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Originally Posted by khakis
My B12 was "high" on the labs and the reading was >1000. I do take magnesium supplements, have for a few years, but had not taken b12 when the rdg was so high. We tested b12 for the reasons you mentioned, and was surprised it was so high--I've been on metformin 12 yrs, I don't eat meat, but do eat dairy.
I know a diagnosis isn't everything, but at this point it would be nice to know. I don't fit PN because it is burning pain all over--especially chest, arms, under arms, backs of legs & calf.
thanks for your time and wisdom
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This is a form of PN... when diabetes affects the dorsal roots along the spine, the sensory symptoms can be like yours, global.
Here is a link:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread147771.html
Have you tried taking lipoic acid? This sometimes helps with diabetic neuropathic pain.
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