# Managing the sharp pins in my hands **URL:** \ **Category:** Nerve Pain & Neuropathy\ **Tags:** smart\ **Created:** [September 25, 2026, 11:22am UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/managing-the-sharp-pins-in-my-hands/20843 "2026-09-25T11:22:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![kreeguinus19](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/kreeguinus19/32/144_2.png) [@kreeguinus19](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/kreeguinus19)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2026, 11:22am UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/managing-the-sharp-pins-in-my-hands/20843/1 "2026-09-25T11:22:14Z")
[![](https://my-healthy-haven.org/uploads/default/original/3X/1/c/1cf4ac94ca65112447fceac569b881ed399dc74c.jpeg)](https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=indigo7177&vendor=nervala&pg=cb2&tid=forum) **For years, I dealt with that constant pins and needles sensation in my palms and fingertips.** It made simple things like buttoning a shirt or using a screwdriver almost impossible. I started with the standard prescriptions, but they made me feel like I was walking through a fog all day. Then I tried various over-the-counter creams, which worked for about twenty minutes but left everything I touched greasy. I even did the high-dose B12 injections for a while, but the results were hit or miss and the cost really added up over time. A few months ago, I decided to try a different approach with a supplement called **Nervala ([i get it here, discounted!](https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=indigo7177&vendor=nervala&pg=cb2&tid=forum))**. I liked that it combined a high dose of Alpha Lipoic Acid with Benfotiamine, which is a fat-soluble form of B1. It took about six weeks of consistent daily use before I noticed a real shift. The sharp, electric sensations started to dull, and my hands didn’t feel as tight or sensitive to every touch. What I appreciate most is that I don’t have that **brain fog** anymore. It feels like a more sustainable way to support my nervous system without the heavy side effects of my old meds. Of course, **consistency is key** and everyone reacts differently, but for me, it has made a huge difference in my **daily comfort**. ---
**Author:** ![grooz\_ozia2](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/grooz_ozia2/32/146_2.png) [@grooz\_ozia2](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/grooz_ozia2)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2026, 11:44am UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/managing-the-sharp-pins-in-my-hands/20843/2 "2026-09-25T11:44:06Z")
Glad you found something that works. Did you notice the improvement gradually or did it just click one day? ---
**Author:** ![daring\_baker94](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/daring_baker94/32/124_2.png) [@daring\_baker94](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/daring_baker94)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/managing-the-sharp-pins-in-my-hands/20843/3 "2026-09-25T12:29:06Z")
How did you decide on this specific combo vs just taking a generic B-complex? Did you try other brands first? ---
**Author:** ![fresh\_wolf55](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/fresh_wolf55/32/124_2.png) [@fresh\_wolf55](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/fresh_wolf55)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2026, 2:14pm UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/managing-the-sharp-pins-in-my-hands/20843/4 "2026-09-25T14:14:05Z")
I tried high dose ALA once but it gave me terrible heartburn. Did you have any issues with that? ---
**Author:** ![bria\_slezo](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/bria_slezo/32/160_2.png) [@bria\_slezo](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/bria_slezo)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2026, 3:59pm UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/managing-the-sharp-pins-in-my-hands/20843/5 "2026-09-25T15:59:04Z")
Is the 600mg dose once a day or split up? My doctor mentioned lipoic acid but didn’t specify a brand. ---
**Author:** ![silky\_bernoull7](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/silky_bernoull7/32/190_2.png) [@silky\_bernoull7](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/silky_bernoull7)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2026, 6:39pm UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/managing-the-sharp-pins-in-my-hands/20843/6 "2026-09-25T18:39:05Z")
I have been using Nervala for about three months now for my feet and it definitely helps with the nighttime burning. ---
**Author:** ![voorefreeb9](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/voorefreeb9/32/127_2.png) [@voorefreeb9](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/voorefreeb9)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2026, 5:11am UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/managing-the-sharp-pins-in-my-hands/20843/7 "2026-09-26T05:11:05Z")
Cutting back on sugar also helps a lot with nerve inflammation. It is a long road but worth the effort. ---
**Author:** ![kreeguinus19](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/kreeguinus19/32/144_2.png) [@kreeguinus19](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/kreeguinus19)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2026, 7:29am UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/managing-the-sharp-pins-in-my-hands/20843/8 "2026-09-26T07:29:04Z")
To SilverFox55, I tried a generic B-complex and just plain ALA before, but I think the Benfotiamine in Nervala is what made the difference for me. It seemed to absorb better and I didn’t have to take ten different pills. ---
**Author:** ![jolly\_goodall2](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/jolly_goodall2/32/153_2.png) [@jolly\_goodall2](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/jolly_goodall2)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2026, 11:19am UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/managing-the-sharp-pins-in-my-hands/20843/9 "2026-09-26T11:19:06Z")
The price of some of these specialized supplements is getting crazy. I wish insurance would cover them. ---
**Author:** ![fispi\_trig3](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/fispi_trig3/32/127_2.png) [@fispi\_trig3](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/fispi_trig3)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2026, 3:54pm UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/managing-the-sharp-pins-in-my-hands/20843/10 "2026-09-26T15:54:06Z")
Nervala worked for me too after about a month. The Benfotiamine is definitely the key ingredient there. ---
**Author:** ![calm\_carver5](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/calm_carver5/32/169_2.png) [@calm\_carver5](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/calm_carver5)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2026, 6:09am UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/managing-the-sharp-pins-in-my-hands/20843/11 "2026-09-27T06:09:05Z")
It is always encouraging to hear a success story. This condition can be so isolating when nothing seems to help.