[w.wilkes]

Hi everyone,
its been a while since I last posted but I have visited often to gain information about neuropathy. I value all opinions and advice. I have been on a gluten free diet for about 3 months and I also at the same time started taking 6 neuropathy support formula tablets on a empty stomach per day. In one months time I developed a skin rash on both arms and hands. I then started taking benadryl for the itching. I still have the rash, I was hoping it would go away being on a gluten free diet but it did not. I had blood work done on June 1st and also saw the doctor about the rash, she gave me an ointment 2.5% hydrocortisone and 20mg of prednisone 3 for 3 days 2 for 3 days and 1 for 3 days. I informed her that I had been taking the neuropathy support formula for my neuropathy and benadryl for the rash plus 3 to 4 Ibuprofen per day for foot pain. She said stop taking the Ibuprofen because I had at one time elevated liver enzymes due to taking a blood pressure medication which in time caused my neuropathy. I told her I was on a gluten free diet and she said nothing. On June 4th the nurse called and said that my B12 level was to high and the doctor said stop with the b12. The wrest of my lab work was good, my liver enzymes were not elevated everything was normal. Here is my problem, I don't want to stop taking the B12 my feet are sooo much better not well by no means but I do not cry everyday for hours anymore! I have cut down to 4 tablets of the neuropathy formula and I am using the ointment. The rash has improved some but is still there. I did not want to take the prednisone because of the side effects that I have had from taking it before. I asked if they would give me something else but they just said try the ointment first and if it does not work you will have to take the prednisone. I am in a catch 22 situation! If I take the prednisone and do not stop the B12 will the rash go away or will it go away and then return? I know that taking the neuropathy support formula has greatly improved my feet. I do not want to live with a rash forever! Please help with any suggestions you may have, my doctor just looks at me, like when I was told I have neuropathy and was handed a booklet. Thank you!