vitamin d deficiency/ tingling and muscle twitching

[CC414]

Hi all,
Does anyone know vitamin d deficiency can cause muscle twitching and tingling?
As I know, low calcium can cause muscle spasm, but my calcium and all other vitamins minerals are normal, except vitamin d is low.
Anybody has a same symtoms like me....????

Thanks

[Dr_Smita_S]

Hi

Deficiency of vitamin D can cause muscle aches, weakness, muscular hypotonia and bone pain. Muscle spasms can also result due to associated calcium deficiency.

There are many other conditions also which can cause muscle twitches. Some of them include benign fasciculation syndrome, hypoparathyroidism, stress, excessive exercise, deficiencies of other minerals like magnesium and calcium. You should consult a doctor for complete evaluation to rule out any medical disorder.

Regards

[LG0526]

Hi-

     I also have a vitamin d deficiency (less than 7) and I take 50,000 IU of vitamin d twice a week.  I also have a B12 deficiency and take shots twice a week.  I too have muscle twitching and numbness and tingling in my hands and feet.  I am going to see a Neurologist because my doctor told me that b12 deficiency can cause nerve problems.  I am not sure if vitamin d can cause nerve problems as well as the b12.  I have terrible headaches and the eye doctor said that the nerves in my eyes were inflamed.  I know that if you have the deficiency for a long time and goes untreated it could cause permanent damage.  Just wanted to let you know that you are not alone with your symptoms. :)  

[CC414]

Thanks for your comment!
The muscle twitching and tingling make me too nervous.
I think it cause me have anxiety and stressful life.
My b 12 is within the normal range. Every blood tests are normal except my vit.d. I will have a nerve conduction test tomorrow.
Hope it well..
Anyone one has the same experiences?

[goodguy1968]

Hi
I have same symptoms like you, since 4 months. It started with burning in the whole body. turned into body aches as well as twitching and tingling. I feel fatique and soar throat and needling and pins. It is abnormal. I did test all types of blood, even all types of virus tests. everything is negetive but only Dvitamin is low. Can any one help me, I am also diabetic. but my sugar is normal. please help me to get out from this. Thanks.

[ginak]

Hello,

I found out that my vit d level was a 7 earlier this week and I am having tingling, numbness, twitching, muscle cramps, eye pain and dry eyes. I was placed on 50000 ius of vitamom D per week for the next 7 weeks and then another blood draw. I also have high EBV titers and this is of great concern to me. I can't seem to get any answers or any help.

[KimJSCP]

I have had many of the same symptoms, with the most annoying/severe being muscle twitches.  I discovered that it was from too MUCH vitamin B6.  As long as I don't get too much, I am fine.  I have found that I pretty much need to make sure that my multi-vitamin does not contain more than the RDA, which is 2 mg.

I did go through a period of gret stress (husband died from cancer at 37) and my left eyelid twitched almost continuously for about 4 months.  Since then, when under great stress, my eyelid will gain occasionally twitch.

[stringpicker]

I am a 27 years old male. I've been experiencing muscle twitching (eyelids first, then moved to other muscles) and skin burning sensation specially on my scalp, for months. Recently I've also had muscle and joint pain. I've been to a neurologist, had two MRIs, and a general blood test about 6 months ago and the doctors didn't come up with anything and told me it's anxiety.

Last week I got really frustrated and went to another doctor, which took another blood test, this time monitoring for almost everything including Vitamin D levels. An hour ago, I received a call from him, telling me that my Vitamin D level is 16, that I need to start taking Os-Cal Vitamin D supplements with food, and expose myself to sunlight for at least 15 mins everyday.

I've been working from home for the past 8 months and went out only twice or three times a week, which now explains everything. I've been suspecting everything from viral infection to MS and cancer, turns out it was none of them but a problem that might lead to any of those if it's not diagnosed early.

[trishandjoey]

Wow! I am glad to hear I am not alone. I have been having muscle pain for a couple of months now. The doctor suspected that it was due to my low Vitamin D level (17). Now I am having numbness and tingling in my arms/hands and legs/feet. I am scheduled for a nerve conduction test. But perhaps it is also linked to low vitamin D. My left eyelid has been twitching for a couple of weeks and my scalp has been hurting (I was wondering if I needed to change shampoos) but again, perhaps it is all due to low vitamin D. Also included in my symptoms is fatigue. How wonderful if it can all be remedied by taking vitamin D supplements (I am taking D3 2000 IU daily) and getting more sun (as much as possible in New England - I moved here from California, I think maybe my body went into shock!) Thank you for posting comments, I have found it very helpful!