Simon never linked the pain in his hands and feet to multivitamins – but a pathology test did.....

When Simon Bogemann’s hand started cramping around the steering wheel during his commute from Geelong to Melbourne, he began to feel concerned.

At 43 years old, Simon was also experiencing pins and needles in his feet and fingers every night while in bed, and even during short lunch breaks at work.

His general practitioner attributed these symptoms to a lack of magnesium and recommended a supplement, in addition to the multivitamin he was already taking for a chronic condition.

However, both supplements contained added vitamin B6. Taking too much vitamin B6 can lead to peripheral neuropathy, a type of nerve damage that can cause the symptoms he was experiencing.

A blood test, suggested by his dietician, revealed that his levels of vitamin B6 were 36 times higher than the recommended range. Click on the link below to read more about this case.

The Takeaway:

• Anecdotal advice and self-diagnosis can be problematic.

• Do not follow well-intended advice from unqualified sources.

• Always consult a qualified professional in their field of expertise.

The information here was reproduced from this article in the Guardian. Please take the time to have a read.

Your wellbeing is too important not to.