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Does anyone experience paresthesia on their mid back as a result of B6 toxicity?

I am dealing with what I suspect is symptoms from Vitamin B6 Toxicity.  My story is similar to others. I took a multi vitamin with much higher than recommended daily allowance for B6.  I was also taking a number of supplements for prostate issues.  After several months, I first experienced recurrent twitching in my left calf.  This progressed to a pins and needles sensation in my left calf.  Within a week or so, i had the same feelings in my right calf.  Then my thighs would get numb with severe pins and needles sensations.  When it became obvious that the symptoms were progressing, i saw my family doctor who ordered routine, but thorough, blood work.  All normal.  He recommended I see a neurologist but I put it off thinking I would improve. At times I wasn't sure if my symptoms were real or my imagination.  After another few weeks, the pins and needles sensation developed in the flat of my back, in the mid thoracic area.  I also developed the "brain fog" that others have mentioned which is quite disconcerting.  It became increasingly difficult to focus, particularly at work.  I then saw the neurologist who ordered additional blood work including a compete Thyroid screen.  All normal except the B6 level was 5 times higher than normal.  THEN, I stopped taking the vitamin. THat was 3 months ago and the symptoms have not improved.  I have now developed a burning sensation to the back of my triceps.  I still have the pins and needles and/or burning pain in my legs and mid thoracic area. The neurologist performed MRIs of the entire spine and an EMG, also normal.  All of my clinical examination findings are normal and a recent B6 test found it back in the normal range.  

My initial question has to do with the mid thoracic symptoms.  Is that something others have experienced?  Is it worth seeking a good holistic physician?  As so many of you have said, it is very difficult to deal with the distraction of this protracted pain!  Would really appreciate any input.
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