Should I Take Epoetin Alpha If I Have Hiv

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Alpha Lipoic Acid

Are there any studies to support the use of Alpha Lipoic in the treatment of hiv or hiv drug related neuropathies -- including numbness, tingling, pain, etc?...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I have not seen a convincing study documenting benefit of alpha lipoic acid (an anti-oxidant)for HIV neuropathies. For some ideas about the use of alternative approaches for neuropathy I suggest checking out www.daair.org or Jon Kaiser's book... Read more »

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I have these supplements, arginine alpha-ketoglutarate, but want to know if it is good to take them... Read more »

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Alpha-Liponic Acid

Posted by Bear60, 2 Replies

My partner is interested in trying this for neuropathy. Does anyone know of or has anyone taken Alpha- Liponic Acid. Seems to be precscribed in Europe but not here ( mostly for neuropathy asscoiated with diabetes). Recommended dose: 1800... Read more »

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