Magnesium oxide is not absorbed orally. It remains in the GI tract as a laxative.

I doubt it is connected in any way, and is probably a coincidence.

Many viruses can inflame the liver. One is Epstein Barr (mono).
Doctors see liver functions go wonkey with many viral infections.

And while not common, even Herpes Simplex virus can affect the liver:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19930315

When you first came here I suggested you take some thiamine.
I still think that might be helpful. 100mg 3 times a day.
Thiamine is the cofactor in aldehyde metabolism to clear them.

I posted this to you before on an earlier thread.

Toxins damage nerves...and people vary in how their body can repair it...depends on genetics and whether you have the capability to make the growth factors. Viruses also damage the dorsal roots along the spine, and when that happens, there are more global symptoms all over.

This is only one example of the biochemistry involved:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyruvate_dehydrogenase

I don't know if there is a connection between your genetic Gilbert's and your current liver issues. That would be for a specialist to
evaluate. Your sensory issues therefore could be symptoms of another more serious thing. And that is beyond the scope of this forum format.

I so do appreciate all the information you are giving me.

Honestly I'm terrified to take any supplement now. I'm still kind of frightened to eat.

I know the sensory is a major response to something. It got better when I fasted, and I'm scared to death it could come back at any time.

The heart and the breathing is worse today. And the PN moves around a lot. Today it is all over my face and neck besides the regular places.

Pain in my back has been constant. It hurts to even lean back against a chair. Not sure which organ this may be attributed too.

Also the constipation is pretty extreme. Not sure what to do about this one.

I'm putting so much weight on the dr on June 25. I just hope my body can't make it that long. It almost feels like its shutting down.

The single most common cause of PN that is dietary is GLUTEN.

Did you ever try gluten free eating? If you feel better fasting, that may be because you are not consuming gluten during that time period.

Did you take vitamins during your pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Then suddenly stop them? Thiamine would be in them along with folic acid and other vitamins too, that you and your baby need.

I would ask for blood work at the doctor's for B12, thiamine, B6, folic acid, Vit E, and Vit D. Women with new babies can be low in a great many nutrients.

Good luck at the new doctor's visit. Try to write down your history for the new doctor, so that he/she can refer back to it
at their own pace, so as not to miss anything.

Yes - No gluten already. Also I stopped taking a multi vitamin at Dr. Latov's request back in APril because my B6 was high and thought that might be contributing. everything else was normal.

I have a fat FOLDER at this point. Lots of tests, lots of doctors. Nobody seems to have figured this out yet and I'm deteriorating.

I'm still interested in the Aldehyde theory. I think you guys are on to something.

Also wondering if Candida is also a component to this mess?

Candida releases alot of aldehydes into the host as byproducts of its metabolism.

Anyone with a metabolic problem or low thiamine levels, will therefore have symptoms like the list I gave you. Depending on severity, the symptoms will vary in intensity.

Funny you mention candida.

I myself am starting to question the link between candida and peripheral neuropathy. I have started my research and in my opinion there is a link between the two.

Can candida actually cause pn??? That is something I am starting to believe is possible.

Well I got into the neurologist tomorrow on a cancelation --thank god.

Tonight these autonomic symptoms are intense as I have chest pain, can't breathe and my left arm is numb tonight. It has never ben this bad. The veins in my left arm are completely faint.

I'm really scared.

I read that Candida causes acetaldehyde poisoning as well. That candida/yeast-derived chronic acetaldehyde poisoning can cause significant damage and/or dysfunction to a central nervous system.

Don't expect a neurologist to understand Candida issues!

They consider that faux science, etc.

A numb limb? that could be MS.