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I started taking vitamin B supplements (B complex and seperate B12)and was wondering if anyone experienced increased insomnia after taking them. I know B deficiency is common with late stage Lyme, so has anyone had any problems while on supplemental B?
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karenl
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You have to take them before 2 pm.
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Thanks. Maybe I'm extra sensitive, but I took them first thing in the morning and still seemed to have a problem. Oh well.
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Marz
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RESOLVED and others. Did you test low for B-12? My LLMD prescribed shots I give myself when I mentioned that my fingertips were losing feeling.
It seems a test for B-12 should have been taken.
Since there are other reasons for fingertips feeling numb, I'm wondering if the shots are a waste of money. They certainly haven't helped my energy level or my fingertips in the 3 months I'm taking them.
I had insomnia even before the shots. But good to know I shouldn't take it after 2:00 pm.
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I have not been tested for B12. I have a friend in Boston who was tested and was found to be very deficient, she also is getting shots. Burrascano mentions B testing in his guidelines so I figured I would take the supplements until my appt. with my LLMD. My Boston friend's first symptoms were facial tingling. I don't know if she's seen any changes since the shots. Good luck,Marz.
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An oral B complex has not caused any insomnia, but the B-6 in it, causes vivid dreams and nightmares. B-6 has a way of doing that.
The B vitamins are necessary and if anything should help w/sleep for the most part. They are water soluble and are needed on a regular basis.
If you are B12 deficient oral B12 (according to my LLMd) goes right through the body - so he rx'd Methyl B12 injections through a compound pharmacy for me, then my levels came up. Methyl b12 injections are most beneficial.
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Lymebytes, Is it true that methyl b12 is better than hydroxy b12 because it doesnt have to be converted like hydroxy does?
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I take B12 along with B6 subcutaneous injections. I give them to myself because the doctor told me my body is not using these vitamins properly. I didn't realize it is a late stage lyme problem. Since I had lyme and all the coinfections I have insomnia and taking the vitamins does not help or stop my insomnia. It is just my experience.
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I've been using a sublingual B-12 Complex lately (liquid form) and it seems to work very well. More energy, clearer brain... and it will "wake me up" so I am not using it late at night.
No stomach icky stuff, burping, et al... and it doesn't make me sick feeling like the pills. Much easier to swallow too than those honker size pills.
It is MUCH cheaper than the shots, which I didn't have much success with for some reason.
I tested VERY low in B-12.
Made by Natures Bounty... about $9.00 for the bottle.
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