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Natural high levels of B12 and B6
Neuropathy | Last Active: Aug 31 6:22pm | Replies (110)Comment receiving replies
A brief follow-up to my earlier posts about B6 and my annual check-up with my PCP yesterday: When I asked flat-out that my vitamin and mineral levels be included in the lab work that would be part of the annual check-up, my PCP said, 'Of course,' but then explained that getting a meaningful reading of my B6 level from routine bloodwork might prove disappointing (something I've heard elsewhere). In any event, I will be going for my labs at midday today and I will ask the phlebotomist what's different about getting a meaningful reading when it comes to B6. ––Ray
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Ray - what did the blood lab tech have to say about B6 "meaningful reading"?
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That’s interesting Ray, we’ll see what you find out. It’s interesting how things change over time, I guess over time they learn more and more. I remember telling a PCP a couple of years ago that I couldn’t remember the last time I provided a urine sample for anyone, that it used to be more routine or at least part of an annual exam, but it seemed to have stopped. She said it did stop, that they found it didn’t add enough useful information that blood labs provided, so it was only used for specific concerns now, not routine. I’m ok not providing it, it’s not my favorite activity, and it would seem a lot of extra time and $$ throughout the entire medical and lab system for the test if it unnecessary.