diabetic neuropathy

Posted by goutham4321 @goutham4321, 13 hours ago

i am otherwise healthy active 48 old male
i have dm2 for close to 16-18 years i kept hba1c less than 6 but came to know few years ago that my postprandial spikes are not good and developed neuropathy - assumed from DM

my hba1c are like 5.7 tried to keep PP spikes less than 160 . i use lyrica XR 160 does not give much relief , i bite in 3/4 tab at night times

i found metanx which is a nutritional food which has b6 b12 actives doses and folate or products with high doses of b6 or b12 on amazon like sugar md neuropathy is what really gives me relief .

any one in similar boat ?

any concerns with b6b12 high doses i use like 15-20mg of b6, 250 micrograms of b12 .
did any one of you get any testing done ?
any good mayo clinic doctor who is good is managing for diabetic neuropathy online ?

i saw neurology they basically told its small fiber from dm and did nt reopens any testing
kind of annoying especially at work all dressed up in shoes?
any input is appreciated

thanks much !!

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Hey there, I’m type 1 and haven’t been officially diagnosed with neuropathy, but have something. I have been diagnosed with B12 deficiency and post covid syndrome. Don’t have pain, but still find sensation uncomfortable.

Why are you taking B12, were your levels tested and did anyone address how excessive B12 can be problematic? My neurologist instructed me to not take it. Just curious.

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usually diabetics have low b12 from metfirmin and other related .

with diabetic neuropathy , high doses of b12 and b6 may alleviate the pain and even can repair nerves . pls read studies on metanx and diabetic neuropathy

they are water soluble so any excess you loose in urine unlikely to cause side effects unless taking super high

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