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Originally Posted by mymarie
You say the "fun" is just beginning. This started in Feb of this year. It started in L foot and within one month now in R, more so in L. Wouldn't you think by now there would be pain.(6 mos). I am a RN as far as being able to interpert the labs. Yes my B12 was on the low end and did try B12 injections for a month and am now taking supplement but no change. I have wondered about the diabetes part since it is in my family but again have not had appropriate testing to rule out. I requested A1C but it was wnl too. I think my next step is to make appt with a good Neurologist. And that is hard to find in my opinion. Again I am new to this and just rambling and do appreciate all advice.
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First off, B12 injections may be less effective than taking Methyl B12 lozenges; see the sticky on this site.
You are in a better position to start reversing the symptoms than some of us who have had degradation over years. I believe the diabetes and neuropathy explosion we're seeing is related largely to dietary gluten. It's much more than eliminating a piece of toast with breakfast; it's in almost everything, and causes tremendous biological damage. You can see links on this from this site, as well.
If your neurologist is like most, they will downplay anything diet-related, regarding either causality or remedy. I understand that you have a medical background, but be careful of the pharmaceuticals you are likely to have prescribed. You may be better off carefully considering the supplements recommended on this site. Please remember, it probably took years for your condition to reach this point, and it is not likely to improve immediately. I believe supplements work, but they take time; a month is not long. The drug companies have gotten as big and fat as they are by offering "instant relief." It has some appeal, certainly, but at what cost?