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Busy B supplement

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hevb
hevb

I have been reading various threads on here for a while now. 

It has been a life saver...to know I am not alone going through this! For the last 3 years I have felt like I'm going mad. Suffer with panic attacks, anxiety, palpitations, hot flushes, aching legs, bad circulation, leg cramps, ridiculous tiredness, heavy periods.. The list goes on.. Have ended up at A&E due to panic attacks a few times.. Hating this period of life! I just want to feel good again for longer than a day or so.. 

I noticed that a high dose B6/B12 supplement has helped some of you.. So today I bought the Busy B supplement from Holland and Barrett. 

I am just slightly concerned as have been reading about too much B6/B12.. How long is it OK to take this high a dose for? Also has anyone experienced any side effects taking it?

My GP's answer to all my symptoms is Citalopram.. I am not keen at all!

Any info and points of view greatfully received.. 

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  • jayneejay
    jayneejay hevb

    Posted

    Hi Herv

    Well if your worried dont take any supplements. 

    I take no end of beneficial vits helpful for menopause, been in peri meno 10 years 

    Post meno now, age 50.

    I certainly would not be without supplements. 

    Its not HRT or antidepressants take docs push at you.. 

    B6 etc helped me no end 

    But the choice is yours 

    Good luck 

    Jay xx

    • hevb
      hevb jayneejay

      Posted

      Hi Again Jay..

      I'm definitely going to give the B vits a try and looking into what else may help.. 

      Really appreciate your advice and support. 

      We all have to work out what might work for us and I appreciate your honesty. 

      I'm of the opinion I'm approximately 3 years into peri.. I am now 43..

      My mum went through early menopause all done by 46 but didn't have all the symptoms I have. She had 2 children.. I 've had 4 this could make a difference, I don't know, we're all different.. 

      Sorry if I came across as not liking your advice.. 

      I am greatful to everyone on this site!

      xx

    • jayneejay
      jayneejay hevb

      Posted

      Hi herv

      My mum also started meno at 42 all done at 44.. She had 4 kids. No hrt 

      Me i was 10 years 😞 i had two kids. 

      In my early peri i found rainforest maca amazing and still take it now with all my others 😀 

      Didnt even think for one minute you wasnt appreciating my advice .. So dont worry about that hun

      Jay xx

    • jayneejay
      jayneejay

      Posted

      sorry i see i keep spelling your name wrong😣
  • donna_1980
    donna_1980 hevb

    Posted

    Hi there I suffer with really bad anxiety and feel that everyday is a struggle for me and I have been on citalopram of my gp for a few year now but don't see any difference that there ment to make I have bought holland and Barrett B-100 vitamins to see if these will help me I have 7 children also and just do not have any energy and was advised these would help with all my problems I suffer 

    thank you 

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