Guest guest Posted March 20, 2003 Report Share Posted March 20, 2003 Hi. They say the b vitamins are the main suppliers of nerve nutrients, but that b6 maximums should not be over 150 mg, and niacin shouldn't be taken by anyone with a bad liver. The rest thiamine and riboflavin can be taken in large amounts because they are water soluble and excess just goes on through. B12 is very important and can be taken in large amounts - I take 1,000 mcg <micrograms> a day. B6 is supposed to help peripheral neuropathy in doses under 150mg but actually can make balance and coordination worse if over that amount. That's what I've read a lot of places and my doctor says so too. PRETTY INTERESTING STUFF. Later. ================================ There is also little dispute that, in very high doses taken over a prolonged period, vitamin B6 has toxic effects which produce a condition known as peripheral sensory neuropathy, affecting the nerves which transmit messages from receptors to the central nervous system. Typical symptoms are tingling (pins and needles), clumsiness and numbness. In a seminal study in 1983, cases of severe sensory neuropathy were identified in seven individuals who had taken between 2,000 and 6,000 mg (i.e. 2 to 6 g) of vitamin B6 daily over periods ranging from 2 to 40 months[17]. In general, it is agreed that, in COT's words, studies involving high doses demonstrated that: " the clinical signs of toxicity were reversible once ingestion of high doses of vitamin B6 had ceased. However, in some instances where the dose of this vitamin was especially high, signs of damage remained " [18]. At daily dosages of vitamin B6 below 500 mg, the evidence of adverse effects is more equivocal. In one study, 70 patients with diabetic neuropathy or carpal tunnel syndrome were treated with 100 to 150 mg of pyridoxine per day for periods of up to 5 years, with no neurological problems emerging[19 Hansen major@... http://pride-of-america-mall.com http://5star-megamall.com Shopping, Searchbox for 11,400+ Ebooks on all Subjects, Eight Casinos & more RE: neuropathy in legs > It's said much recovery can be had with a lot of b vitamins > (but no extra vitamin b6) and lowering bg if diabetic and not Just curious, why no extra B6? (of course, what is the starting amount anyway?) JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2003 Report Share Posted March 20, 2003 I would suggest 50 - 100 mg a day. Hansen major@... RE: neuropathy in legs > Just curious, why no extra B6? (of course, what is the starting amount > anyway?) > > JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2003 Report Share Posted March 22, 2003 You're welcome. The b vitamins are supposed to release energy from foods for burning but I've not experienced anything different that I was aware of. I lift weights and run and always have plenty of energy though. Hansen major@... http://pride-of-america-mall.com http://5star-megamall.com Shopping, Searchbox for 11,400+ Ebooks on all Subjects, Eight Casinos & more Re: neuropathy in legs > Hi. They say the b vitamins are the main suppliers of nerve nutrients, but that b6 maximums should not be over 150 mg, and niacin shouldn't be taken by anyone with a bad liver. The rest thiamine and riboflavin can be taken in large amounts because they are water soluble and excess just goes on through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2003 Report Share Posted March 22, 2003 My neurologist suggested I take B6 when my carpal tunnel symptoms returned 13 years after my surgeries...and I'm pleased to say it helped quite a bit. I can still get a few symptoms if I overuse my hands on the computer, but mostly I have been symptom free... Jeannine > This was interesting, thanks for sending. I was curious because I take 100> mg of B6 every day. I have for over 4 years now. Of course I have no> neuropathy so far, but I was told by my gyn to take it for stress, PMS, to> be exact. And I can tell energy wise when I don't take it. Thanks for the> info.> > ----- Original Message ----- > From: " Hansen " <genna@s...> >> > > Hi. They say the b vitamins are the main suppliers of nerve nutrients,> but that b6 maximums should not be over 150 mg, and niacin shouldn't be> taken by anyone with a bad liver. The rest thiamine and riboflavin can be> taken in large amounts because they are water soluble and excess just goes> on through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2003 Report Share Posted April 7, 2003 is there anyone who has jabing pains in the feet and legs? I also have severe lymphedema in both legs and i cant tell which is causing the pain. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2003 Report Share Posted April 7, 2003 In a message dated 4/7/2003 12:24:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time, madhungarian70@... writes: > I will talk to my endo on this, though I keep forgeting to mentiion it. > I think we all forget things that we had planned to discuss with our doctor. The best thing to do is keep a list of questions, take them with you on your visit. That way you won't forget. Hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2003 Report Share Posted April 8, 2003 In a message dated 4/7/2003 6:48:11 PM Central Standard Time, madhungarian70@... writes: > peanut butter and jelly and banana sandwich. YUM! Haven't had one of those in over 6 months! But the metformin does help with carb cravings. I don't ever crave sweets anymore. Just yesterday I bought a friend of mine a bag of Easter snickers bars, and she asked how I could do it...you know buy sweets without wanting them for myself, and I just said I will live vicariously through you LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 Hi Carol, I have neuropathy in my legs and get the shooting pains as well. They can go from my knees to my toes! I use to think that the jabbing toe pain was possibly a result of thickening toe nails, and I haven't ruled it out. Whenever my nails get too long and hit the inside of my shoe I also get shooting pains. The better I look after my nails the less pain and trouble I have, and that includes the jabs from my toes UP my legs as well as DOWN my legs. Ya know, when it's painful I really can't recall whether it's up or down... just that it was painful. ~~Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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