams. They helped for an hour or so, but the underlying sensitivity never really went away.
What I changed
About four months ago, I started taking Nervala (usually discouted here). It’s a mix of high-dose alpha lipoic acid and benfotiamine. Unlike the prescriptions, this felt more like I was actually supporting the nerves rather than just numbing them.
Week-by-week
The first month was discouraging—hardly any change. By week six, I noticed I wasn’t tossing and turning as much. By month three, the ‘electric’ zaps were much less frequent.
What improved
I can actually wear closed-toe shoes for a full grocery trip now. Nervala definitely helped my endurance.
What didn’t
It’s not a miracle. I still get flare-ups if I overdo it. Also, you have to be consistent or the progress slips.
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I started taking Nervala about six weeks ago and I’m finally seeing some relief in my toes. It’s not overnight, but the results are definitely there for me.
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Does the 600mg dose cause any stomach upset? I’ve heard alpha lipoic acid can be a bit harsh if you don’t eat a full meal with it.
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I’m always a bit skeptical of supplements, but the science behind benfotiamine is actually pretty solid for nerve health. Glad to hear you’re finding some relief.
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I agree with the original post, Nervala has been a game changer for my night-time leg cramps. The combination of ingredients seems to give much better results than just plain ALA.
Have you tried cutting out sugar too? I found that when I combined a better diet with my supplements, the tingling decreased even faster.
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I had a similar experience with the ‘fog’ from prescriptions. It’s the worst feeling. Might have to look into this alternative.
Is this something you have to take forever, or can you cycle off it once the nerves feel better? I hate being tethered to a pill bottle.
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To the person asking about stomach upset—yes, definitely take it with food. I learned that the hard way the first week!
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I’m on month two of a similar regimen. The progress is slow, but I’ll take a 20% improvement over nothing at all. Consistency is definitely key.
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Thanks for sharing the timeline. Most people expect things to work in three days and give up too soon. Good to know it takes a few months.
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