Print

---

Thanks for this Maryse.  Prem's doctor has recently started him on Vit B12.
Moneesha


On 7 November 2011 12:32, mschild <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Neurology [2011] Nov 2   [Epub ahead of print] (Y.A.Rajabally, J.Martey)
> Neuropathy has been found to be nearly seven times more prevalent in
> Parkinson's Disease. Neuropathy is the malfunction of nerves throughout the
> body. Neuropathy can cause a pins-and-needles sensation, numbness, burning
> pain, loss of vibration sense, and a loss of position sense, which is not
> knowing where the arms and legs are. Walking and even standing can become
> unsteady. The effects of neuropathy can progress to far more widespread and
> serious symptoms. For more information go to Polyneuropathy. The
> researchers
> found that Vitamin B12 deficiency was a more common cause of neuropathy.
> Vitamin B12 levels were found to be significantly lower in people with
> Parkinson's Disease. They believed that the Vitamin B12 deficiency in
> Parkinson's Disease could be related to the effect of long term use of
> L-dopa.
> They consequently suggested that both Vitamin B and Vitamin B12 monitoring
> and
> supplementation, as well as serial clinical assessment for neuropathy, may
> be
> advisable in people with Parkinson's Disease.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:
> [log in to unmask]
> In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn
>

----------------------------------------------------------------------
To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask]
In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn