[readingrocks7]

MrsD, earlier you wrote:

Yes it is a typo. I have that book and
Saw that. It is not surprising from a doctor who just
Doesn't understand nutrients. Poor proof reading
Too. Oral B12 really does not deliver much at 500mcg
So 1000mcg is better.

Since I am new to NP (feet - tarsal tunnel syndrome was DX once - numb, tingly, pain, cold, clumsey, etc...) and his book was the first I read by an MD, i figured his supplement list of his 'top 5' would probably be a good place to start.

However, since you wrote that he 'doesn't understand nutrients' would ya/could ya - list your top 5 supplements? I had all of his five in a shopping cart at an online store . . . ready to purchase . . . but then the typos in the book and your thoughts about the author's knowledge regarding nutrients . . . I didn't hit the purchase button. His recommended 5 still sit in my cart until I get more/better information.

Thank you very much.

Dean

[Jomar]

She is away on Vacation, so her Internet time is limited.

You might be able to find something of what you are asking about by doing a forum search-
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/search.php

Or perhaps in the sticky threads.

Have you had any recent blood work up?
The reported levels might help to show what you are low in.

[mrsD]

Everyone is different. There are over 100 causes for PN and people vary genetically.

A person with malabsorption issues or
The MTHFR mutation or pre-diabetes, or
Toxin induced PN, etc all vary in approach.

As far as "most common nutrient deficiencies"
They are;
Magnesium
Omega-3
B12
Folate (non methylators)
Vitamin D
Activated B6
Thiamin
Other B's in the complex
Zinc
Vitamin E
Others for specific people with specific chemistries

And that is only the most common nutrients.

The are many other things used as supplements
Like ALA, carnitine, Co-Q-10, which the body makes for itself
And might be needed if that fails for some
Reason.

[Electron]

https://sites.google.com/site/basicpoke/Home/neuropathy

See NutrientsforNeuropathy.jpg

I copied this page from the following book:

The Numb Foot Book - How to Treat and Prevent Peripheral Neuropathy (Numb Toes) – September 2, 2008
by Dr. Alexander McLellan (Author), Dr. Marc Spitz (Author), April Jackson (Editor), Chris Gibson (Illustrator)

If you can't see this image, feel free to message me and I can send it to you.
Ron