[MelodyL]

Hi All.

Not only is my neuropathy greatly (and I mean greatly) improved since I began this Methyl B-12 a few months ago, but it really changed my energy level.

A few days ago, I thought I would go on 3 times a week. Well, I didn't take the 5000 of Methyl B for 3 days in a row. I simply forgot to take it. If it's not on the table with my syringe of Lantus, well Melody's brain doesn't remember stuff.

So for 3 days I didn't take it. On the 3rd day, I got so tired, I slept all afternoon. Now I never sleep all afternoon on any given day so why this happened I have no idea. But I was tired.

I took it today. Feel fine. (My arthritis is killing me but that's related to the weather and not to anything to do with neuropathy).

But as far as energy, I did two walks, went shopping and didn't have to nap.

So I believe (for me), this Methyl B-12 is a keeper. An every day keeper.

I'm ordering another bottle. You have no idea how it helps my neuropathy.

Thank goodness.

Melody

[Brian]

Hi Mel, whilst i have mucking around trying to get Methylcobalamin, i ran out of my normal b12 Cynnocobalamin about 10 days approx without it, but still took my b complex but anyway 3 days ago i noticed a real slump in my energy so i went and got some more b12, well it give me a boost on the same day i took it, and have remained the same since, i have been climbing up and down a high ladder painting the outside of my house, what a difference the b12 has made.
all the best
Brian

[dahlek]

for you.

For me, it makes absolutely no difference. I wish, truly wish it did. - j

[MelodyL]

Ah, Dahlek:

I'm so sorry it didn't work for you.

Here's hoping that we all find something that works for everybody.

Stem Cell therapy??? Someday??? Perhaps???

mel

[Mark._.]

I found this website and it lists possible side effects of b12, some of them sound scary...


http://www.acu-cell.com/bx2.html


Its about half way down. I wonder how much is too much.... I too take 5mg a day...

[MelodyL]

Oh boy, oh boy!!!!

Now I'm completely confused.

Rose, please help us out here.

I read all the negative stuff and it even included Leukemia and other bad stuff.

oh boy.

I hope this is all a bad dream.

Melody

[Mark._.]

The reason I posted that link is because im now confused and worried about any long term effects as well!! Now I don't know what to do, whether to stop taking the b12 or not.....

[MelodyL]

Well, I can't stop taking it. I need it for my neuropathy. I have no more pins, needles, even the burning is letting up so I don't even notice it any more.

So I either have to be worried about 20 years from now (croaking for God knows what reason), or I stop taking it now, drop dead from exhaustion and I have neuropathic pain.

It's an easy choice. I'm not giving it up.

I can't wait for Rose to jump on board and give us her wisdom. If anyone can put our minds at ease, it's Rose.

Mel

[mrsD]

Mark's concerns illustrate how the internet can confuse people.

For example... ANY nutrient taken with cancer has a POTENTIAL, not a guarantee to increase cell division. After all, nutrients improve cell functions, and they will improve cancerous ones too. Good oncologists know how to guide patients in this area.

Leber's optic neuropathy on manifests with cyano form B12, and I found papers on PubMed years ago confirming this. It is a toxicity to the cyanide portion of the synthetic molecule. Methyl has no cyanide.

I don't know where they got insomnia....that is a red herring, probably from some other website. Notice that no citations are given on AccuCell...that is a clue to be careful. Good sites give the citations to papers so you can read them yourself if you need to.

Compare to this site for information:

Toxicity

No toxic or adverse effects have been associated with large intakes of vitamin B12 from food or supplements in healthy people. Doses as high as 1 mg (1000 mcg) daily by mouth or 1 mg monthly by intramuscular (IM) injection have been used to treat pernicious anemia without significant side effects. When high doses of vitamin B12 are given orally, only a small percentage can be absorbed, which may explain the low toxicity. Because of the low toxicity of vitamin B12, no tolerable upper intake level (UL) was set by the Food and Nutrition Board in 1998 when the RDA was revised (6).

at http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocente...B12/index.html

This site keeps up with the research and provides excellent data that is documented.

So Mark brings up a good point, and it is really important to understand the validity and explanations for things you may find on the net. The brief listing on AccuCell is one thing to watch out for.

[MelodyL]

Thank you my dear Mrs. Doubtfire:

Now I can go and act like Jack La Lanne again!!!

That man lives on supplements.

lol

Melody