Thank you for that information, the vit D info really makes a lot of sense. After my use of prescription vit D only my D2 rose, which gave me a higher total number. So right now I am on the low side of D3.

For B12, I was taking a sublingual - but I have stopped taking it.

The Rheumatoid Factor will show positive in other autoimmune diseases as well, particularly sjogren's syndrome (which I do have a lot of "dry" problems) and SLE. This is why I was initially dx'd with RA, but that dx changed when a different panel was done, which said I was positive for U1 - RNP antibodies. I do get symptoms of RA at times.

The Chinese Herbals are not from China. They are produced by Health Concerns, a company in Oakland, CA. The formula is based on a Chinese traditional formula, using modern research. They have saved my quality of life up to now, otherwise I would still be having the fibro mac truck pain that I used to get. Now, my acupuncturist has increased the amount I take due to the neuropathy. It is supposed to help. The ingredients: red peony root, tang kuei root, ligusticum root, rehmannia root, persica kernel, white atractylodes rhizome, poria scerotium, citrus peel, siler root, vitex fruit, gentiana root, achyranthes root, chiang-huo rhizome, clematis root, angelica root, licorice root. I've talked with a company in Atlanta that sells these types of herbs and have learned that a lot of people give these to their dogs who have arthritis as well.

Thanks again mrsD for your info, I believe I am still low in vit D. I am going to continue supplementing that. I also will take a methyl B12.

But my question still remains, should I avoid starting the B12 until after my neuro appointment in December or should I start now. The appt isn't for over a month, and just in case the vitamins would help, I want to do whatever I can to avoid further problems. But I don't want faulty tests. thanks!!