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Foot neuropathy: What gives you relief?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Oct 4, 2023 | Replies (386)Comment receiving replies
Has anyone else had Vit B6 toxicity like me which is believed to be the cause of their neuropathy? I’ve been taking supplements for years with B6 in it and my neuropathy was labeled idiopathic bc no cause was determined. I had the blood test done to check this number and it was off the charts! I quit the supplements 3 weeks ago and am hoping once I get this high value out of my system, that I will heal. They say it is quite slow. I urge those with idiopathic neuropathy to get their B levels tested and, if high, to read up on this. Apparently it is a “thing.” At last, hope !
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Absolutely! I was drinking one "5 Hour Energy Drink" years ago for the caffeine boost in the morning. Used it about a year. In 2014 went to Neurologist. He asked whether I took anything with B-6 in it and I said I would check. The 5 Hour Energy Drink has about 3000% of RDA, so I stopped immediately. It stayed in my system, as it is the only B vitamin that does not excrete and high doses are, as you say, toxic, and kill fine motor nerve cells (so I've read). My PN is also idiopathic. Of course my neuropathy in both feet has not stopped, to this day, pain level 4, 24/7, even on Lyrica, Gralise and Hydrocodone. Experimenting with CBD and THC now; just got registered here in VA. Trying to get approved for the Medtronic spinal stimulator, but so far can't get it approved.