Vitamin C Safety

[Guest guest]

Regarding Vitamin C -

I am excited about the research relating to remyelination and Vitamin C in

CMT! I am going to keep my Vit C supplement intake at 500 - 1000 mg daily.

I think that based on the human research on safe levels vs. megadoses,

500 -1000 mg is reasonable. I'll still be at 666% -1333% of the RDA, but

below the safe upper limits.

Since kidney stones are one 'side effect' of Vitamin C overdose, I won't go

over that level. I had kidney stones which caused emergency surgery and

blood sepsis, and a five day hospital stay on IV antibiotics. That

experience was painful, and turned out to be life-threatening.

I never considered having another EMG, but that's a thought! Since I was

diagnosed with CMT, I'm gradually feeling stronger. I think better self-care

is part of the reason, and I have stayed on a daily multivitamin since then.

This is a great place to learn better self-care.

FYI - Yellow urine is not the only indicator of Vitamin C overdose. Anyone

getting nutrition advice should check with your state board on nutrition

licensure to find someone qualified to dispense nutrition information

(licensed nutritionist or licensed dietitian). Vitamin overdose can be

dangerous and shouldn't be taken lightly.

This research is pretty exciting!

Danita

[Guest guest]

Danita,

I know it is not the only indicator. It is one I've seen before and an easy

one to notice. I am in the care of a licensed professional who has taken

great care of me for years. Also, my mother, who has CMT as well, is a nurse .

..

.. so, to quote someone special to me, " I got it covered. "

Thanks,