Has anyone been prescribed EB-N5?

Posted by Ray Kemble @ray666, Jun 30, 2023

Has anyone been prescribed EB-N5? I see there was a discussion of this supplement before, but it dates back to 2018. I received a message this morning from my neurologist saying he'd like me to begin taking EB-N5. Unfortunately, he's not in the office today, so I'm not able to ask him what I might expect from EB-N5. If any of you have used this supplement, I'd love to know what results, if any, you had.

Ray (@ray666)

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NJ Ed | @njed | Jun 26 3:32pm

@ray666 - Does EB-M8 require a prescription? And was any prior testing needed before starting on EB-M8. Ed

Ray Kemble | @ray666 | Jun 26 5:31pm

In reply to @njed "@ray666 - Does EB-M8 require a prescription? And was any prior testing needed before starting on..." + (show)

Hello again, Ed

EB-M8 does require a prescription, at least that's how got mine, but I have feeling that EB-M8 and EB-N5 as well as the other "medicinal foods" prepared by EBM Medical will shortly be available without a prescription. That's just a suspicion on my part.

I believe you know that I'm seen at two different neurology offices, the one, whom I'll call Dr. W., was where my PCP had first sent me when she began to suspect PN.

The other, whom I'll call Dr. B., was the neurologist I sought out because Dr. B. is also a physiatrist. It was Dr. B. who prescribed EB-N5 two years ago, and who only last month switched me to EB-M8.

It wasn't that long ago the first doctor, Dr. W., had never heard of these medicinal foods, but the last time I was at his office, his NP surprised me in saying, "Oh, yes, we've been hearing lots of good things about these various medicinal foods."

Apparently, EBM Medical, the manufacturer, has been visiting neurologists' offices promoting their products. That's why I suspect –– unless some dangerous glitch is discovered –– these medicinal foods will soon be available without a prescription.

Ray (@ray666)

NJ Ed | @njed | Jun 26 7:37pm

In reply to @ray666 "Hello again, Ed EB-M8 does require a prescription, at least that's how got mine, but I..." + (show)

Ray - OK, thanks for the information. I will be interested in hearing if the EB-M8 has any positive impacts. Good luck!

albieleo | @albieleo | Aug 4 3:26pm

In reply to @ray666 "I'm surprised that no one has posted to say they're familiar with EB-N5. That leaves me..." + (show)

I have. I was prescribed it for Neuropathy in my feet.
I take one tablet twice per day. It is "for the dietary management of the metabolic imbalance associated with peripheral neuropathy."

I'm not sure if it helps. I am also prescribed pregabalin for the pain associated with it.
These two drugs work, but the disease is not for the faint of heart.

Ray Kemble | @ray666 | Aug 5 10:51am

In reply to @albieleo "I have. I was prescribed it for Neuropathy in my feet. I take one tablet twice..." + (show)

Good morning, albieleo (@albieleo)

After roughly two years of two caps/day of EB-N5, my neurologist has suggested I give a new formulation a try: EB-M8. I am NOT endorsing EB-M8 any more than I was endorsing EB-N5. After two years of EB-N5, the most I was able to say was that my large-fiber sympton (poor balance) had not seemed to worsen; I'm too new to taking EB-M8 to have an opinion. EB-M8 is so new that you'll probably find nothina about it online. Here's some of what my neurologist sent me:

EB-M8 is designed to reduce the intensity, frequency, and duration of nighttime muscle cramps. … [to promote] optimal nerve signaling [supports clear communication between nerves and muscles] … Ingredients: Acetyl-L-Carnitine, L-Methylfolate Calcium & Methylcobalamin, Calcium Citrate & Vitamin K2, Magnesium Bisglycinate, Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate, Riboflavin, & Thiamine.

I wish you the very best, albieleo!
Ray (@ray666)

ohkay2 | @ohkay2 | Aug 5 3:57pm

In reply to @ray666 "Good morning, albieleo (@albieleo) After roughly two years of two caps/day of EB-N5, my neurologist has..." + (show)

Hi, I am curious what the doctor(s) reasoning is for prescribing this particular treatment and how much it might cost? I'm always curious about what other folks are trying, especially since my doctor, let's call him Dr. F, has no interest in offering any alternative ideas other than the traditional meds and B-vitamins, follate, thiamine,etc... I have told Dr. F I am even willing to be a human guinea pig if he would like to try something less traditional. 🐹😅

Fortunately, I don't get cramps at night but I do home physical therapy maintenance on my own a few days a week and I can get foot and leg cramps just trying to get on the floor. Dang they hurt!

Hope to hear more about how this EB-M8 works out for you all and hope you all may find relief!

essence1220 | @essence1220 | Sep 16 10:00am

My doctor prescribed. Order shipped. Does this supplement help with PN?

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Sep 16 11:04am

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Welcome @essence1220, That's a good question that hopefully you will have an answer to when you have been on it for a month or two. I don't think any supplement is going to provide relief overnight when you start taking it but everyone is different and I'm sure that is part of the equation.

Did your doctor talk about the different ingredients and how they help?

albieleo | @albieleo | Sep 18 4:23pm

In reply to @ray666 "I'm surprised that no one has posted to say they're familiar with EB-N5. That leaves me..." + (show)

I have been taking EB-N5 for a couple of years for peripheral neuropathy. If my lack of balance and mild, consistent discomfort are any indication, it has no effect. The only way to know for sure is to stop taking it and determine the impact. I also take Lyrica and stopped taking it as a test, but the mild pain became more severe, so I went back on it, and the pain was reduced. Since I am adverse to increasing my pain, I won't stop taking the EB-N5 without my GP's advice. My EB-N5 was prescribed by a podiatrist.