I justed signed up to this group. I haven't even been tested yet for my PN (next week), but my doctor has started me on gabapentin and I can already feel the difference in my feet. The pain isn't nearly so intense. I have been reading some of the threads and taking B12 keeps popping up. How much is recommended? Any specific type? It is great to find this group. No one really understands the pain I am going thru.

Welcome to our forum.

There is a special thread at the top of the page all about
B12.

Welcome to NeuroTalk! This is an awesome place and I'm glad you're here to join us. There's lots of info here about PN and vitamin B12. MrsD is one of our resident gurus.

for a Full Metabolic Blood Panel! Be sure to ask for a copy before the blood is drawn SO they KNOW YOU WANT IT! Just look for the #'s results and then the ranges... Some will have '*'s and these say if the #'s are flagged as too high or too low. A lot of those #'s too low you can help along w/supplements? But do please keep in mind that improvements don't happen overnight. It often takes months + to show better numbers. Especially if you have other issues 'percolating'. I say this last part, because that is what happened to me, tho it's uncommon? It is not something to be dismissed litely.
Do read Mrs. D's info on B-12! It mite seem overwhelming at first? But if you take it in smaller bits at a time - it will eventually sink in. AND, will be very useful in the long run.
It sounds as if your neuro isn't asleep behind the wheel. He's testing and looking at [or trying to?] your whole picture. Keep at it tho, if the med causes bad side effects or if things seem to get worse. Do NOT be put off!
Keep good heart and have hope! - j

I started looking at all your info and picked up on the relationship between B12 and acid reducers. I have been on omeprazole and ranitidine for years for heartburn. I think I will be adding B12 to my daily routine. Do you think I should take it at the same time as the other med. or separate?

I can see that any recovery I have from this is not going to be quick. I am feeling overwhelmed by all of this. The reason I am being sent to having this nerve test done is because I have been seeing a podiatrist and not getting any relief from his plantar fasciitis "fixes". He finally admitted that my feet pain was beyond his scope. I hope that the nerve test will tell me something.

Hi there:

I started taking B-12 (Methyl B-12), not CYANO, about 2 years ago when I was initially diagnosed with Neuropathy. Stopped my symptoms IN THEIR TRACKS. Been doing it daily every since. I am what you would call a success story.

I take 5000 sublingually every morning. I get mine from iherb.com and I get the Jarrows 5000 .

Best thing I ever did.

Just wanted to share.

Melody

Thank God that the b12 worked so well for you, that you knew about it and that you stuck with it and you dodged the full PN bullet!

Hi.

You got that right? But I wouldn't have KNOWN ANYTHING, if I hadn't come to these message boards. Saved my life.

Melody

So are you saying that b12 made from cyanocobalamin is bad?