When I first 'got' PN then another neuropathy 'version' I did the whole vitamin route.... and cautiously I mite add. But, My neuropathy kept getting worse! So, I persued various medical testing, while I could still walk and drive and got myself all that testing!
I then took a look at all my meds...cross referencing side effects etc. AND there were some... BUT WHEN I took a whole gander at my vitamins? I found out that B-6 was thrown into almost anything! I was ingesting over 6+ times the MDR for B-6 from this combo! I switched to pre-natal multi-vites and then searched for any other brands of other vites W/O b-6.... It Can be done! And yes I am a lady, but that doesn't mean the combos of vites if pre-natals aren't for you?
Thing is? You don't want to make things worse, and B-6, while in some instances is needed? Too much of a good thing this is NOT.
I hope this helps -'s - j
Also? Application of heat or cold - remember this rule [Told to me by a former ER nurse] 20 minutes on any spot? 20 minutes off that spot. For Heat? I use a moist heat-heating pad and simply rotate, same w/ice pacs. You can get some in the drug stores? That are like those chiller packs for toting foods to football games etc? But, these are flexable...cost about $6-10 a pack and are great for the chilling aspects. They sort of thaw after about an hour? But put 'em back in the freezer and in 2-3 hours? They are good to go again! IF You have a severe PN tho? Be sure to use some sort of washcloth or the like between IT and your skin. Too much too fast isn't good nor comfy!