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Originally Posted by mrsD
I would ask that doctor for specific proof that B6 causes "pain".
B6 is a cofactor in serotonin manufacture, and that is often a treatment for chronic pain patients...to increase serotonin actions in the brain.
Doctors only know there were in the past a few reports on really high intake of B6...500mg a day for a long time to affect nerves negatively. Low B6 also causes neuropathies, probably far more often than any high reading.
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I visited a new neurologist for a second opinion on Monday. He did inquire as to if I were taking "megadoses" of B6 or any supplements that contain B6 as part of the formula. This was a fairly young guy, so the issue with B6 seems to be one that they are teaching the new guys about. I was visiting for SFNP issues by the way.
On an unrelated topic, I visited my pain management Doc on Tuesday and he enrolled me into a study looking at any potential benefits of gabapentin in a topical creme delivery system. This reminded me, Mrs. D, of your discussion of magnessium as a topical cream (Morton's). If effective, such an application of gabapentin could potentially cut down on some of the side-effects associated with the oral dose.