B vit deficiency vs caffeine damage

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Hi folks,

We had a discussion recently about B vitamin deficiency and nerve damage.

(tingling etc). I'd had a problem that I noticed a month or two ago where if my

limbs were extended in a certain position they would be shaky. The two times

I noticed it most is when I'd rest my hand on my computer mouse and when I'd

tie my shoes (one leg at the hip joint would get shaky.

I assumed this was probably B6 deficiency, because I think I might be

pyroluric (still haven't gotten tested) and I'd stopped B6 supplements a few

months

before, which had helped me to sleep better. BUT, I independently decided to

stop drinking coffee for a few days, because I'd noticed that I'd become

accustomed to drinking coffee all day long. Mostly because I like the taste,

partly

because I needed a boost (which I attribute to vitamin A deficiency now), and

partly because I wasn't getting a " buzz " from it, so I figured it was ok to

drink more of it.

The problem seems to be gone now, so I assume it was from the caffeine. Now

I drink coffee a couple times a week and will only have one mug in a day. I

do notice that this shakiness comes back subtly even with a little bit of

coffee, even when I clearly do NOT feel " jittery " or " buzzed. " That indicates

to

me that I probably shouldn't be having caffeine, at least from coffee. (Tea

doesn't seem to bother me, either because there's less caffiene, or the

l-theonine, or whatever.)

So, just something to consider for those with nerve damage or whose hubbys

have nerve damage and were considering B supplements-- try dumping the coffee

first if that's in the equation just to see.

Chris