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Looking for people who have high levels of B6 trigger neuropathy.
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I am not sure who I am replying to here. I am just interjecting with my confusion about B6. I stopped taking my multivitamin about 6 weeks ago to see if it would improve my high B12 levels (1,400-2,450-ish for the last ten years). After 6 weeks off the multi (which I only took for a few of those 10 years), I had blood tests that included B12 and B6. My B12 was down to 1,187. I ordered a chelated ferritin supplement to see if that helps with B12 absorption. My B6 was 113.3. The optimal range the lab stated is 3.5 to 65.2. Even though I have severe multi-neuropathies, my doctor said my B6 was still within a normal range. All my research about B6, including links people have listed here, only speaks to how much B6 a person should ingest daily in the diet (and the advice on that differs significantly). I can't find legitimate information about the blood serum level that can cause or exacerbate neuropathy. Any help would be appreciated. I will ask this same question in an SFN Facebook group and a B6 Facebook support group.
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For me, it was a list of seemingly disconnected symptoms that led me to discover they were all related to B6 high levels. My doctor reluctantly honored my requested for a blood test. My level was 72. Decreasing my B6 supplement, ( 50mg- thinking goal of 100mg daily)) resulted in getting a reading under 10 after 7 months. Though other symptoms improved, neuropathy has remained. Recently could feel some symptoms returning. Blood test showed it creeping back up. So now….Taking supplements without B6 and about to consciously tweak diet as to lower intake that way. I’ve learned much this site and am now aware upping hydration and exercise are necessary if I want to see improvement. Easy step to try that is good to do in general.