[mxmxmxmxmxmx]

Just came across this vitamin b complex transdermal cream on amazon and might give it a try. I wonder if B vitamins applied directly to the area of nerve injury might be more effective than taken orally?

It is a transdermal formula that contains B5, B6, B9, B12 and Alpha Lipoic Acid. Sarati's Vitamin B Complex Transdermal Body Cream delivers B vitamins through the skin, bypassing the liver and stomach. Each 2 ounce tube contains approximately 46 quarter teaspoons and these vitamins: 141.2 mg of Folinic Acid (Vitamin B9), 141.2 mg of Alpha Lipoic Acid, 28.2 mg of Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12), 282.4 mg of Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate (Vitamin B6), 282.4 mg of Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5).

[mxmxmxmxmxmx]

Found another transdermal cream but this one is for vitamin d. These transdermal creams interest me because it seems like you can get a lot more concentration into the injured area.

[mrsD]

I really can't say, if this would work for PN.
The benefit for the Bcomplex is for people who cannot tolerate oral vitamins because of stomach upset.

The D doesn't really make sense, since all the studies on oral find it works easily that way, and is so inexpensive too.

[Marlene]

I've been seeing more transdermal creams being used. I know of someone who started using it, prescribed by his doc, for blood disorders. I haven't followed up with them to see how well it's working. Dr. Kendall Stewart has quite a few videos on using topical creams as part of restoring the neuro-immune system. He has also formulated them. You can look at his products and videos at http://www.neurobiologix.com/

They're pretty expensive.

[mrsD]

The body has been biologically designed to get vitamins orally.
The first pass thru the liver, may be important for some of them to be activated.

Anything transdermally therefore, will not pass thru the liver first.

But it is difficult to say, with proof that certain things would be better (or not) transdermally.

Some things like racemic lipoic acid are not absorbed well, but the new R-form stabilized is well absorbed however.

And yes, transdermal products tend to be very expensive.

I know for myself that the magnesium in cream form works far better on specific target problems than oral. It takes down swelling for me, and also improves specific muscle problems etc.

But it is difficult to extrapolate that utility to other nutrients.
Perhaps in people with thick blood or poor circulation the vitamins would be useful in a transdermal base, or for those who cannot swallow, etc. People with malabsorption issues too, like Celiac may benefit more than those without that problem.

[Balanchine]

Originally Posted by mxmxmxmxmxmx

Found another transdermal cream but this one is for vitamin d. These transdermal creams interest me because it seems like you can get a lot more concentration into the injured area.

fwiw, I was with my rheumotologist yesterday and asked him about transdermal B complex based on your earlier post. His opinion was that going the oral route was better because it gets into the whole system that way. I'm paraphrasing but that's the idea.

[rholmack]

Hi, I'm using Authia Cream by Westlake laboratories. It has b1 and b12 mythel in it. I put a small amount on my feet. I can tell you that works for me. It's kind of pricy and the one you mentioned is half the price. This one was recommended by doctor, so I got this one. The only draw back I see is the bad smell. But my pain level has dropped a couple of points since I started using it about month ago. Hope this helps.

[Marlene]

Thanks for posting your experience. Glad you are getting a benefit.

[paularae]

I am using the b5 b6 b12 cream...just started it. I am on Morphine, Percocet, Lyerica and now every 3 weeks receive a IV.Lidocaine infusion for my pain. A pharmacist at our local compounding pharmacy has used this cream for his neuropathy for over 3 years and has gotten off of his meds. Maybe a Norco once a week. It was expensive but need to try and have hope.
In Christ, Paula