pins and needles feet/hands

[Kell245]

Hello, I'm a 41 yr. old female and have had "pins and needles" in both feet every morning upon waking for the past 2 mnths.I had a buzzing sensation in both feet through the day as well that has recently simmered way down.Now, my 2nd toe on my left foot is numb on the bottom and sides.I wake at night with both hands having "pins and needles".I had a neg. MRI of my head,B12 was low but in range (285).Thyroid tests normal.I have an appt w/ a neurologist and an EMG/NCS scheduled but not for 2 more mnths.I'm so worried but my Dr. didn't think I should be concerned and thinks maybe the EMG may not even show anything...I eliminated "asparatame"type products from my diet a week ago and started taking B complex vits as well figuring just in case.What are your thoughts?Is it too long to wait another 2 mnths to see someone?Thanks

[Polly121]

I have constant tingling in hands feet and legs up to knee height.
I was having B12 injections every three month, and these sensations used to dissapear after the injection. but now these sensations are getting worse, and do not dissapear after the injections anymore.
I have just finished booster injections (6 b12 injections in 2 weeks)
and still the sensations are there. Now I also get buzzing in the heel of my left foot, and also pins and needles on and off, in feet and hands.
My calcium levels are slighty low. Does anyone have same symptoms?
It would be great for any advice as to what is causing this.

[2tj2]

Found this information:  The accepted reasonable and necessary dosage schedule for maintenance treatment for a patient with pernicious anemia caused by a B-12 deficiency, is no more than once a month for an intramuscular or subcutaneous injection of vitamin B-12 at a dose of from 100 to 1000 micrograms. More frequent injections would be appropriate in the initial or acute phase of the disease until it has been determined through laboratory tests that the patient can be sustained on a maintenance dose.  The following links may also help you.  I would think your doc would eventually do blood work to make sure it is working.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000574.htm
http://www.drugs.com/mtm/vitamin-b12-injection.html
http://books.google.com/books?id=uaCQbZmY_FwC&pg=PA516&lpg=PA516&dq=b12+injection+dosage+schedule&source=web&ots=9ZiaUUdbbd&sig=6ZOdAHWkJBO-Sutz7vTatZL-5mo&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=10&ct=result

[sunshine2008]

Im a 19 y/o female. I also take B12 injections(1000mcg), the only difference is I administer them weekely opposed to monthly. Here are my thoughts.....because you have two months to wait to see the neurologist means you have two more injections to take. I would wait it out to see if your symptoms do improve with the other two B12 injections, if not you still have the appointment with the neurologist to see what else might be going on. I have a more tingling/vibrating sensation in my legs and only tingly sensation on my arms....but I have many multi- level disc injuries...so I am not sure which is causing it.
GOODLUCK

[Kell245]

Thank you for your help.I just questioned my Dr. about my b12 being"low normal-285".She started b12 inj to see if it helps with the symptoms.I received 1000mcg. today but she said I don't need to have another for a month.I was under the understanding that you usually receive a loading dose at the beginning.Does anyone know anything about this????I desperately hope this is the solution and want it to be done correctly and work.Thanks!

[2tj2]

Hi! I would like you to know that "low normal levels" of vitamin B12 can cause neuropathy too.  You can do a search on "low normal levels B12 and peripheral neuropathy" and you will find a lot of information about it, as well as other people in your same situation....low normal level of B12 & the symptoms you are having.  I thought I would try to help since you are so worried.  Hopefully it is just the B12 & once you build your supply, your numbness/tingling will go away!

B12 defiency - What are the symptoms?
If your vitamin B12 deficiency is mild, you may not have symptoms or you may not notice them. Some people may think they are just the result of growing older. As the anemia gets worse, you may:

Feel weak, tired, and lightheaded.
Have pale skin.
Have a sore, red tongue or bleeding gums.
Feel sick to your stomach and lose weight.
Have diarrhea or constipation.
If the level of vitamin B12 stays low for a long time, it can damage your nerve cells. If this happens, you may have:

Numbness or tingling in your fingers and toes.
A poor sense of balance.
Depression.
Dementia, a loss of mental abilities.

[2tj2]

Hi!

Any trauma to your neck or neck problems? I started out about a year ago with pins & needles in my hands & feet.  I was dx'd about 4 or 5 months ago with Peripheral Neuropathy - unknown cause since B12, thyroid was ok & no diabetes.  The neurologist had done a nerve conduction study and that was it. My MD ordered an MRI of neck & I have some spinal cord compression & nerve compression.  I am hoping that this is what is causing the neuropathy.  The tingling in my hands & feet are a constant & have progressively gotten worse with burning pain.  My MD recommended me to a neuro-surgeon, but the 1st did not seem to know anything about anything!  Going to see a different neuro-surgeon the end of the month.  This neuro-surgeon had done surgery on a friend of mine & several of his friends for spine problems so I think I will get my answers.  This doc was not on my medical plan until last month!

I had actually asked the neurologist to do an MRI on my neck, but she said that if I passed the nerve conduction test she would check my neck.  Since I failed that, she did not want to do the neck - my MD did though!  I have neck pain & have felt that the symptoms are somehow related.  So, if you are having neck pain as well as these other symptoms, you may want to ask for an MRI of your neck.  I too am worried about my problems getting worse so fast that it may cause permanent nerve damage it I don't have my neck issues addressed soon.  I have read that peripheral neuro can be caused by nerve compression. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/peripheralneuropathy/detail_peripheralneuropathy.htm#115863208

Read the above link on peripheral neuropathy & see if that describes your symptoms.  A neurologist is the one that does the testing for that.  Low B12 can be causative factor, so maybe one you get your B12 back up, the symptoms will go away.

I have a couple posts that I hoped a doc would answer, but have not received any responses.  Keep up with me & let me know how you are!

P.S. dumping the asparatame is one of the best things anybody can do for themselves!  Bad stuff!