B12 Shots for Nerve Pain
As we have noted for decades, it is important to address nerve pain with the following recipe:
- Vitamins B12 and B6 (present in a good multivitamin powder)
- Lipoic Acid 300 mg 2x day
- Acetyl L-Carnitine 500 mg 2-3x day
Give these at least 3 months to work.
In this study, B12 shots decreased nerve pain 4 times as effectively as the medication nortriptyline.
We add medications for initial relief as well (and even long term as needed) as discussed in my book Pain Free 1-2-3, but the nutrients above can actually help heal the nerves.
For more information on nerve pain (neuropathies), see "Effective Therapy for Neuropathic (Nerve) Pain."
References
Vitamin B(12) may be more effective than nortriptyline in improving painful diabetic neuropathy. Talaei A, Siavash M, Majidi H, Chehrei A. Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2009 Feb 12:1-6. [Epub ahead of print; see the article online]
Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. is one of the most frequently quoted post viral CFS, fibromyalgia, energy, sleep and pain medical authorities in the world. He is the author of 12 books including You Can Heal from Long Covid, the best-selling From Fatigued to Fantastic!, Pain Free 1-2-3, The Complete Guide to Beating Sugar Addiction, Real Cause Real Cure, The Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Solution, and the popular free Smart Phone app Cures A-Z. He is the lead author of eight research studies and three medical textbook chapters on effective treatment for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Dr. Teitelbaum appears often as a guest on news and talk shows nationwide, including past appearances on Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Oprah & Friends, CNN, and FoxNewsHealth.
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