[anabanana]

hi,
in spite of having normal results on basic labs, the only thing that was abnormal recently was iron saturation 12% (15 + range), ferritin(bottom normal), total iron (bottom normal), iron binding (very normal mid range).

I'm wondering if there are any ties to PN and iron deficiency?
Besides nutritional deficiency, I read chronic/ autoimmune disease can cause low iron?

For a long time, I had what they call now "restless legs". When my symptoms were beginning to affect me noticeably, I had a lot of muscle aching and "restless legs" episodes like I never had before in my leg muscles.

Recently I read that restless legs can be a sign of PN or iron deficiency, could iron deficiency then cause PN, I'm curious if anyone has explored this?

B12 is somehow connected with iron absorption/metabolizing, but my b12 is absolutely strong. Is there still benefit to supplementing?

I still have not tested Methly(?sp) Acid (b12 level indicator)...

[tamiloo]

Just wanted to welcome you to Neuro Talk!! I notice you have found your way to the Peripheral Neuropathy Forum. We also have a Forum that might also help you with your vitamin questions. I posted the link below!! Hope you can find answer and while your at it find some of the best cyber friends ever!!

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum49.html

[Darlene]

anabanana,

Hello and welcome each of you to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Here are a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene