quick search brought up these

study on rats- inconclusive but the references are interesting
www.medwelljournals.com/fulltext/java/2007/210-214.pdf

semi-related nerve talk about a few other supps
www.lef.org/protocols/neurological/neuropathy_01.htm



pmb003 wrote:
Hummm,..........

I have NEVER heard or read anything about B6 helping with numbness.

Most doctors recommend B6 to relieve the PAIN that the pinched nerves cause - Weather by Carpal tunnel or cubital tunnel......



If there was a cure all for Pain and numbness,
LOL, LOL, I'd be taking it.

But glad to hear that it has cured your numbness issues.




cindy wrote:

Some doctors recommend taking vitamin B6 in excess, for a short duration, to help with numbness caused by nerve compression.

Hector,

I really liked reading your second web site link. That's the best article I've read on the topic. Thanks for sharing.

Cindy

pmb003 wrote:
Hummm,..........

If there was a cure all for Pain and numbness,
LOL, LOL, I'd be taking it.



Hey Phyllis!

I will continue with my B12 - can't hurt. Since I have what is classified as "severe neuropathy" I am on the max (recommended max) level of Lyrica. Numbness of course is not its target, but nerve pain issues. I can't function (pain sits between 6-8 - almost ER visit level) without it, 2-5 with it. I am facing more spine surgeries, so I will be on it for a while. Like you, if there is a "non" surgical cure, sign me up!!!

Brenda

cindy wrote:
Hector,

I really liked reading your second web site link. That's the best article I've read on the topic. Thanks for sharing.

Cindy

thanks- keep in mind that lef.org is a supplement company so they are a little bias but the fact that these suppliments are finding there way in to medical journal means that there is a glimmer of hope they they can help (and thats better than nothing).

cindy wrote:

Does your doctor want you to continue with the B6? If so at what dose? My doctor (GP) had me wean back down to an over the counter B. complex only.




My gyn doctor recommended the B6 to me 20 years ago -

B6 (600 mg daily ) plus magnesium ( 400 mg daily )is an excellant cure for PMS symptons.

It takes care of PMS bloating, over eating, cramps, depression ( so on ) and even keeps the menstrual cycle regulated....

Then around the same time, a lot of folks jumped on the B6 wagon to AVOID carpal tunnel surgery.

So, NO - my hand surgeon did NOT recommend B6

I started back taking B6 on my own

It helps ""me"" with the cubital tunnel pain + the carpal tunnel aching.
But it has NOT helped with the numbness at all and I have never read anything about B6 helping with numbness either.

The nerve has to heal for the numbness to disappear - or the nerve irratation has to be corrected and then still, the nerve has to heal for the numbness to disappear.

Hope this answers the question

PS

My BEST advice to anyone taking vitamins -

You need to see a doctor who practices Holistic Medicine too.
These folks are more up to date on vitamins and treatments-
So, you should never rely on your hand surgeon for vitamin advice because that is NOT his specialty ! ! !

I will give B6 a try
I use to suffer from tendonities
but the symptons are like cubital tunnel now

Sure how my family doctor can recommend anything other than surgery

Worried Sick

Donna