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Doctors typically suggest taking vitamin B6 -- sometimes with folic acid -- before and during chemo to prevent and treat neuropathy (numbness, tingling, and pain caused by nerve damage). Chemo agents can cause a B6 deficiency, which is associated with neuropathy symptoms. However, if the B6 doesn't seem to be working, try taking a B-vitamin combination that includes B1, B2, B12, and folic acid instead. Some cancer patients find this more effective because too much of one B vitamin can lead to a deficiency in others.
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Catch neuropathy early if you smoke and drive a lot . You can't tell if your shoes fit and if you step on a peace of sand on the floor with bare feet it fills like a big rock !
B - Vits made a big diferance to me with allergies as well. I get a B-12 as well as combo-b's My husband does as well We eat lot's of veggies & fruit. We did anyway. But sometimes you forget.Like at hola-daze. My heart goes out to all of you with this personal journey. Thanks for having this space so I get a better perspective of where I stand with by reading everyones expearience. Where is that spell check?