Sorry I'm confused so what should I take? The b complex is not good? The neuro said to stop taking it for a week which is confusing. He didn't seem so concerned with the high levels.So there is not an side effects? When I go to the store it says b12 or do I get script?What is the b complex for then which was told to be taken by the foot/ankle doc. See my problem is every doc I see tells me different. Too many people in the mix and now I have 2 more docs coming up. I feel like an experiment. All it seems is to make me worse as when he sent me for pt. I have an apt at a pain managment clinic in a week. Very nervous for that.Thank you

Sorry I was not clear. B complex is fine. It just will not provide B12 to a person with severe B12 malabsorption, and a healthy percentage of those who malabsorb somewhat progress to severe malabsorption (which means they need a much larger dose of B12).

I don't blame you for being confused. Stopping B complex for a week is a strange request, if no reason was given.

Some buy their B complex and 1000 mcg or more methylcobalamin B12 online. The selection is usually better and the prices can be much better. Many of us have used iherb.com for years.

Get a good, reliable brand. Do not fall for hype.

rose

Hi Daniel, if you take notice of the people that answered your post you won't & can't go wrong, they really do know what their talking about.
I wish doctors all over the world would read Roses website, http://roseannster.googlepages.com/home, their b12 knowledge is a bit scary to say the least.

Brian

Thank you. I did look at your site Rose its very informative. Thank you for saying its ok to be confused. I see so many docs and just now am I starting to ask more questions as I see they don't always offer. The reason the neuro said to stop the b complex is cause my b12 was very high but need to get exact numbers. The 1 week thing was confusing cause how will I know if it comes down. On your site though it says you can still be deficient so I wonder how you find out or is it impossible? I have had 2 huge sets of blood work. It just showed high liver enzymes,high b12,and low white liver count. In addition I have severe stomach bloating,nausea,cramping,and constipation.I talked too the neuro about diabetes but my blood sugar is normal.In the past I did have a hypolycemia and still sometimes will get the symptoms. I drink a huge amount and now with these syptoms but is pre diabetes though when your blood sugar is starting to get too high? I was just diagnosed with ibs c and at one time pancreatitis symtoms but the tests further said no but to watch. Anyhow I was also wondering on many of the sites its says so important to get up and move. I'm not looking to exercise but like I said have in been in bed for 3 months with basically no errands even. Today I am going to attempt a shoe on the real bad leg/foot/ankle because like I said the other leg/foot/ankle is hurting more and I feel may be from so much pressure.I'm calling the neuro about that new symptom tomorrow. I just feel the pain is so horrible and some days I just can't get out of bed.Or fear it will get worse. I had pt one time and he did some stretching and massaging of the area and for a month after I could barely move and had to take vicadin 3 times a day. On that note I'm not a lazy person as for 12 years of my life I didn't miss a day of exercise ?'s. You all have helped so much and I feel so less alone. I'm sorry though for everyones pain.Thanks again.

B-complex may contain B6 - so too much of that is a bad thing..........
Found this online:

"-----------Vitamin B6 Overdose

People taking large dosages of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) on a regular basis for an extended period of time should be aware that problems can arise. There is a potential for damage to your nerves, but in most cases it is reversible.

Symptoms that you will notice first with a vitamin B6 overdose are numbness and tingling in the hands and feet.

You may also notice a loss of manual dexterity and your balance may be a bit wobbly.--------------"

Liz

Daniella, Prediabetes is when the blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.
Normal fasting blood glucose is below 100 mg/dl. A person with pre-diabetes has a fasting blood glucose level between 100 and 125 mg/dl. If the blood glucose level rises to 126 mg/dl or above, a person has diabetes.
Brian

I think is best served by eating FAT... good fats that is.

People who lose weight thru dieting (bariatric surgery) and/or eating disorders develop what is called "slimmer's paralysis"...which is nerve damage due to
poor fat nutrition.

There are 9 calories in fat/gram compared to 4 for sugar and protein.
So eating good fats in quantity will help you gain faster.
Nuts ( a good source of magnesium and unsaturated fats)
and you can do the new peanut butter now (Smart Balance) with its 1 gram of Flax oil in each serving.
Smart Balance spreads ... instead of butter
Smart Balance Mayo... are all good choices and taste good.

Avocados--are very good... some guacamole sounds like fun to me!

Thanks. Thats funny I was just eating a pb sandwich made with that new omega 3 spread. Its good. Anyhow I'm freaking because for 3 months its been only the left leg and now yesterday and today my right was has similar pain not as severe as the other one but very painful. I wish it was Mon so I can call the neuro.About being on your legs with this issue I feel like it aggravates it and some days I just can't get out of bed like I said but I see here how movement is important but doesn't it make the symptoms worse?Is anyone here on meds? I'm suppose to start elavil. I had tried nurontin,cymbalta and lyrica with all bad side effects. Thats what I thought too about diabetes and though I have other symptoms I feel are similar my blood sugar is normal. I'm going to ask the neuro tomorrow about my b12 and the foot/ankle on tues who told me to take the bcomplex but for now have stopped it.See every doc tells me something different. Too many opinions.

Daniella:

Don't be surprised if, when you tell your neuro about the B-12, he or she looks at you like you have two heads.

Doctors DON'T GET THE B-12 thing. You'll be lucky if your neuro says "oh, it can't hurt you, so go ahead".

But if your neuro says "wow, that's a great idea", wrap up your neuro like a christmas present!!!

Melody

Lots of good advice, of course. Great place and people.

Regarding the B12: Stopping for a week will allow you to get some idea (not an accurate indicator) where your stores might be now. Make sure the doc doesn't think that stopping for a week will show where you were before you started taking B12. Not true at all.

rose