I am 3 weeks post op and recently I've been experiencing tingling in my extremities. I researched online and found that this can be caused by a B12 deficiency. I went to see my surgeon yesterday for my post op appointment, and he gave me a B12 shot. He said that it would probably go away. I didn't feel any tinkling this morning, but it started back around 3pm today. Has anyone else had this problem? If so, please advise. I am really worried about this.

Thanks!

Tingling can be from many things. I would suggest you call your doctor back and tell him/ her what occurred.

I am 3 weeks post op and recently I've been experiencing tingling in my extremities. I researched online and found that this can be caused by a B12 deficiency. I went to see my surgeon yesterday for my post op appointment' date=' and he gave me a B12 shot. He said that it would probably go away. I didn't feel any tinkling this morning, but it started back around 3pm today. Has anyone else had this problem? If so, please advise. I am really worried about this.

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Kat- what did you find out about this?

I'm having extreme symptoms.

Hi,

I had a potassium deficiency. My primary care doctor put me on potassium tablets (they're huge), and the symptoms dissipated within 3 or 4 days. I hope this helps.

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I had a potassium deficiency. My primary care doctor put me on potassium tablets (they're huge), and the symptoms dissipated within 3 or 4 days. I hope this helps.[/quote']

Thank you- I'm going to take one now.

I don't think in only 3 weeks you'd really be feeling the effects of B12 deficiency unless you were already deficient pre-op. I imagine the feeling is unnerving do definitely get yourself to a doctor.

I don't think in only 3 weeks you'd really be feeling the effects of B12 deficiency unless you were already deficient pre-op. I imagine the feeling is unnerving do definitely get yourself to a doctor.

Read above and the post date was very early

I just brought it up - and ask as to not start a new thread

You ladies are awesome

So it turns out that I'm getting TOO MUCH B12. So whoever says that the sublingual (under tongue) B12s don't work is full of it.

I had my whole vitamin panel run yesterday- and the cause if the tingling in my extremities (and now my tummy) is from an over abundance of B12. She pulled me off of it- and won't let me add it back for a couple weeks!

Good info for anyone having the issue

Still waiting on my Vit D- that's the only thing that hadn't come back yet.

So it turns out that I'm getting TOO MUCH B12. So whoever says that the sublingual (under tongue) B12s don't work is full of it.

I had my whole Vitamin panel run yesterday- and the cause if the tingling in my extremities (and now my tummy) is from an over abundance of B12. She pulled me off of it- and won't let me add it back for a couple weeks!

Good info for anyone having the issue

Still waiting on my Vit D- that's the only thing that hadn't come back yet.

That seems really odd, everything I've ever read says that any excess b-12 would be flushed quickly through the urinary tract.

I'm might should back of mine a bit.

That seems really odd' date=' everything I've ever read says that any excess b-12 would be flushed quickly through the urinary tract.

I'm might should back of mine a bit.[/quote']

I literally never expected to have any side effect of too much- ever. But I know I don't like these feelings- so I will try anything at this point!

My B-12 levels are always off the spectrum on my last 18 months of lab results and I don't have any tingling; as OTR says, it's a water-soluble Vitamin and excess should be flushed out with your urine. Is your doctor certain it's the B-12 or just guessing because she can't find anything else wrong?

If it keeps tingling or gets worse, ask to see a neurologist.

I'm 2 weeks post op and my right leg from the tigh to my knee goes numb and tingles.

I had numbness and tingling in my hands and arms. Turns out I had a severe (like I was on the verge of going in to cardiac arrest) potassium deficiency. Got that all settled and then I went numb and tingly from the waist down. But it wasn't my potassium that time. I had a benign tumor in my spinal cord that caused a mess load of nerve damage. So, yeah, if you have blood work done and all your levels are good, and you're still numb and tingly, def. go see a neurologist.

I had numbness and tingling in my hands and arms. Turns out I had a severe (like I was on the verge of going in to cardiac arrest) potassium deficiency. Got that all settled and then I went numb and tingly from the waist down. But it wasn't my potassium that time. I had a benign tumor in my spinal cord that caused a mess load of nerve damage. So' date=' yeah, if you have blood work done and all your levels are good, and you're still numb and tingly, def. go see a neurologist.[/quote']

I will- there was questions about my back and spine- but I have NO issues with my spine. None.

I have two places that send VERY sharp burning pains in my lower shoulder blades every so often- but I'm pretty sure that's just my heavy breasts pulling down on my ever shrinking frame and hurting me.

The Dr said I need to get started with weight training to help that out- and then a breast reduction long term.

So when you had your issue with your spine did you have any pain or anything? I mean we're there any other signs?

Oh PS

This is not in my hands at all- nor my feet- this is in the meaty parts of my legs, calves, thighs, and now half way up my chubby tummy

Also thank you for the response

My B-12 levels are always off the spectrum on my last 18 months of lab results and I don't have any tingling; as OTR says' date=' it's a water-soluble Vitamin and excess should be flushed out with your urine. Is your doctor certain it's the B-12 or just guessing because she can't find anything else wrong?

If it keeps tingling or gets worse, ask to see a neurologist.[/quote']

Thanks for the info- I'm not really sure. But I am certain that I WILL go see another Dr if she can't pinpoint it. This is driving me mad