If you have unusual heart beats.... you should get a screening EKG before using the Nortriptyline. This drug prolongs the QT segment of each heart beat and can affect the heart.
In the low 10 mg dose,it is not so much of an issue as when the dose is much higher. But it is good to get that done anyway.

I have no experience with Protandim. However, it is an herbal product and as such, you should be careful with it IMO.

I would not use this now, but wait until you do the other supplements first. YOu may find you don't need Protandim at all.

I am leary of herbal products, especially mixing them with RX drugs.

I saw my Primary Doc today, he is re testing my Vit. B12 He said you are probably right my Vit. B12 should be higher especially with my symptoms, I am hoping this could be my problem, wouldn't it be great if it's that easy!

He also is retesting my thyroid at my request, so today was a good appt. Also I have had an EKG in the hospital last week it was normal. Today he also did a Vitamin D test as well. When the results come in I will post them. I do believe the Lord is going to reveal my problem to my Doctors, and I also want to thank you for all of your suggestions they have been so helpful and I am grateful that I have a Doctor who is open to these suggestions. Jan

Just got test results back from blood test taken yesterday, again Doctor says my B12 levels are normal, he left that message on my answering machine did not tell me what levels were, but I will get them and post them here, also numbness is moving into my face now, so I am numb from toes to head now, this is all happening so fast and my Neuro Doc does not want to see me for another month, I guess he feels he has done all he can, I just feel lost and overwhelmed, I am going to try supplements as suggested on here, where can I buy these supplements, did I hear someone say Puritans pride? Again can someone tell me what I should start taking, I'm sorry to ask this question again, I'm just so depressed right now and don't know if you have already told me this. Sometimes it's just so hard with this disease to move on, but I will I have no other choice. Thanks, Jan

In your previous post, you listed Protandim... I'd stop that for now. Also are you taking that Nortriptyline 3 times a day? It will be quite sedating if so in the beginning.
You really need that Vit D tested. Without a test to guide you dose wise, you can start now at 2000IU of D3. This is inexpensive and readily available in stores or you can order when you get the B12 for now. There are beginning studies showing low D3 can impact diabetic neuropathy.
Your reactive hypoglycemia qualifies for a diabetic PN label.

Make sure you take the B12 on an empty stomach.
Supplements take a bit of time to get working. They are not fast like drugs. In a week or so you should see some improvements.
Puritan's Pride, iherb.com and swanson's all have quality brands at reasonable prices.

MrsD,

Thanks for all your help, yes Doc did do Vit D test he does not have it back yet I will post results when I get them, I also will not take protandim yet. The nortryp I am only taking once per day I'm sorry I did post 3 times a day, correction only once per day at bedtime.I have another question for you, I have fake nails, they are acrylic, I have had them for years with no apparent problem, could this be an issue now, I don't believe so but could use others opinion.Jan

I am sorry I can't say about the "nails".

Exposure to solvents however, over time defats the skin around the nails. That means it removes protective oils in the skin.

Your problems started in the feet. So to get that effect I think you's have to inhale the solvents regularly. Do you smell them at the nail salon? That part may be the problem.

VitD 25 Hydroxy 30NG/ML VitD25-oH D 2<4 Reference range() Flag:N

Vit3 25-OHD3: 30NG/ML Ref range() Flag N Methymalonic Acid Serum<0.10 RefRange<0.40 Flag Normal. Don't know what this all means but Doc says is normal. Thanks MrsD. Jan

30ng of D3 is the lower end of the "normal range" currently used in medical testing in US. If you follow the new D information, 30 is too low to accomplish further benefits which only show up at higher serum levels.

Here is my D thread with a medical video explaining:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread85103.html

It is up to you if you want to explore further D options.

MMA is another B12 test. It shows if you have enough B12 to metabolize MMA properly. It is a good test, but some people just need more than others. Without a serum test as well, you won't know where you are exactly.
Here is the link to Dr. Snow's medical article on B12.
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/post698522-70.html

He believes there is a small subset of people with fairly normal blood readings who still suffer from neurological symptoms. For those people he suggests using B12 anyway, since it is non-toxic and inexpensive.