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Old 04-19-2013, 11:38 AM #1
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Thanks for the info and encouragement!

I did have a blood test last year, I wasn't tested for B12 or mercury but my thyroid was fine, glucose was fine, but my Vitamin D was REALLY LOW:

12.6L Range was 30.1 - 100.0 ng/mL

So it was very low. I started taking Vitamin D pills (5,000 units) one per day. That was about 7 months ago since that test. I will get my blood test results hopefully by mid next week.

I would love to see a Vitamin B12 deficiency or even high mercury levels, as this would tell me my neuropathy is most likely being caused by those factors, instead of something like MS or similar.

I have started taking supplements also.

We have a lot of the same symptoms. My vit D level was also low when they checked it last year. My b12 wasn't the best it was a 444.
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I must agree with SallysGarden. No matter which diagnosis you eventually receive (an it might not even be the right one!), proactive diet and exercise are the first line of defense and offense in stopping the condition from worsening and starting the healing process. I would just add that there is a cognitive (thought) component to our health, and it is important to learn to monitor one's thoughts for negativity and change that to a more pragmatic (realistic) and positive attitude!

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I read that coffee is actually good for MS. I was surprised but numerous medical articles claimed that coffee, tea and even small amount of wine actually help prevent MS from advancing to further stages.

Of course moderation is key and avoiding adding sugar in tea or coffee is also key.

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We have a lot of the same symptoms. My vit D level was also low when they checked it last year. My b12 wasn't the best it was a 444.
There are some studies that show low Vit D levels can cause PN type of symptoms. For sure low Vit D will cause muscle pain, bone problems, and other problems but it can also affect the nerve system. Not as much as B12 but everything is connected in our bodies and low D is not good.

My levels were atrocious at 12.6 mL. Who knows how long they were at that point? I should have my results next week to see where my levels are at now.

One thing with Vit D is that you can have TOO much of it, supposedly over 100 mL can become toxic. Your body gets the best Vit D source from the sun and one CANNOT become Vit D toxic from the sun as your body regulates that but pill forms can build up in your system.
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