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pyridoxine and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

pyridoxine has been researched along with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in 43 studies

4,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyridin-3-ol: structure in first source
vitamin B6 : Any member of the group of pyridines that exhibit biological activity against vitamin B6 deficiency. Vitamin B6 deficiency is associated with microcytic anemia, electroencephalographic abnormalities, dermatitis with cheilosis (scaling on the lips and cracks at the corners of the mouth) and glossitis (swollen tongue), depression and confusion, and weakened immune function. Vitamin B6 consists of the vitamers pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine and their respective 5'-phosphate esters (and includes their corresponding ionized and salt forms).

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Entrapment of the MEDIAN NERVE in the carpal tunnel, which is formed by the flexor retinaculum and the CARPAL BONES. This syndrome may be associated with repetitive occupational trauma (CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DISORDERS); wrist injuries; AMYLOID NEUROPATHIES; rheumatoid arthritis (see ARTHRITIS, RHEUMATOID); ACROMEGALY; PREGNANCY; and other conditions. Symptoms include burning pain and paresthesias involving the ventral surface of the hand and fingers which may radiate proximally. Impairment of sensation in the distribution of the median nerve and thenar muscle atrophy may occur. (Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1995, Ch51, p45)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"In this study, we examined prospectively the effect of pyridoxine on idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome."9.07Using pyridoxine to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. Randomized control trial. ( Angel, JF; Desai, HB; Donat, JR; Reeder, BA; Spooner, GR, 1993)
"Clinical evaluation was made of cross-over treatments by pyridoxine and a placebo of patient 22 having the carpal tunnel syndrome."9.04Clinical results of a cross-over treatment with pyridoxine and placebo of the carpal tunnel syndrome. ( Caldwell, JW; Ellis, J; Folkers, K; Kaji, M; Saji, S; Temple, CA; Watanabe, T; Wood, FS, 1979)
"The role of insufficient pyridoxine as an etiologic factor in the development of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) has been reported and has led to the empirical use of pyridoxine to treat CTS."7.67Pyridoxine metabolism in carpal tunnel syndrome with and without peripheral neuropathy. ( Byers, CM; DeLisa, JA; Frankel, DL; Kraft, GH, 1984)
"Differential enzymic analyses of the erythrocyte glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase and the erythrocyte glutathione reductase of a patient with a 3-yr history of the carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) revealed high deficiencies of both vitamin B-6 and riboflavin as based on approximately equal to 30% levels of the specific activities of these enzymes."7.67Enzymology of the response of the carpal tunnel syndrome to riboflavin and to combined riboflavin and pyridoxine. ( Folkers, K; Vadhanavikit, S; Wolaniuk, A, 1984)
"A number of recent studies report response of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome to pyridoxine treatment."7.67Biochemical studies of pyridoxal and pyridoxal phosphate status and therapeutic trial of pyridoxine in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. ( Peters, TJ; Rudge, PJ; Smith, GP, 1984)
"Nineteen consecutive patients with carpal tunnel syndrome were treated with pyridoxine."7.67Pyridoxine as an adjunct in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. ( Amadio, PC, 1985)
"Six typical patients with the carpal tunnel syndrome in a neurological practice were double blindly treated with pyridoxine and placebo to determine whether electromyographic data alone could identify without mistake those patients receiving pyridoxine or placebo."7.66Electromyographic data differentiate patients with the carpal tunnel syndrome when double blindly treated with pyridoxine and placebo. ( Folkers, K; Vadhanavikit, S; Wolaniuk, A, 1983)
"In this study, we examined prospectively the effect of pyridoxine on idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome."5.07Using pyridoxine to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. Randomized control trial. ( Angel, JF; Desai, HB; Donat, JR; Reeder, BA; Spooner, GR, 1993)
