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Likelihood that the pain will progress or stop?
Neuropathy | Last Active: May 31 7:37am | Replies (30)Comment receiving replies
Have the same diagnosis. Mine seems to be associated with RA which had been under control for some 3 years. Why it popped up now , again no one seems to have answers. I had one practioner call it a "shoulder shrugger". I wasn't going to buy that.
I too tried accupuncture. He advised me that yes it could help but it would take time. (No definition of how long because of the slow rate of nerve regeneration.) Yes I did seek releif but it was fleeting. I was OK with that as I planned my week for activities following treatmen whenburning.
. I knew I would feel better.
One blood test revealed high levels of B6 Stop taking any supplments with that vitamin in it.
It was recommended I takle ALA, 250 mg, 3 times a day.
Bottom line, I am beginning to feel better. Pain is now tolerable but I find weather changes do intensify . Keep going and try and be patient.
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Hi pinoaktree, B6 toxicity is on the rise - well its probably been there a long time but its ability to cause peripheral neuropathy and the number of people inadvertently poisoning themselves with it, is just being uncovered. I've been recommended to take B12 and ALA which I do once a day at minimum levels. I'd rather do slow and steady than add to the problem. I can't believe taking 25mg of B6 a day (admittedly for 5 years) could result in such a high level of toxicity and such discomfort.
Some documented symptoms of Vit B6 toxicity that I suffer from
• Dizziness, balance and/or coordination problems (ataxia - this is a big problem)
• Memory lapses (this seems to be increasing during detox)
• Anxiety (more like despondency, lack of interest and anhedonia)
• Blurry vision (constant changes in ability to focus)
• Fluid buildup in the eyes (eye flooding)
• Numbness or tingling in the hands and feet (and heat in the feet)
• Nausea (mainly loss of appetite and food sensitivities)
• Sensitivity to light (yes)
• Skin rashes (over the years - currently itchy and tingling, not ‘rash’ at the moment)