Tingling In Extremities

[Pgk854 5]

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!

[Back~To~Amy 307]

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

[mylifeinpink 349]

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.

[Pgk854 5]

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.

[mylifeinpink 349]

Hi' date='

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.

[Wanderlustingmama 12]

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.

[mylifeinpink 349]

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

[mylifeinpink 349]

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.

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

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.

[mylifeinpink 349]

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!

[Foxbins 625]

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.

[shanbutler 15]

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

[tiffers 55]

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.

[mylifeinpink 349]

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?

[mylifeinpink 349]

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