The Vitamin Mistake That Can Make Neuropathy Worse! (Sciatica & Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)| Doc Cherry

Do you know that there is one type of vitamin that is supposedly there to get rid of the numbness and the painful tingling sensation, but when taken in excess can actually worsen neuropathy symptoms— that's why in this video you will learn about vitamin B6 toxicity. Stay with me until the end. End if you're currently having neuropathy symptoms if you're currently into vitamin B supplementation, and if you are one of those asking whether you should have B vitamins as a staple or maintenance vitamin for nerve repair, you will have all the answers in that video here Hi, this is Dr. Sherry, physical therapist. I'm glad to have you here. Many of you who have experienced numbness and tingling sensations will immediately or vitamin B complex in pharmacies, and if you happen to see the word megadose, or if you happen to see a brand with a higher dosage of B vitamins you might think it's better because it will get get rid of your symptoms faster—that is actually wrong, and that is a common misconception But not everyone knows about vitamin B6 toxicity, although it is true that you really do need B6. vitamins for nerve health and nerve repair there is one component that when taken in excess can actually give you neuropathy symptoms I'm referring to vitamin B6 or otherwise known as pyridoxine look at this study here vitamin B6 is an essential vitamin for the building blocks of your nerve it is a water-soluble vitamin, meaning it is considered generally safe because any excess will be flushed out by the body through our urine; however, there are rare instances of vitamin B6 toxicity are rare; on average, the daily recommended dosage of vitamin B6 is between 1.2 to 2 milligrams of vitamin B6, and we can obtain it from natural food sources such as poultry and fish. and like vegetables, however, excessive vitamin B6 supplementation can cause vitamin B6 toxicity. and it can cause sensory neuropathy, where you experience numbness, a burning sensation, and tingling. tingling sensation also in your hands and your feet, and in some reported cases, ataxia is also present There is, in coordination with walking, loss of balance, muscle weakness, and even skin issues. Conditions now here is what you're going to do if you're currently taking B vitamins or vitamin B Check the label carefully for vitamin B6 or pyridoxine, and verify the dosage. Now this study recommends the use of 50 to 250 milligrams of vitamin B6. in treating conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, where you experience numbness in your hands It is used to treat conditions such as depression and even premenopausal syndrome; however, it is it is best to have a daily dosage of less than 100 milligrams or exactly 100 milligrams of vitamin B6 because This is the recommended upper tolerable intake as suggested by the American Institute of Medicine. Also check with your doctor and schedule a follow-up visit to be absolutely clear about how long you should Take your B vitamins—the American Neurology Association has recommended the right Combination of vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 in the treatment of neuropathy symptoms You don't need a mega dose of B vitamins, especially when we're talking about vitamin B6. due to what we refer to as vitamin B6 toxicity, you need vitamin B1 for proper transmission Nerve signals in your body—vitamin B6 is a crucial element; you need it as an amino acid. building your nerves and vitamin B12 or methylcobalamin is needed for the myelin sheath or the covering of your nerves go for natural food sources if you're already feeling better from you can get the vitamin B1 you need to help with your neuropathy symptoms from natural food sources get it from whole grains, monggo beans, and even peanuts; for vitamin B6, you can have it from bananas from potatoes, and even chickpeas, and vitamin B12 you can get it from fish and poultry and lean meat because we do not have a toxicity level with natural food sources, and you need not supplement if you are eating well, you take care of your nerves naturally; if the cause of your numbness and tingling sensations are caused by spinal conditions, for instance, you may feel the numbness in your arms due to cervical radiculopathy or sciatica, we have specific exercises that will greatly help you also keep your blood sugar in check because this is the The best way to control diabetic neuropathy is this: you don't need a mega dose. When we talk about vitamins, especially vitamin B6, because there is what we call vitamin B6. toxicity, you don't need to take vitamin B complex as a maintenance vitamin for nerve repair because Once you already feel better, you can get it from natural food sources; I'll provide the link. The exercises below—just click on the video, which will greatly help you. Please comment below. where you're from, because I'd really love to know if you're suffering from numbness and a tingling sensation in the lower leg and in your foot, but you haven't had your X-ray done Check this video here to see if the cause is due to a pinched nerve in your spine. Thank you very much for watching, I'll see you in our next video.