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Anyone else have strange neurological symptoms with PMR?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 11, 2023 | Replies (21)
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I recently went to a neurologist to have my nerve function tested - I am experiencing nerve damage due to post-Covid problems plus my PMR. My inflammatory numbers were super high post-Covid so I am low dose prednisone. Did not address nerve issues in neck, shoulders, arms and hands so I am now headed to a Pain Mgmt doctor for neck injections. Hopefully that will stop the nerve damage. In the meantime I have been taking vitamin B complex to help my nerves get what they need. I really want off the merry-go-round.

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megz | @megz | Oct 13, 2023

Vitamin B6 supplements are known to cause peripheral neuropathy, so much so that a mandatory warning on vitamin B6 supplements is now required in Australia. Check your B complex to make sure there is no B6 in it.

I had very high levels of B6 and my blood test result came with a warning that I was at high risk of developing peripheral neuropathy. The excessive dosing came from B6 added to a magnesium supplement I was taking daily.

The Australian government Therapeutic Goods Administration warns:
"Many people are not aware that vitamin B6 can cause peripheral neuropathy, which results in tingling, burning or numbness usually in the hands and feet. Taking vitamin B6 even at low doses can cause peripheral neuropathy..."
https://www.tga.gov.au/news/safety-alerts/health-supplements-containing-vitamin-b6-can-cause-peripheral-neuropathy

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