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Peripheral neuropathy, aches and vitamin supplements- caution about B6
Good morning I know a few of us have peripheral neuropathy and aches in our joints and may be taking magnesium and other vitamins to manage side effects. Here’s an article of interest about checkin...
Hi @GorgyS
I feel for you if you’re already experiencing neuropathy and it’s becoming more difficult for you. As @arpie suggested it could be very insightful for you to get a blood test to identify your Vit B levels and see whether or not that’s could be contributing to a problem (or not).
Regarding treatment for neuropathy, I discussed the option to take Lyrica for the nerve pain in my feet with my oncologist especially as it was waking me at night. In the end I decided not to, I took Panadol or Nuromol instead. At the time I also took magnesium tablets on and off as I thought they would help with the ankle and feet aches (not the electric shock type neuropathy pain). But I have stopped taking this now.
I feel for you if you’re already experiencing neuropathy and it’s becoming more difficult for you. As @arpie suggested it could be very insightful for you to get a blood test to identify your Vit B levels and see whether or not that’s could be contributing to a problem (or not).
Regarding treatment for neuropathy, I discussed the option to take Lyrica for the nerve pain in my feet with my oncologist especially as it was waking me at night. In the end I decided not to, I took Panadol or Nuromol instead. At the time I also took magnesium tablets on and off as I thought they would help with the ankle and feet aches (not the electric shock type neuropathy pain). But I have stopped taking this now.
The only supplement I have now is Vitamin D with calcium for osteopenia (again on the recommendation of my Oncologist) and occasionally a Hydralyte if I have an upset stomach.
I’m beginning to appreciate how important a “whole” picture is for my GP and to remember to include any vitamins and supplements. Also, I am also appreciating that I need to record, file and store away carefully for future reference my health records!