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Update...I was diagnosed with moderate peripheral neuropathy in June 2023. After numerous Dr. visits and blood tests, it was discovered that my Vitamin B6 level was over 4x what it should be. Vitamin B6 toxicity causes neuropathy. I have eliminated my multivitamin and all foods high in B6. My symptoms may or may not improve but at least I finally have a possible cause.
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This also happened to me…I was taking a B complex with 900% of the daily recommended amount of B6…after visiting with a neurologist that advised stopping immediately, I did…thankfully my symptoms cleared…it took about 8 weeks…that was 4 months ago…I no longer take any B complex and my levels are normal…good luck…
They (Whom ever regulates vitamins) should post a caution in labels…but I guess they are unregulated.??
Hi @gotosarah. Thanks for sharing your update and your experience with vitamin B6 toxicity. What did you learn with regard to why your levels were so elevated?
Good luck with getting some improvement. I had several years of losing balance when closing eyes in the shower and always thought it was caused by blood pressure medication and that I was stuck with it. After getting B6 levels back to normal from sky high, I noticed this week that I don't lose balance when I close my eyes in the shower any more. As it turns out, dorsal column nerves which affect balance can be damaged by excessive B6 too.
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I’m hoping you see very positive results after getting your B6 back on track. I’m cheering for you!