"Clinical evaluation was made of cross-over treatments by pyridoxine and a placebo of patient 22 having the carpal tunnel syndrome."5.04Clinical results of a cross-over treatment with pyridoxine and placebo of the carpal tunnel syndrome. ( Caldwell, JW; Ellis, J; Folkers, K; Kaji, M; Saji, S; Temple, CA; Watanabe, T; Wood, FS, 1979)
"To present the current state of the science of pathophysiology, assessment and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, including the use of pyridoxine (B6)."4.82Carpal tunnel syndrome: current theory, treatment, and the use of B6. ( Holm, G; Moody, LE, 2003)
"The role of insufficient pyridoxine as an etiologic factor in the development of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) has been reported and has led to the empirical use of pyridoxine to treat CTS."3.67Pyridoxine metabolism in carpal tunnel syndrome with and without peripheral neuropathy. ( Byers, CM; DeLisa, JA; Frankel, DL; Kraft, GH, 1984)
"Differential enzymic analyses of the erythrocyte glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase and the erythrocyte glutathione reductase of a patient with a 3-yr history of the carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) revealed high deficiencies of both vitamin B-6 and riboflavin as based on approximately equal to 30% levels of the specific activities of these enzymes."3.67Enzymology of the response of the carpal tunnel syndrome to riboflavin and to combined riboflavin and pyridoxine. ( Folkers, K; Vadhanavikit, S; Wolaniuk, A, 1984)
"A number of recent studies report response of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome to pyridoxine treatment."3.67Biochemical studies of pyridoxal and pyridoxal phosphate status and therapeutic trial of pyridoxine in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. ( Peters, TJ; Rudge, PJ; Smith, GP, 1984)
"In my practice, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) therapy (100 to 200 mg daily for 12 weeks) has proved curative for a large percentage of patients having carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)."3.67Treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome with vitamin B6. ( Ellis, JM, 1987)
"Nineteen consecutive patients with carpal tunnel syndrome were treated with pyridoxine."3.67Pyridoxine as an adjunct in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. ( Amadio, PC, 1985)
"Six typical patients with the carpal tunnel syndrome in a neurological practice were double blindly treated with pyridoxine and placebo to determine whether electromyographic data alone could identify without mistake those patients receiving pyridoxine or placebo."3.66Electromyographic data differentiate patients with the carpal tunnel syndrome when double blindly treated with pyridoxine and placebo. ( Folkers, K; Vadhanavikit, S; Wolaniuk, A, 1983)
"Ten individuals having a severe clinical status associated with the carpal tunnel syndrome were selected for treatment with pyridoxine."3.65Vitamin B6 deficiency in patients with a clinical syndrome including the carpal tunnel defect. Biochemical and clinical response to therapy with pyridoxine. ( Azuma, J; Ellis, JM; Folkers, K; Kishi, T, 1976)
" Is pyridoxine safe for long-term use in large segments of the population, including children? The studies on children with Down's syndrome and autism, utilizing much higher doses than are used for other therapeutic purposes, seem to indicate relative safety if carefully monitored."2.38Vitamin B6 in clinical neurology. ( Bernstein, AL, 1990)
"None of the patients was found to have vitamin B6 deficiency."1.28Carpal tunnel syndrome and vitamin B6. ( de Arriba, F; González-Buitrago, JM; Laso Guzmán, FJ; López-Alburquerque, T; Mateos, F; Moyano, JC, 1989)
" Since the bases for this neurotoxicity are unknown, we suggest that treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome with oral pyridoxine be carefully monitored and that dosage limits not be exceeded."1.27Motor and sensory neuropathy secondary to excessive pyridoxine ingestion. ( Foca, FJ, 1985)
" Satisfactory improvement was obtained in 68 percent of 494 patients treated with a controlled dosage (100 mg b."1.27Carpal tunnel syndrome and vitamin B6. ( Janes, C; Kasdan, ML, 1987)
"(ii) Treatment with pyridoxine at 2 mg/day reduced the deficiency of EGOT activity from about 70% to 50%, maintained a deficiency of pyridoxal phosphate, and relieved but allowed a marginal syndrome."1.26Biochemical evidence for a deficiency of vitamin B6 in the carpal tunnel syndrome based on a crossover clinical study. ( Ellis, J; Folkers, K; Kaji, M; Saji, S; Watanabe, T, 1978)

