This is a new place for people coming from r/cfs.
For research, treatments, and personal stories regarding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). ME/CFS is a multi-systemic neurological disease, distinct from chronic fatigue as a symptom.
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Congratulations for reclaiming a somewhat normal life!
What is ALA? And what is the rationale of taking Gabapentin?
ME/CFS has a bunch of different causes, for sure, so we all have to find our own way to somewhat normality.
Thank you! ALA is Alpha lipoic acid, it has been shown to reduce neuropathy in sensory and autonomic nerve systems. Its also an amino acid in the ATP reaction. Gabapentin is mostly for migraines and brain fog and neurological functions it can Also help with vagus nerve inflammation and neurons in the gut . I also had epilepsy triggered by covid so it helps with that too for me.
Being a coenzym in the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex, alpha lipoic acid seems to be a good way to booster mitochondrial function. Sounds interesting. Thank you.
