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Hey guys..,,my feet and hands are tingling and numb. My hands keep curling up...had this happened to anyone???

I'm a little freaked out.

Melanie-sleeved aug 2

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Hey guys..,,my feet and hands are tingling and numb. My hands keep curling up...had this happened to anyone???

I'm a little freaked out.

Melanie-sleeved aug 2

Can't imagine how this could be related to the sleeve unless there is surgical nerve damage, which is unlikely. I would be getting myself to my PCP ASAP...Kathe

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Please call your doctor. It might be a deficiency or it might be something else unrelated to your surgery.

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It could be low potassium. Are you eyes twitching too?

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Hands curling up and loss of sensation is usually a dead on indicator for Vitamin and mineral deficiency. But be safe and seek medical advice ASAP...blink.gif

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My doc asked me this very question at my last check up... sign of Vitamin deficiency... Do you take B12 right now? This is especially a problem for vegetarians....but others as well. This can cause brain damage, so get checked out ASAP!

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I am taking b12...the little dissolving ones 3 times a day...

Is that your Drs dose recommendation? I was very low, and I take one 4 times a week....

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4 times a week?

yes, after getting blood tests every month or so we found that seems to keep it stable.1000 mcg each sub lingual tab.. Im a vegetarian, which can cause B12 deficiencies as well...

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I noticed that you posted on a Saturday and most posters asked you to get help ASAP but yet you had to wait until Monday. I suggest asking your surgeon who you can turn to on weekends. Some things just can't wait. IMHO

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