Research

Studies (43)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-199021 (48.84)18.7374
1990's17 (39.53)18.2507
2000's5 (11.63)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Holm, G1
Moody, LE1
de Pablo, P1
Katz, JN1
Marshall, S1
Aufiero, E1
Stitik, TP1
Foye, PM1
Chen, B1
Byers, CM1
DeLisa, JA1
Frankel, DL1
Kraft, GH1
Vasile, A1
Goldberg, R1
Kornberg, B1
Folkers, K10
Wolaniuk, A2
Vadhanavikit, S2
Smith, GP1
Rudge, PJ1
Peters, TJ1
Ellis, JM6
Levy, M2
Shizukuishi, S2
Lewandowski, J1
Nishii, S1
Schubert, HA1
Ulrich, R2
Gaby, A1
Wright, JV1
Ellis, J4
Takemura, K1
Harrison, P1
Atisook, R1
Benjapibal, M1
Sunsaneevithayakul, P1
Roongpisuthipong, A1
Boyde, TR1
Lewis, PJ1
Copeland, DA1
Stoukides, CA1
Spooner, GR1
Desai, HB1
Angel, JF1
Reeder, BA1
Donat, JR1
Bernstein, AL2
Dinesen, JS1
Jacobson, MD1
Plancher, KD1
Kleinman, WB1
Franzblau, A1
Rock, CL1
Werner, RA1
Albers, JW1
Kelly, MP1
Johnston, EC1
Zoffuto, AC1
Keniston, RC1
Leklem, JE1
Nathan, PA1
Erhard, L1
Foucher, G1
Bender, DA1
Gerritsen, AA1
de Krom, MC1
Struijs, MA1
Scholten, RJ1
de Vet, HC1
Bouter, LM1
Watanabe, T3
Saji, S2
Kaji, M2
Caldwell, JW1
Temple, CA1
Wood, FS1
Azuma, J2
Fokers, K1
Lowell, JR1
Hurst, GA1
Ho Ahn, C1
Shuford, EH1
Ulrich, RF1
Kishi, T1
Wu, SF1
Chan, RC1
Hsu, TC1
Minadeo, M1
VanBuskirk, R1
Xia, LJ1
Tamagawa, H1
Stransky, M1
Rubin, A1
Lava, NS1
Lazaro, RP1
Scheyer, RD1
Haas, DC1
Laso Guzmán, FJ1
González-Buitrago, JM1
de Arriba, F1
Mateos, F1
Moyano, JC1
López-Alburquerque, T1
Foca, FJ1
Wolf, E1
Kasdan, ML1
Janes, C1
Amadio, PC1
Kaplan, H1
Clayton, M1

Reviews

9 reviews available for pyridoxine and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

ArticleYear
Carpal tunnel syndrome: current theory, treatment, and the use of B6.
    Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2003, Volume: 15, Issue:1

    Topics: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Humans; Medical History Taking; Physical Examination; Pyridoxine; Risk Facto

2003
Pharmacotherapy of carpal tunnel syndrome.
    Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy, 2003, Volume: 4, Issue:6

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Carpal Tunne

2003
Carpal tunnel syndrome.
    Clinical evidence, 2003, Issue:9

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Diuretics; Exercise Therapy; Glucoc

2003
Pyridoxine hydrochloride treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome: a review.
    Nutrition reviews, 2004, Volume: 62, Issue:3

    Topics: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Dietary Supplements; Humans; Pyridoxine; Treatment Outcome; Vitamin B 6 Defi

2004
Pyridoxine in carpal tunnel syndrome.
    The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 1994, Volume: 28, Issue:9

    Topics: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Humans; Pyridoxine

1994
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome.
    Hand clinics, 1996, Volume: 12, Issue:2

    Topics: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Humans; Pyridoxine; Vitamin B 6 Deficiency

1996
Non-nutritional uses of vitamin B6.
    The British journal of nutrition, 1999, Volume: 81, Issue:1

    Topics: Animals; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Depression; Drug Interactions; Female; Glucose Tolerance Test; Homo

