I use NeuroBiologix Neuro-Immune Stablizer transdermal cream. .... I am using a fraction of what the dose calls for.
Someone on another site contacted the company and it said the amount in each pump ( X 2 daily) is as follows:
4mg – 5-MTHF (Quatrefolic)
1mg – Hydroxycobalamin
1mg – Methylcobolamin
1.5mg – P5P
1000 IU Natural Vitamin D
I did talk with my dr's office today. She is going to order me another electrolyte test. My last was in July. Hope this tells me something.
Let's say that you're using a tiny little dab and that is 1/10 of one pump. So then you would be taking something like
200mcg methylfolate
50mcg hydroxy
50mcg methylcobalamin
75mcg P5P
50 iu vitamin D
Assuming absorption via the skin is pretty good, that amount of methylfolate could be too high for a starting dose for some people. The two B12's combined are less than the methylfolate, so that could cause methyl trapping. That could cause an increase in symptoms. However, if potassium is helping, then that doesn't seem to be the case. Some people don't do well with hydroxy.
The P5P and vit. D amounts are very minimal, and I don't think would do anything.
What are the other ingredients (fillers?) Some people react to those and not the actual therapeutic ingredients. This could be more likely if you're already chemically sensitive. This is like Gondawanaland was saying with the salicylate.
If it's a standard electrolyte test, it won't have magnesium. With potassium, you're back to it not picking up what's in the cells. Although if it's low in the blood, it's probably low in the cells.
I have a document linked in my signature below called Start Low and Go Slow. It has info on how to learn self muscle testing. This is another method which can be used in place of, or along with trial and error, to determine what's good and bad to take, and the right doses.
You could also try discontinuing the cream and trying individual supplements.