Peripheral Neuropathy

[topaz1]

I have a friend who has been on levo for years but has now developed peripheral neuropathy. What does anyone take for this? Is it one of the B vitamins?

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

topaz1 As peripheral neuropathy is to do with nerves in the extremities, testing B12 and folate would be a good first step. I wouldn't supplement without testing first, purely because if they are deficient it would require further investigation.

[humanbean]

As well as Folate and B12, low vitamin B6 can cause peripheral neuropathy. I don't know how easy (or expensive) B6 is to get tested - I've never had it done myself.

B12 is not dangerous in overdose, and nor is folate to the best of my knowledge. However, Vitamin B6 in excess can cause problems.

Deficiency : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitam...

Toxicity : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitam...

[madge1979]

I'm sure your friend would benefit from taking MAGNESIUM

... I also have had PN and know how that pain hurts

Also ... combine it with ...

B12

BComplex

B1

Google each one ...

I.e... magnesium and peripheral neuropathy ... to get s good explanation ...

Good luck to your friend

Mx🌹