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Hi, @lynnfardella We are all so very different. My neuropathy is idiopathic, meaning I don't know the cause. Ever since I began experiencing the numbness and tingling three years ago, I started on R-Alpha Lipoic Acid and Benfotiamine twice daily. I can't say for sure it has helped, but I'm hoping it might slow down the progression, so I continue it. A couple of years ago, my podiatrist prescribed the MetanX for me and I took that for a couple of months. When I went for my 6-month check with my GP, I asked him to check my vitamin and mineral levels along with my usual bloodwork. The results showed that my Vitamin B-6 was too high. I checked the ingredients for the MetanX and it was one of them.... and I have read so much about high levels of B6 causing neuropathy to worsen that I immediately stopped the MetanX. When my podiatrist prescribed it, she said her father had taken it for years and it helped his neuropathy symptoms. I'm glad it is also working for you.... but one of the hardest things to figure out with this malady is that it seems to come from so many different sources... and it also seems to affect all of us so differently. I have numbness in my feet and ankles... but no real pain, and for that I am grateful. But the numbness affects my balance, so I work constantly on that. At 74, I can no longer do what I did at 71... mainly because of concern about falling. I use a cane if I'm going to be walking a great distance and that has helped. I just seem to have less and less strength in my calves, so I can't stand still for long periods of time. As Bette Davis is famously quoted as saying, "Getting old is not for sissies." I'm finding that out with each passing year. Best wishes to you!! Mike

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Hi, Mike. Thank you for your informed response. When I get my check up in September I will be more concerned with my numbers. I also have osteoporosis and I've thought that is why I'm losing my balance also. I am sedentary to a point but I recently purchased the Ellipse One by LegXercise where it moves your feet and legs for you. It also allows you to push yourself further while pedaling. Since I only recently started using it perhaps 3 times a week it has actually helped my balance as I I have realized that I am no longer constantly tripping (not falling) over my own two feet. Since you have such numbness I'm sure it is dangerous to use your legs for exercise. I truly believe the ellipse will eventually strengthen your legs and quads.
As for MetanX I only take it every other day as I remember my B12 was high also. I did not know that B6 could perhaps cause more damage so thanks for letting me know. I am soon to be 75 in October and I know I'm not working hard enough to get into better shape so wish me luck on getting my act together. I wish you the best of health and hope you stay safe from falling. Take care, Lynn