1999
Conservative treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials.
    Journal of neurology, 2002, Volume: 249, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Data Interpretation, Statistical; Databases

2002
Vitamin B6 in clinical neurology.
    Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1990, Volume: 585

    Topics: Animals; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Chronic Disease; Depression; Headache; Humans; Movement Disorders;

1990

Trials

7 trials available for pyridoxine and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

ArticleYear
Response of vitamin B-6 deficiency and the carpal tunnel syndrome to pyridoxine.
    Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 1982, Volume: 79, Issue:23

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aspartate Aminotransferases; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Pyridox

1982
Using pyridoxine to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. Randomized control trial.
    Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien, 1993, Volume: 39

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aspartate Aminotransferases; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Double-Blind Method; F

1993
Clinical results of a cross-over treatment with pyridoxine and placebo of the carpal tunnel syndrome.
    The American journal of clinical nutrition, 1979, Volume: 32, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Aspartate Aminotransferases; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Electromyography; Erythrocytes; Female;

1979
[Electrodiagnostic evaluation of conservative treatment in carpal tunnel syndrome].
    Zhonghua yi xue za zhi = Chinese medical journal; Free China ed, 1991, Volume: 48, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Neural Conduction; Pyridoxin

1991
A deficiency of vitamin B6 is a plausible molecular basis of the retinopathy of patients with diabetes mellitus.
    Biochemical and biophysical research communications, 1991, Aug-30, Volume: 179, Issue:1

    Topics: Aspartate Aminotransferases; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Diabetic Retinopathy; Erythrocytes; Female; Fol

1991
Successful therapy with vitamin B6 and vitamin B2 of the carpal tunnel syndrome and need for determination of the RDAs for vitamins B6 and B2 for disease states.
    Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1990, Volume: 585

    Topics: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Clinical Trials as Topic; History, 20th Century; Humans; Pyridoxine; Ribofla

1990
Treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome with vitamin B6: a double-blind study.
    Southern medical journal, 1989, Volume: 82, Issue:7

    Topics: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Double-Blind Method; Electrodiagnosis; Humans; Pyridoxine; Random Allocation

1989

Other Studies

27 other studies available for pyridoxine and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

ArticleYear
Pyridoxine metabolism in carpal tunnel syndrome with and without peripheral neuropathy.
    Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 1984, Volume: 65, Issue:11

    Topics: Aspartate Aminotransferases; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Electromyography; Erythrocytes; Female; Humans;

1984
Pyridoxine toxicity: report of a case.
    The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 1984, Volume: 83, Issue:11

    Topics: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Central Nervous System Diseases; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Orthomolecular

1984
Enzymology of the response of the carpal tunnel syndrome to riboflavin and to combined riboflavin and pyridoxine.
    Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 1984, Volume: 81, Issue:22

    Topics: Aspartate Aminotransferases; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Drug Therapy, Combination; Glutathione Reductas

1984
Electromyographic data differentiate patients with the carpal tunnel syndrome when double blindly treated with pyridoxine and placebo.
    Research communications in chemical pathology and pharmacology, 1983, Volume: 41, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Double-Blind Method; Electromyography; Female; Humans; Male; Mi

1983
Biochemical studies of pyridoxal and pyridoxal phosphate status and therapeutic trial of pyridoxine in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.
    Annals of neurology, 1984, Volume: 15, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aspartate Aminotransferases; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Female; Humans; Leukocytes; Male;

1984
Carpal tunnel syndrome.
    American family physician, 1982, Volume: 25, Issue:6

    Topics: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Humans; Pyridoxine

1982
Therapy with vitamin B6 with and without surgery for treatment of patients having the idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome.
    Research communications in chemical pathology and pharmacology, 1981, Volume: 33, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aspartate Aminotransferases; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Electric Conductivity; Erythrocytes; Fem

1981
Carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy: prevalence and blood level of pyridoxine.
    Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet, 1995, Volume: 78, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Humans; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Complic

