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First, I've not started taking IM B-12 yet. I see my doctor again on Monday. My local neurologist has an interest in DNA testing for various things. He doesn't charge for this part of the blood work. He is in favor of my starting IM B-12. I've been taking sub lingual B-12 for awhile so I thought I might start a B100 Complex for balance. I took a couple and they gave me indigestion but then had bloodwork and was shocked to see that my B-6 level was extremely high (91.1 out of a reference range of 2.1-21.7). I've been taking EPA/DHA for about two years as well as eating many of the foods high in B-6 on a regular basis (just because I like them....wild salmon, bananas, turkey, etc.)
Years ago I took IM B-12 for fibromyalgia but switched to sublingual because I couldn't get the IM without preservatives in it. My B-12 levels have always been high.
There is a noted correlation (at least according to what I've found) in high levels of B6 and nerve damage. I wonder if it's a cause and effect, coincidence or what? I think the last time I had B6 checked was 20 years ago when I was underweight and couldn't gain. All my Bs were average or high at that time with no supplementation.
Has anyone supplementing with B-12 had a baseline before starting supplementation or B6 tested?
I'll be interested in what the doctor has to say about all this? I looked back on my Mayo blood work and they didn't check me for B6, only B12 and all the other regular things to rule out mimics.
I ask because I'm concerned that high B6 could speed progression.
Attached is the blood results if anyone is interested in seeing the DNA part. I don't give it much credibility from what I've read.
Years ago I took IM B-12 for fibromyalgia but switched to sublingual because I couldn't get the IM without preservatives in it. My B-12 levels have always been high.
There is a noted correlation (at least according to what I've found) in high levels of B6 and nerve damage. I wonder if it's a cause and effect, coincidence or what? I think the last time I had B6 checked was 20 years ago when I was underweight and couldn't gain. All my Bs were average or high at that time with no supplementation.
Has anyone supplementing with B-12 had a baseline before starting supplementation or B6 tested?
I'll be interested in what the doctor has to say about all this? I looked back on my Mayo blood work and they didn't check me for B6, only B12 and all the other regular things to rule out mimics.
I ask because I'm concerned that high B6 could speed progression.
Attached is the blood results if anyone is interested in seeing the DNA part. I don't give it much credibility from what I've read.