Tom K Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 I saw a podiatrist yesterday and he prescribed Metanx (a B-6 & B-12 combo) for the neuropathy in my feet. He said he has used it for several patients with diabetic neuropathy and it has worked great. Has anybody here ever used this product or similar B vitamin compounds to relieve neuropathy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather_T Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 My Doc told me to take 100mg of B6 a day. I don't think it has helped me but it could others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 I did. I think it was 'Dadstimeon' on this website that gave me the suggestion. I had neuropathy in my fingers and my feet. I used B-6 and B-12 using the directions on the bottle. It worked for me. The neuropathy in my fingers is completely gone. I feel it in my toes only occasionally, usually after I have been sitting (or fallen asleep) with my feet up in my recliner for a long time. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy-OK Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 I am taking some B complex vitamins and it is helping me ... or at least I think it is and the mind is a weird thing. As long as it won't hurt me I am up for pretty much trying anything. Wish they could find something to relieve the discomfort and tightness left behind by the radiation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Yes, My husband took it for his feet. 500m of B6 and 1000 of B12. He is fine now. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Our Doctor had Tony start on B-6 before he even started chemo. Up to 600 mg per day. The less you need the better, because B-6 does have some anti-oxidant activity that counteracts the effectiveness of the chemo. Tony never had a bit of neuropathy and takes 200 mg per day. He also strongly advocates B-50 for chemo related mouthsores. Works for Tony too. Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Always heard that it was B-2 B-6 B-12 100mg a day of each. B-2 takes the burning sensation in the feet away. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 My husband too was told to take 100mg daily when he was on Carbo/Etoposide and he never had any neuropathy. Hope it helps you. Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlegirl Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I do not have LC but developed neuropathy from my thyroid issues and bought sublingual B12 as I heard it helped. Before taking it I went to the doctor and they tested my B12 which came out in the normal range at 536 (200-1100). Neuropathy subsided so I did not take it. Then after seeing another doctor (Homeopathic) I was told my current B12 level was one for which they recommended B12 injections! I began taking the sublingual B12 immediately and the next morning the vision issues I had been having the previous 4-5 weeks were 100% better. I thought my vision issues were due to my thyroid problem when actually it must have been from a deficiency in B12. I recomend you try it. From what I've read if you take B12 and your body does not need it, it will excrete it. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KleenTeeth Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I was happy to see someone has posted this as my sister, who was diagnosed with Stage IIIB LC is starting with neuropathy in the back of her hands. Her CEA marker is down to 10, so I am hoping she won't have to have much more chemo. She also is dealing with her liver enzymes rising and then lowering. Maybe the vitamins will help with that too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Very interesting post! Mom's been having some issues lately--I'll ask her to ask the Dr. about it on Wed. Thanks so much! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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