Peripheral Neuropathy And Vitamin B

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B12

Hi Dr Brian. Would B12 relieve HIV related peripheral neuropathy? I tested negative 4mths after exposure and I am having burning sensations on arm and feet. I am on 200mcg 3 times daily and it has greatly reduced the burning. Would b12 work if...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

There is a specific neuropathy that is due to B12 deficiency and that responds well to the lack of this vitamin being replaced. If your condition is responding to this treatment, it may well be that this is what you have. This has absolutely... Read more »

vitamin b12 help lipo?

I would just like to ask if it's true that vitamin B12 helps stop the progression of... Read more »

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