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Neuropathy | Last Active: Dec 27, 2023 | Replies (30)

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Laminectomy a year ago immediately relieved pain in hips and legs that had rendered me almost unable to walk. But I have been left with (neuropathy) numbness and tingling in my feet, but so far not a lot of pain. The numbness does affect my balance just a bit, and I do go to PT. About a month ago, I saw my podiatrist to see if she had anything to offer for the neuropathy. That was when I learned of Metanx. She gave me a prescription and I have to say that, even though it has only been a few weeks, I am already noticing less symptoms in my feet. I had already tried Gabapentin, Lyrica, Amitryptiline... and none of those really helped. I was on Benfotiamine and R Alpha Lipoic Acid for a year and can't say they really helped. I had my B vitamin levels checked and my B6 was very much in the normal range. B12 was fine, also!
From what I understand, vitamin levels can "look" fine in tests, but some people have problems with the vitamins getting "into" the cells. There are so many variations and each of us is unique.
I will wait a couple of months and check specifically for B6 again, as I am aware of the info on B6 Toxicity. From what I understand, it usually takes several months for Metanx to produce results... My podiatrist said her father took it for years and it seemed to help him. It's pricey. Insurance doesn't cover it and I am paying $65/month. This has been my brief, thus-far experience with Metanx. I'd love to hear from others who have taken it and what their experience has been. So far, I have noticed no negative side effects .... and the early indication seems to be positive as are already feeling a bit better. Best to all... Mike

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I just started on Metanx a week r so ago. As you said, I haven’t had any noticeable change in my numbness (thank God, no pain)

We’ll see if it ends up working. As far as balance goes, you said it - the numbness REALLY causes problems! In fact, I fell yesterday (in the tile bathroom, no less!). I was sore all day.

Yes, I know it’s pricey. I looked on Amazon, and didn’t see the exact same thing, so I haven’t yet made up my mind if I’m going to continue taking it, but I am glad you mentioned it may take awhile to kick in.

Good luck to both of us!

I am 78 and have been using metanx for 13 years. It has kept my neuropathy under control with symptoms like yours until this past year. My toes are numb with a very slight balance issue. I herniated a lumbar disc 4 years ago but refuse to consider surgery. I live with some buttock pain as a result. As for Metanx I am not sure if my years of minimal symptoms is because or in spite of Metanx. Dr says to keep taking it. My greatest fear is losing strength in legs and feet. Doing everything I can to maintain balance. Pt has helped strengthen calves and quads. Do you legs feel wobbly after getting out of bed in the am