(vanity) desperate over pain - please pray

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[Vermont Lt]

I said it before. Cannabis. If you haven’t tried it...you should.

Did wonders for me.

[the OlLine Rebel]

Nothing back from the doctors yet, but today rheumatology bloodwork came in. My methylmalmonic acid came in high. I’ve been wondering about B12 but that was officially normal. Some say that the normal range spreads too low, though.

Next week I have infectious disease doc if nothing else shows.

And yeah, daily I still generally feel like garbage.

[Norski]

“I’ve continuously had severe burning, leaden feeling in my arms and shoulders. I’m starting to feel more in my legs too. It seems to tie in with a feeling of sickness, too. I get more and more numbness and sometimes tingling in my hands and feet.”

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Methylmalonic Acid (Blood)
Does this test have other names?

MMA
What is this test?

This test measures the amount of a substance called methylmalonic acid (MMA) in your blood.

MMA is typically made in tiny amounts when you digest protein. Your body makes large amounts of MMA if you have a drop in the amount of vitamin B-12. MMA is excreted through your kidneys.

Your body needs B-12 to make red blood cells and to help your central nervous system work as it should. Low levels of B-12 can cause anemia. This is when your body does not make enough red blood cells.

This test is used to diagnose a mild and early shortage of vitamin B-12. A high level of MMA can mean that you have a low level of B-12. Vitamin B-12 deficiency is the most common cause of MMA production.

Foods that can increase B-12 levels include red meats, shellfish, fish, dairy, and cereals fortified with the vitamin. If you are a strict vegetarian, you may be at higher risk for a B12 deficiency. If you are pregnant and are a vegetarian, you may want to take a B-12 supplement. This is especially important if you plan to exclusively breastfeed your baby. Otherwise, your child may also be prone to a B-12 deficiency.
Why do I need this test?

You may need this test if your healthcare provider thinks you have a vitamin B-12 deficiency. You may also need this test if you have symptoms of neuropathy, or loss of movement. This can include numbness and tingling in your hands and feet.

Other symptoms of B-12 deficiency include:

Trouble walking

Mood swings

Depression

Yellow skin

Irritability

Insomnia

Forgetfulness

Pain, swelling, and tenderness of the tongue

Numbness in your hands or feet

Trouble thinking

Fatigue

Headache

You may also have this test if your healthcare provider suspects that you have methylmalonic acidemia. This is an uncommon metabolic disorder in which your body can’t process certain fats and amino acids (the building blocks of proteins). The disease is usually diagnosed in infants and can be mild or life-threatening. A urine test called organic acids may also be done if the provider thinks that a child may have this condition. “

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Normal range too low. Sounds possible here.
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From a post at www.earthclinic.com - a very useful site:

” . . .Posted by Connie (Slc, Ut) on 09/01/2011
5 out of 5 stars

Hi Francisca and all who would like to save their vision ;

I’m going to offer a suggestion that may help, or at worst, it won’t hurt. The B vitamins, B6, Folate, and B12 have shown to at least improve the eye conditions of : optic neuropathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, and visual acuity. They have helped me with dry eyes, blurred vision, and double vision. Although I have taken a large variety of B-complexes and individual B’s for over 25 yrs., I found that they didn’t work well until I began taking the sublingual lozenge of methylcobalamin, Mb -12. It is a natural form of B12 that is more easily available for the body to use. 1000 mcg. Daily may be a good possible dosage for eye health. ( It has also helped my years long lower back pain and sleep disturbance among many other conditions). But, it can take many months to see improvements, even over a year. It may be worth some consideration.”

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Might check out earthclinic were I you.

[the OlLine Rebel]

That’s hilarious.

I JUST read that very Univ of Rochester site, after doing another search this morning!

Thanks for the info.

[Norski]

Welcome.

Also quite useful to contact the Life Extension Foundation.
www.lef.org. Huge database going back over 40 years. If one becomes a member, can have a telephone conv w phys and/or naturopath for free.

Also, www.earthclinic.com Very helpful.

Best to you.

[Faith65]

BKMK

[JonPreston]

Test for Lyme disease.

[the OlLine Rebel]

Been tested. Many times over the years.

Sadly as much as I tell them I know they’re unreliable, they ignore me and do a single test. But I’ve probably had each kind over this time, including last summer.

[sport]

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy ...
Search domain www.healthgrades.com/right-care/brain-and-nerves/chronic-inflammatory-demyelinating-polyneuropathyhttps://www.healthgrades.com/right-care/brain-and-nerves/chronic-inflammatory-demyelinating-polyneuropathy
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIPD) is a condition that arises when the myelin sheaths around nerve cells are damaged. Myelin, the insulating layer of tissue that surrounds nerve cells, helps ensure that signals from the brain are rapidly transmitted to the proper places in the body.

[goodnesswins]

Look into Dr Jonathan Wright at Tahoma Clinic in Washington...he or someone there may be able to help you...dies not take insurance...but does solve problems