Hi, I live in UK but used to live in USA and in 2006 had some shooting pains in legs and had Electromyography and was told I had distal motor neuropathy, bilateral. Etiology to be determined. My dr. tested for diabetes and was told I didn't have that. The pain seemed to go away but in the last 6 months or so I have had numbness/loss of sensation in feet, legs and up to my waist. I went to GP in UK who did blood tests for diabetes and Vit B12 and both were normal.

After reading a lot here I am not sure what B12 results were as I am in USA visiting my daughter at the moment and results are at home and am thinking that normal is maybe not "optimal" but don't want to take B12 just in case as it was the higher end of normal if I remember correctly.

I do like a drink of wine but would not consider myself an alcoholic (they all say that LOL) and would drink maybe a couple of glasses of red most nights which I have now stopped. I have ordered Benfothiamine and Dr. Best R ALA (thanks MRs. D) and will take them as soon as they arrive.

I am lucky that I have no pain, just a bit of a sunburn effect on my shins but worried in case it gets worse. Dr. in Uk did the pin/feather test which I could tell the difference and basically that is the end of any treatment there.

Is there anything else I should be aware of? I have read these forums for hours and would like to thank everyone for their input. Fingers crossed these vitamins will help me.

superstar,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

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Peripheral Neuropathy:
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Please keep us up to date on your situation. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.