Neuropathy? Looking for thoughts/ideas

[Layne]

He also dealt with two week-long migraines over the last ten years which made him (for those weeks only) almost blind. Vision returned but has since been worse. He feels his vision/consciousness is collected on his left side.

You might want to check out the following thread, which describes how blindness issues can result from low blood pressure in the brain.

Blindness, Vision Issues and Dysautonomia​

 

[Peatress]

Based on his history of addiction could it be a thiamine and magnesium deficiency? If his diet is not good he might struggle to tolerate Q10 but food sources could help.

 

[Peachy]

You might want to check out the following thread, which describes how blindness issues can result from low blood pressure in the brain.

Blindness, Vision Issues and Dysautonomia​

This is a great angle for him. Thank you!

Based on his history of addiction could it be a thiamine and magnesium deficiency? If his diet is not good he might struggle to tolerate Q10 but food sources could help.

Good thought. I'm zeroing in on thiamine and need to prioritize mag as well. Should get his diet/sugar balanced before introducing CoQ10

 

[Beatrix_]

Sounds like the time I pushed the MB too hard. Fun while it lasted.

I was on 30 mg of CoQ10

 

[LA]

Hmm, he should test his blood sugar. Our dad has been diabetic since he was in his 40s. Both are thin which makes diabetes slip off the radar.

Basically I hope there is a solution or at least comfort

 

[LA]

My brother is having some mysterious health issues. His right arm and leg lose functionality with moderate use. It’s not painful. He describes it as numb or seizing up.

He works on the computer and plays piano so if it were just his arm I’d think it might be a carpal tunnel type issue. But it also happens with his right leg after walking about two miles.

Carpal tunnel needs rest I had it from too much guitar practice and late night sweat-shop inking on aerospace diagrams that weren't finished by regular employees so sometimes I would call [very past tense] companies that specialize in hiring people (technical illustrators) who can do rush jobs. Rest is what fixed it. Sick-buildings are no good either. Recycled air rather than fresh air will make many people near death if the air-conditioning mechanics cannot change the filters every 6 months

 

[Peachy]

Carpal tunnel needs rest I had it from too much guitar practice and late night sweat-shop inking on aerospace diagrams that weren't finished by regular employees so sometimes I would call [very past tense] companies that specialize in hiring people (technical illustrators) who can do rush jobs. Rest is what fixed it. Sick-buildings are no good either. Recycled air rather than fresh air will make many people near death if the air-conditioning mechanics cannot change the filters every 6 months

Lots to think about. I love crowdsourcing here. No doubt he has overused his arm, and without the best body mechanics. He's also coming out of a mold situation in his condo.

 

[Beatrix_]

He's also coming out of a mold situation in his condo.

I know a lady who has mold problems in her apartment (it is not visible, so I don't know if she is aware of that because some people just get used to it) and was recently diagnosed with dysautonomia in addition to post-lockdown agorafobia. I think these conditions involve, above all, and increased need for B1 and magnesium.

 

[ddjd]

anything nerve related i would be looking at folate, b2, choline (from food sources- beef liver, eggs etc.)

 

[Beatrix_]

anything nerve related i would be looking at folate, b2, choline (from food sources- beef liver, eggs etc.)

B12 for myelin

Vitamin B12, demyelination, remyelination and repair in multiple sclerosis - PubMed

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and vitamin B12 deficiency share common inflammatory and neurodegenerative pathophysiological characteristics. Due to similarities in the clinical presentations and MRI findings, the differential diagnosis between vitamin B12 deficiency and MS may be difficult...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Vitamin B12 Enhances Nerve Repair and Improves Functional Recovery After Traumatic Brain Injury by Inhibiting ER Stress-Induced Neuron Injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most common causes of neurological damage in young human populations. Vitamin B[12] has been reported to promote axon growth of neuronal cells after peripheral nerve injury, which is currently used for the treatment ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

 

[ddjd]

B12 for myelin

Vitamin B12, demyelination, remyelination and repair in multiple sclerosis - PubMed

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and vitamin B12 deficiency share common inflammatory and neurodegenerative pathophysiological characteristics. Due to similarities in the clinical presentations and MRI findings, the differential diagnosis between vitamin B12 deficiency and MS may be difficult...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Vitamin B12 Enhances Nerve Repair and Improves Functional Recovery After Traumatic Brain Injury by Inhibiting ER Stress-Induced Neuron Injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most common causes of neurological damage in young human populations. Vitamin B[12] has been reported to promote axon growth of neuronal cells after peripheral nerve injury, which is currently used for the treatment ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

just anecdotal but i got neuropathy many years ago after heavy experimentation with b12- methylcobal form. only thing that fixed it was methylfolate

 

[Beatrix_]

just anecdotal but i got neuropathy many years ago after heavy experimentation with b12- methylcobal form. only thing that fixed it was methylfolate

You overdosed on B12 and induced a folate deficiency, right?

 

[ddjd]

You overdosed on B12 and induced a folate deficiency, right?

yes 100%. but the symptomn of b12 excess was neuropathy. my point is dont ignore the importance of both b12 AND folate for nerve health.

 

[Beatrix_]

yes 100%. but the symptomn of b12 excess was neuropathy. my point is dont ignore the importance of both b12 AND folate for nerve health.

An even wiser advice is to take at least a low dose complete B complex alongside any specific B vitamin in question.

 

[Peachy]

Thanks for the input @Beatrix_ and @ddjd. I was thinking of using LifeBlud Energi as a base and adding on more thiamine HCL first, then going through other b vitamins individually - or get him on the liver train. I think it's too costly/overwhelming for him to check levels right now so he'll have to experiment. That's interesting about the b12 causing symptoms unless balanced by folate.

 

[ddjd]

Thanks for the input @Beatrix_ and @ddjd. I was thinking of using LifeBlud Energi as a base and adding on more thiamine HCL first, then going through other b vitamins individually - or get him on the liver train. I think it's too costly/overwhelming for him to check levels right now so he'll have to experiment. That's interesting about the b12 causing symptoms unless balanced by folate.

I have to say actually niacinamide (not regular niacin) is INCREDIBLE for nerve health but you need it with enough food and it's better in regular small doses rather than one big dose.

It didn't occur to me before but I would definitely try niacinamide

 

[Beatrix_]

Most B vitamins work better with magnesium, incl. B1.

 

[Don]

Look into TMS and Dr John Sarno.

 

[Peachy]

I have to say actually niacinamide (not regular niacin) is INCREDIBLE for nerve health but you need it with enough food and it's better in regular small doses rather than one big dose.

It didn't occur to me before but I would definitely try niacinamide

Putting that on the short list.

Look into TMS and Dr John Sarno.

That’s really interesting. I’m sure it’s part of the issue.

 

[lamassu]

Progesterone and getting the diet and intestinal irritation in order may help