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@dianesgk I experienced a number of seemingly disconnected symptoms 4 years ago that turned out to be a B 6 toxicity issue. It was up to 74 then. Changed to no B6 supplement, and gradually got under control. Neuropathy remained with doctor saying damage was permanent . Over last few months I noticed a worsening of balance issues that I assumed was just a getting older problem. Surprise! The magnesium I started to take for cramps, sleep help had 2000 more B6 than daily required. I hadn’t noticed that it was added! Blood test showed B6 was up to 95!!!
Other than balance , it seems to have triggered OLP that had been dormant in my mouth. Stopped taking , but now I’m dealing with both problems, Using a steroid gel for mouth issue to resolve. Lesson learned: blood work will be tested for B6 3-3 times a year. I’ll be seeing my endocrinologist to check why my body is not metabolizing B6 normally. Yes, Mg had high amounts, but in past I was able to utilize body’s enzymes etc to rid myself of B6. I know staying hydrated, exercising is important as well. It seems like a little problem, but out of control it causes a dominoe of bigger ones,

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@margesil Update: Supplements have been the same with one exception. Realized my Mg supplement had added B6 that I hadn’t noticed, 2000x daily or 37 mg, Symptoms had worsened over 8 months taking it, Stopped 2 months ago and finally got B6 test results back. It went from 95 to 6 ! The OLP it triggered into painful lesions finally have subsided after 2 1/2 months with help of steroid gel. Though stopping the Mg supplement , solved high levels, my doctor has agreed to check B6 levels on a 3x a year basis to monitor and avoid these cascading problems.