Melatonin was a miracle for my aunt. She's a small woman and I gave her a bottle of 1000 dose. Worked great!

It seems that 3000 is pretty standard.

rose

I'm new to the list and am not sure how to post a new thread...no new thread selection is showing up on the screen here for some reason. I'm interested in what you all are saying about tinnitus and c-spine problems. I've had a herniated disk/compressed nerve at the C5-6 level for several years now, and it's worsened a bit. This loud tinnitus started up after a neck sprain in January. The docs look at me like I've seen aliens when I tell them I think it's caused by my back spasms. I've been trying various remedies and seem to be getting some relief...not sure which one is working though.

Hi, on the main peripheral neuropathy page, the list of thread page, at the bottom of the list of threads is the new thread buttom.

Suzeq,

I am glad to see you posted on the spinal disorders board and will answer you there. It is very common when there are cervical spine issues.

" Example, Vits C and B-12: excess simply goes outwith the trash..."

This is an old post, so this py not help the original poster, but for the record;

I was told that B-12 unlike other vitamins, gets stored in the liver and it is that fact that makes it possible to benefit from periodic B-12 injections.

So I get one just on principle whenever I go to my Doc.

Ten percent of Caucasians have a gene mutation that does not allow them to metabolize serotonin re-uptake inhibitors. I am one of them. I see a few other people can not take them either.

Docs make the assumption that serotonin always needs to be increased.

I check the Cytochrome P450 chart and if it is metabolized by the 2D6 family of enzymes, I don't take the drug. I have been sick too many times.

I am on the least amount of medication in a long time, and I feel OK. I am still sick but now I know when I am sick from disease versus meds. Sort thru your meds, and decide what you have to have...keep that...what you feel you don't need, talk to your doc about stopping.

Everything we stick in our body affects us....even stuff on our skin. My husband can take anything....he took benadryl yesterday to stop sneezing and fell asleep for a few hours like a baby....I take benadryl and tic and twist for 3 days and nights solid. We are all different. Someday they will be able to do our pharmacological blueprint before they prescribe.