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Body making too much Vitamin B6

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Oct 10 8:23pm | Replies (59)

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@terry1976

I find it interesting that you have an ulcer, and diet doesn't seem to be contributing factor. What little I understand of the biology/biochemistry, is that our bodies need very little B6, and our gut microbiome is key to getting it from food sources to be stored in the body (liver?) where it is used for other metabolic needs.
As we age our bodies do undergo a lot of changes not well understood by medical science...yet
Statins can also cause neuropathy (as does excess B6) Some alternatives are to discuss statin dose and form (fat soluble v water soluble) versus alternatives with your doctor, if neuropathy is one of the issues. Our biology is complex and often genetics plays a role that is not clearly delineated yet.

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My gut microbiome has been a nightmare for many years. I was given a shot of antibiotics far greater than what I needed at an urgent care facility about seven years ago. I contracted CDiff, which was an absolute nightmare. I can honestly say my gut has not been the same since. It’s something I work on constantly, yet it still gives me many problems. I have a very good GP so I will bring up the statin question when I see him soon. My bloodwork showed the best cholesterol number I’ve had in years, and landing on rosuvastatin took a while so I hope it’s not a problem. Thank you for the information!