FAQ/Help |
Calendar |
Search |
Today's Posts |
10-20-2008, 04:28 PM | #21 | ||
|
|||
Member
|
Rather than read back through all your posts, what is the extent of your PN & is it Idiopathic?
|
||
Reply With Quote |
10-21-2008, 08:41 AM | #22 | |||
|
||||
Senior Member
|
numbfoot,
Are you talking to me? I'm a 64 y.o. male. PN Dx'd 1998, major suffering since 1992-93 Random foot pain since the '80's. Both feet & legs to the knee. Both hands and forearms. Supposedly 'alcoholic' neuropathy (some disagreement there) as "predominately sensory axonal polyneuropathy of length dependent nature". (Johns Hopkins) CTS in both hands, right needing cortisone shots every 10 mos or so (to stave off surgery that I cannot give the recovery time to). Pain levels, w/o meds 7-9. With Lyrica 3-5, sometimes a 2. Pain under control well enough to continue to work - self employed (30 yrs).
__________________
Bob B |
|||
Reply With Quote |
"Thanks for this!" says: | Leslie (10-21-2008) |
10-21-2008, 03:12 PM | #23 | ||
|
|||
Member
|
Thanks Bob.
I was just wondering how more advanced your PN was than mine. I also have CTS in both hands but it dosen't bother me since I stopped heavy work. |
||
Reply With Quote |
10-21-2008, 05:35 PM | #24 | |||
|
||||
Member
|
Quote:
I was Dx with idiopathic PN also. Since I've been on this board and began using the methods given in the stickies I've had about a 90% reduction in pain and symptoms. You may be able to achieve similar results.
__________________
We are not amused. . |
|||
Reply With Quote |
10-21-2008, 07:34 PM | #25 | ||
|
|||
Member
|
Just saw my GP & had my B12 retested.
The result from my Sept 07 test was 271 hence the normal reading I was given. Have started back on the B12 suppliment. Have read through the stickies, takes a while, there is a lot of stuff there. Taking all that into concideration I think I'll stay on the B12 & see how that goes for now. My symptoms are still very minor compared to most of you guys. I have some pain in the evenings, but havent resorted to the drugs yet. |
||
Reply With Quote |
10-21-2008, 11:23 PM | #26 | |||
|
||||
Member
|
Quote:
__________________
We are not amused. . |
|||
Reply With Quote |
10-26-2008, 02:03 PM | #27 | |||
|
||||
Senior Member
|
Numbfoot,
Your B12 is waaayyy too low. Anything under 600 is suspect in my opinion and I believe there are others who will agree with me. Billye
__________________
*Silverlady* |
|||
Reply With Quote |
10-26-2008, 03:29 PM | #28 | ||
|
|||
Senior Member
|
numbfoot, best to take the B12 on an empty stomache & using a multi B supplement as well [ not at the same time ] helps the b12 work better as the b12 needs the other Vit B's.
Brian |
||
Reply With Quote |
10-26-2008, 03:36 PM | #29 | |||
|
||||
Wisest Elder Ever
|
Your B12 level is awful!
Take 5mg orally for at least month...on an empty stomach. If you see improvement, you may eventually lower to 1mg a day, but for the time being...you need an intensive dose. iherb has some very affordable prices for methylcobalamin. Don't mess around with cyano form...as many people cannot use it effectively. Methyl is the activated form our bodies use. Please do it ASAP!
__________________
All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.-- Galileo Galilei ************************************ . Weezie looking at petunias 8.25.2017 **************************** These forums are for mutual support and information sharing only. The forums are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider. Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.
|
|||
Reply With Quote |
10-26-2008, 04:35 PM | #30 | ||
|
|||
Member
|
Thanks guys, I'm on to it.
My latest B12 test was up to 340. I'll get another done in a couple of months. I have noticed an improvement in my hands & left foot since starting on it. |
||
Reply With Quote |
Reply |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
peripheral neuropathy | New Member Introductions | |||
Aussie with Idiopathic Trigeminal Neuropathy | New Member Introductions | |||
Ok test results = idiopathic neuropathy? | Peripheral Neuropathy | |||
New member with idiopathic neuropathy | New Member Introductions | |||
Peripheral Neuropathy | New Member Introductions |