Mrs. D - When I joined in July, 2011 I had done a post to you; not realizing at the time, you were on vacation Had spine fusion/laminectomy L4-5, red angry nerve (doctor's words) and cysts going surrounding many of the vertebrae (cysts removed). Post surgery, still left with severe pain, as well as shin pain in both legs. Orginal and 2nd surgeon both felt there was nothing more that could be done and was referred to a Pain Specialist, which I currently am seeing.
Due to heavy pain meds (oxycotin, percocet) developed severe constipation eventually resulting in Cystocele surgery. Within a week or so, my legs,feet,ankles started swelling. (currently take Spironolactone and Furosemide daily)Also, developed statsis dermatatis in feet and ankles now up to knees.Shortly afterwards the burning feet, ankle and leg pain was awful and kept getting worse. I thought it was from the Statsis Dermatatis. My internist/endocrinolgist said the pain was from my Neuropathy. Started lookin info and now everything going on made sense, including balance problem as well.

Until a couple of months ago, when I started taking Methyl B12 took Miralax about 5 or 6 times a week. Although I have a lot of cramping and stomach issues since taking the Methyl B12, I only need Miralax once a week.

I recently had lab work done prior to doctor's appointment. Appointment cancelled and do not see doctor until the end of September. Since I had started taking the Methyl B12 and a B Complex asked doctors' office to check B12 & B6 (had purchased B6; but only took a few days) levels as well as other tests (hypothroid) Also, am taking 2,000 Vit D's daily since originally had been low at 18.
After six weeks of taking the Methyl B12 my count was 922. My D had gone up to 32. I had the B6 lab test done last week. The doctor's office called today to tell me my B6 was 54.1 and the normal is 2.0 - 32.8. Since I had only taken the BComplex for about a week and only a couple of days of B6 (about 8 weeks ago) and now take only the B12, I don't believe the high B6 number is due to the BComplex or B6 vitamin. I will be seeing the doctor in a few weeks; but am concerned about the B6 number. I would appreciate any imput you can give me.
Gerry