hate to ask but does alz run in the family very inportant to keep b-12 in your body , my mom has alz and thats one of the things she cant hold is her b-12 she also gets shots for it but dont seem to work on her either.
Hi. Last year I had a similar problem with my B Vitamins. After a few months receiving B Vitamim injections and not feeling any better,my dr. ordered some more in depth blood tests.
The result was that I was deficient in Folate, folic acid.
I was put on the tablet form for 8 months,( cant remember the dose) and began to feel better within weeks. I had also developed Neuropathy as a result of the lack of folate. This,did take a bit longer to fix.I now take folic acid, 5mgs, 1 month on, one month off.
Something, maybe to consider? Cath278.
Any good neurologist should be able to help you with a b12 deficiency causing neuropathy.
I have low b12 levels also and get b12 shots for neuropathy due to CIDP. I don't think they help at all and personally don't think my CIDP is B12 related but continue with the shots anyway.
Have you had a nerve biopsy? Could your neuropathy be due to something other then your b12 levels?
Perhaps you can discuss IVIG infusions wwith your doctor.
I wish you good fortune.