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05-05-2009, 06:01 AM | #31 | ||
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--refers to the cynadie chemical radical that is attached to the cobalamin portion of the B12 molecule in most commercial B12 preparations.
This is the cheapest way to supplement cobalamin (which, by the way, is so named because it has a cobalt atom in its chemical structure), and while cyanocobalamin supplementation does work for many people with B12 deficiency, there are some who have trouble chemicaly removing the cyanide radical and then methylating the cobalamin portion in order to make it usable by the body. Such people should always take methylcobalamin or other activated B12 form. And, since methylcobalamin is now readily available and not really expensive, there's no reason those of us who need supplementation, or merely want it, to not get it--who wants a cyanide radical running around the body anyway? |
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05-05-2009, 09:05 AM | #32 | |||
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Glenn:
thank you SO much for explaining the cyano thing. I read her post and when she said she used Milk Thistle (I know what that is), to get the cyano out of her liver, I said to myself "There's cyano in my liver, but I take Methyl B-12". So is it safe to assume that because I take straight Methyl B, that I don't get cyano in my liver and I don't have to take milk thistle? Thanks much Glenn. Melody
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05-05-2009, 09:29 AM | #33 | |||
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I have a long explanation on cyano and other forms of
B12 on the new B12 thread in the stickies above. Most of the general info on this subject is there now. http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread85103.html Tell me if there is something else I should add.
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03-05-2015, 12:52 PM | #34 | ||
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Hi everyone,
I've dealt with severe peripheral neuropathy pain for 10 years. Lyrica works somewhat but its side-effects are annoying. In 5 years on Lyrica I have gained 40 lbs. Anyway, at night I would usually resort to Icy-Hot, Ben-Gay or some other ointment to try and alleviate my pain. For the most part the didn't work and I experienced countless sleepless nights of severe foot pain/twitching. Last week I ran out of ointment and tried Vicks Vaporub on my feet for the first time. I slathered both feet and put on loose socks and had the most restful night of sleep in years. Every day since I apply Vicks after my morning shower and before bed, I've been virtually pain free and sleeping like a baby since. I know there are several different kinds of neuropathy and this may not work for all but it worked for me. Try it, but don't be stingy, lay it on thick and wear loose socks. I hope you have as much luck with it as I did. All the best, Stephen |
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03-05-2015, 01:09 PM | #35 | |||
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I just read your post and showed it to my husband who announed "Son of a B", I'm trying that tonight. Will update. lol And thanks much Melody
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03-05-2015, 01:23 PM | #36 | ||
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I had to stop using noxema YEARS ago, guessing it was the menthol. It was horrible both for my skin (having to give it up), but worse on my nerves...so I had to do it....
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03-05-2015, 01:51 PM | #37 | ||
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Welcome Stephen Comency.
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03-05-2015, 04:11 PM | #38 | |||
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Isn't it amazing how all these lotions, potions and meds affect people SO differently!!!!
Melody
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03-06-2015, 12:44 PM | #39 | ||
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08-25-2015, 06:38 PM | #40 | ||
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I just posted about Vicks that I use for my Osteoarthritis feet and then thought about the neuropathy and looked and found this NT thread. Guess some have tried it and then I read about the statin drugs and thought of one of my non-computer friends, she has been taking statins for 30 yrs and deals with horrific "ideopathic" neuropathy. I just called her and said "you know what has caused your neuropathy, the statins"...so it's not unknown as your doctors have told you. She says that about 4-5 yrs ago her daughter printed out info on statins and neuropathy and she took it to her doctor and he denied the statins are the cause!!!! Soooo many people just don't question their doctors or the drugs, etc. Well, off my soapbox..had to vent a bit.
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