Veterans--Vitamin deficiencies? MS?

[Teachamy 1,042]

Hi All,

I am 10 months out. I have reached goal and am trying not to lose any more. (What a weird statement to have to make!) Anyway, I have a spinal lesion disease, which may turn out to be Multiple Sclerosis after an MRI this week. Something I've noticed online is that post-bariatric surgery, some people end up with the same neurological symptoms that I have, including pins & needle pain and numbness due to Vitamin deficiency. I am taking all my Vitamins and was fine the last time I had blood work checked for Vitamin levels. Just wondering if any of you either have MS, or have had issues with vitamin deficiencies. Advice?

Thanks,

Amy

[Katcloudshepherd 630]

Hi All,

I am 10 months out. I have reached goal and am trying not to lose any more. (What a weird statement to have to make!) Anyway, I have a spinal lesion disease, which may turn out to be Multiple Sclerosis after an MRI this week. Something I've noticed online is that post-bariatric surgery, some people end up with the same neurological symptoms that I have, including pins & needle pain and numbness due to Vitamin deficiency. I am taking all my Vitamins and was fine the last time I had blood work checked for Vitamin levels. Just wondering if any of you either have MS, or have had issues with vitamin deficiencies. Advice?

Thanks,

Amy

Hello,

Don't think I qualify as a veteran, (other than military service) but that is one of my biggest concerns long term. I take all my vitamins--even taking additional supplements for my joint problems, such as Ester-C, Turmeric and Essential Fatty Acids,(EFAs).

I'll have my year follow-up in December.

I'm sorry I don't have any advice to offer.

Wishing you better health and blessings,

Kathleen

[Miss Mac 6,262]

My year is coming up in December, too. So far I have had two blood tests done. In the first, I was low on B12. The doctor started me on Bariatric Advantage AE, which is a huge stinky horse pill that I crush and drink with cherry or strawberry Jello Water. The second blood test (last month) showed everything where it needs to be.

But since you mentioned nerve issues, I will be aware for that. I already have sciatica and nerve damage from a botched knee replacement, so I will really have to pay close attention for anything different. Thanks for the heads up. I wish you good luck and good health.

[BeagleLover 1,020]

I wish I could help, but I have no experience in that area. Hopefully, your MRI won't show MS. Best wishes!