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.

[martha2006]

hi kfenner,

thank you for your reply. how many months exactly it took to relieve all pains? at what level your b12 started? how much now it is? can you share your initial symptoms? muscle aches....etc.

i beleiev good b12 range is 500 - 1000. I have been checking on the internet some say above 200 is normal range.

Is b12 shots life time committment if we can't abosrb it orally?


thanks and hope to hear from u soon...

[kfenner]

When I suffered from my B12 deficiency, I was started on injections twice a week for a month, then down to once a week and after awhile to once a month.  My doctor never did figure out the cause of my deficiency, but if you eat a normal diet, I am under the understanding that if your level is low, then oral B12 will not help since you body obviously is not processing it.  It took several months of my injections for symptoms to resolve.  Low levels damage your nerves and it takes awhile for them to heal.

[always feraful]

i have had some of the same things going on and i have been to a neurologist and my primary and they have never done a b 12 on me . what is the range for a good b12, i have been so scared because of some of the problems that i have been having so believe me i know how you feel , i would sure love to talk to any of you guys that posted for this , my email is ***@****. how long do you have to take b12 and what would cause it to go low? would love to talk to you!

[DRH123]

I am seeing a neoroglist on Feb. 22nd.  He is go to do an EMG.

[martha2006]

forgot to mention i had seen neurologist, he thinks i am not a neurologic patient . may be i should go for second opinion. did you see a neurologit?

[martha2006]

hi,
my b12 is 217. I have been taking b12 shots for 3 weeks.  I still have muscle aches and weird sensations in the hands and feet. so your symptoms resolved with just one b12 injection.? dr will be checking b12 again after 4 months to see if it the problem with absorption or because of poor diet.

thank you for reply..