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Originally Posted by hopeful
Hi Mrs D. the last B12 lab I had was in April. The result was 542. What do you think? I am getting very confused on whether to take supplements or not. Currently, I take nothing. I have had so many doctors tell me not to bother with them. Even one who told me to throw them in the trash. I am not sure what to take. I just had my vitD checked I don't remember the number but it was WNL. Are there any supplements that you believe are a must if you have neuropathy? I don't even take a daily anymore because I was having such stomach issues. I would like to start adding one back at a time. What is your best advice for supplements? Hope you don't mind the questions. I have so many. hopeful  |
Your reading is borderline. According to Dr. Snow who is an expert on this subject --- post #70 in my B12 thread, some people NEED higher levels. He says that if you have neurological symptoms, and are fairly normal it doesn't hurt to take extra B12...since you may have a different genetic way of handling the vitamin.
You could start with 1mg daily on an empty stomach of methylcobalamin...it is inexpensive, and safe to do.
The autoimmune type PNs may respond best to antioxidants, which help reduce inflammation. Fish oil, and grapeseed extract or a Curcumin with enhanced absorption. Eating foods with lots of color like strawberries and blueberries also helps.
B12, B6, folate and fishoil are known to help remyelinate damaged axons, so may help healing the areas damaged by the autoimmune attacks.
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