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Neuropathy Symptoms

I have been having numbness in my big toe and sometimes on the tips of my fingers.  I am not a diabetic, but I am overweight.  I bought one of the blood sugar monitors and my fasting levels are at about 89-95.  My 2-hour post-meal glucose levels are between 110-125.  However, I must admit that I have been eating very well over since getting the blood glucose monitor.  Is there a chance that the numbness could be pre-diabetes?  I also have hypothyroidism, which is under control.  Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

Regards,

Katie
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Hey my name is Katie also, and I could have written your posting myself LOL.  I have not been able to feel the tip of my big toe for 3 weeks now, my finger tips and toes get pins and needles then go numb frequently over the last few weeks, and sometimes I just have a weird sensation (like partial numbness in my finger tips that lasts for hours or even days).  Oh and I also have hypothyroidism which is currently under control. (I am slightly heavier than I should be also, but not much)  Sound familiar?

I went to the doctor last week and she seemed concerned with all this so she took bloods and checked for diabetes, tsh levels, rheumatoid issues, and vitamin levels.  Everything came back perfectly normal except that my vitamin B12 levels were on the low side (I came in at 275, which is in the normal "range" but still on the low side... normal range is from 245 to above 2,000).  B12 deficiencies can cause numbness in your finger tips and toes along with some other issues and are common in people with hypothyroidism.  I went out and got B12 supplements today that you dissolve under your tongue and I have an appointment to get a B12 shot on Monday.  She seems fairly certain this will correct the problem.  If by chance it doesn't, the next step will be to see a neurologist.  

Based on the similarities here, I would definitely tell your doctor and ask to be checked... it is a simple blood test.  If there is a B12 deficiency and it is not taken care of, it could realistically cause long term problems that could easily be avoided.  I hope this information helps.  Good luck!
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Thank you so much for taking the time to relay this information to me!  You know, in my quest for answers I have seen the B12 issue come before and I have dismissed it for some silly reason.  I will definitely look into it.  I think it is so crazy how similar our symptoms are - and the fact that we are both hypo and want to lose weight.  Not to mention that we have the same name!  Would you be interested in chatting in the future?  If so, I can send you my e-mail address.

Thanks again!

Katie
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Hey my name is Katie also, and I could have written your posting myself LOL.  I have not been able to feel the tip of my big toe for 3 weeks now, my finger tips and toes get pins and needles then go numb frequently over the last few weeks, and sometimes I just have a weird sensation (like partial numbness in my finger tips that lasts for hours or even days).  Oh and I also have hypothyroidism which is currently under control. (I am slightly heavier than I should be also, but not much)  Sound familiar?

I went to the doctor last week and she seemed concerned with all this so she took bloods and checked for diabetes, tsh levels, rheumatoid issues, and vitamin levels.  Everything came back perfectly normal except that my vitamin B12 levels were on the low side (I came in at 275, which is in the normal "range" but still on the low side... normal range is from 245 to above 2,000).  B12 deficiencies can cause numbness in your finger tips and toes along with some other issues and are common in people with hypothyroidism.  I went out and got B12 supplements today that you dissolve under your tongue and I have an appointment to get a B12 shot on Monday.  She seems fairly certain this will correct the problem.  If by chance it doesn't, the next step will be to see a neurologist.  

Based on the similarities here, I would definitely tell your doctor and ask to be checked... it is a simple blood test.  If there is a B12 deficiency and it is not taken care of, it could realistically cause long term problems that could easily be avoided.  I hope this information helps.  Good luck!
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