Pain in arms, wrist, ankles and legs- Also experiencing wierd sensations

[DRH123]

I have been experiencing weird sensations throughout my body for about 3 weeks.  Just a few days ago I began having sharp pains in my back down the my ankles as well as wrists.  I have bloodwork done all is fine but my B12 level is low (230).  Can a low B12 level cause these sensations (burning, numbness, cold, sore tongue)?

In addition, I have an appointment with my Neorogolist on February 22nd for an EMG.

Any information you can porvided would be helpful.  My anxiety level is really high right now. I am really worried about MS.

Thanks.

[JB_Sr]

about a year ago, I was told I have MS..spent about two weeks in the hospital, hooked up to IVs with steriods.  Now the docs. aren't sure whats going on.  B12 levels bounce around. MRIs abnormal, spinal taps inconculive.  Any ideas on the relationship between the MRI and spinal tap, why need both if one is abnormal?

[Floxie99]

For anyone who has been experiencing these sensations:  have you, in the past year, been treated with a fluoroquinolone-based antibiotic (levaquin, tequin, cipro, floxin, etc)?  If so, you are likely suffering from a severe adverse reaction to that drug.  These reactions can come on long after you are treated, and cause long-lasting pain and other symptoms.  Very often those hurt think they have MS, or ALS, or fibromyalgia, or a host of other maladies.    They spend thousands of dollars getting MRI, blood and other tests done.  Doctors just give them more drugs and tell them it's all in their heads.
The reality is, they have been poisoned by an antibiotic that wasn't thoroughly tested before being released on the public.

If you are suffering these weird symptoms, I suggest you check out the following sites:
www.medicationsense.com
www.fqvictims.org
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/quinolones

[hannahfaid]

ben having a alot of pain in ankles and wrists. Been diagnosed with ulnar neuropathy for now. However, my sed rate was extremely high (120) and I am going through another series of labs. Does anyone know how bad a sed rate of 120 is (o-20 being normal). I am 37 a smoker  and a dog groomer!  thanks

[tingling toes]

I was leaving work on Tuesday and noticed that my left boot was a little snug. By that evening my lower left was noticablly swollen. Wednesday morning the swelling was down and only noticable if you were looking. there was never any redness soreness or heat related to the swelling. By Thursday morning all my toes and fingers were tingling on and off. (keep in mind that I was diagnosed with carpal tunnel several years ago in my left hand but the symptoms have been far and few between). By thursday afternoon I made a doctors apt because I started getting a bruised feeling in both my legs that would come and go. the feeling didn't hurt, tire my legs are prevent walking in any way. The doctor ordered me to have a venus Doppler for blood clots only on my left leg. results are negative and I still dont know what the tingling and bruised feeling is all about.

[Zill]

I have been experiencing aches in my legs and arms for a few years now.  The rheumatologist says its fibromyalgia - but I am skeptical. I have been diagnosed with Crohn's Disease and have been wondering if its related.  Reading your messages makes me wonder if perhaps I have a b12 deficiency - do most of you have pain in your legs and arms?  I have obviously not been absorbing nutrients and thats why I am wondering if this is what is happening. Anybody have any comments for me.

[CCF-Neuro-M.D.-PW]

I cannot give you a clinical diagnosis over the internet, and its difficult to tell whether you have a neurological disorder or not with your information.

The B12 levels are not terribly low, so may be a red herring, I caanot tell without knowing more about your case. In any case you should have a further investigation of why you are B12 deficient eg gastritis, diet etc

Pain in the ankles and wrist does not suggest a primary neurological disorder, and particularly not MS.

Your neurologist will hopefully be able to provide you with more specific answers.