1995
Pyridoxine supplements in the carpal tunnel syndrome.
    BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 1995, Sep-02, Volume: 311, Issue:7005

    Topics: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Humans; Pyridoxine

1995
Pain in the hand and wrist. Pyridoxine supplements may help patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.
    BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 1995, Jun-10, Volume: 310, Issue:6993

    Topics: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Humans; Pyridoxine; Vitamin B 6 Deficiency

1995
Brief communication: effect of pharmacologic doses of vitamin B6 on carpal tunnel syndrome, electroencephalographic results, and pain.
    Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 1993, Volume: 12, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Electroencephalography; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Pain; Pain

1993
The relationship of vitamin B6 status to median nerve function and carpal tunnel syndrome among active industrial workers.
    Journal of occupational and environmental medicine, 1996, Volume: 38, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Automobiles; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Electrophysiology; Female; Humans; Male; Median Nerve; M

1996
Vitamin B6 in carpal tunnel syndrome.
    Journal of occupational and environmental medicine, 1996, Volume: 38, Issue:10

    Topics: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Humans; Pyridoxine

1996
Vitamin B6 in carpal tunnel syndrome.
    Journal of occupational and environmental medicine, 1996, Volume: 38, Issue:10

    Topics: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Humans; Pyridoxine

1996
[What's new concerning carpal tunnel syndrome?].
    Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthetique, 1998, Volume: 43, Issue:6

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Diagnosis, Differential; Electromyography; E

1998
Biochemical evidence for a deficiency of vitamin B6 in the carpal tunnel syndrome based on a crossover clinical study.
    Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 1978, Volume: 75, Issue:7

    Topics: Apoenzymes; Aspartate Aminotransferases; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Erythrocytes; Humans; Male; Pyridox

1978
Survey and new data on treatment with pyridoxine of patients having a clinical syndrome including the carpal tunnel and other defects.
    Research communications in chemical pathology and pharmacology, 1977, Volume: 17, Issue:1

    Topics: Aspartate Aminotransferases; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Electromyography; Erythrocytes; Humans; Pyridox

1977
Vitamin B6 deficiency in patients with a clinical syndrome including the carpal tunnel defect. Biochemical and clinical response to therapy with pyridoxine.
    Research communications in chemical pathology and pharmacology, 1976, Volume: 13, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Aspartate Aminotransferases; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Erythrocytes; Female; Humans; Middle Age

1976
Clinical aspects of treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome with vitamin B6.
    Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1990, Volume: 585

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Muscular

1990
Pyridoxine in carpal tunnel syndrome.
    Lancet (London, England), 1985, Jul-06, Volume: 2, Issue:8445

    Topics: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Humans; Pyridoxine

1985
Carpal tunnel syndrome and vitamin B6.
    Klinische Wochenschrift, 1989, Jan-04, Volume: 67, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aspartate Aminotransferases; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Erythrocytes; Female; Humans; Male

1989
Motor and sensory neuropathy secondary to excessive pyridoxine ingestion.
    Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 1985, Volume: 66, Issue:9

    Topics: Aged; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Female; Humans; Leg; Motor Neurons; Neural Conduction; Neurons, Affere

1985
Treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome with vitamin B6.
    Southern medical journal, 1987, Volume: 80, Issue:7

    Topics: Aspartate Aminotransferases; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Electromyography; Female; Humans; Male; Pregnan

1987
Vitamin therapy helps fight CTS.
    Occupational health & safety (Waco, Tex.), 1987, Volume: 56, Issue:2

    Topics: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Humans; Pyridoxine; Riboflavin

1987
Carpal tunnel syndrome and vitamin B6.
    Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 1987, Volume: 79, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Combined Modality Therapy

1987
Pyridoxine as an adjunct in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.
    The Journal of hand surgery, 1985, Volume: 10, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Combined Modality Therapy; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; P

1985
Carpal tunnel syndrome secondary to Mycobacterium kansasii infection.
    JAMA, 1969, May-19, Volume: 208, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Aminosalicylic Acids; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Humans; Isoniazid; Male; Mycobacterium; Mycobac

1969