Peripheral Neuropathy

[WhoDatFishinFool 17]

I am 17 days post op and since day 1 I have experienced numbness, pins and needles, sharp shooting pains and hyper sensitivity in my upper thighs and buttocks. I have also experienced an extreme lack of energy. I am a restaurant manager by trade and work on my feet all day so even at my heaviest I have always had plenty of energy. I attributed this to surgery, lack of Protein, sitting more than usual, etc.... But today I started doing some research and came across peripheral neuropathy. I am going to see my surgeon tomorrow but was wondering if anyone on here has experienced any of these symptoms.

[VanishingAct 4]

I would be concerned that the pins & needles / numbness (aka peripheral neuropathies) and fatigue you have been experiencing are related to Vitamin deficiencies. Specifically, B-12 and/or potassium in regards to the pins & needles/numbness. Whereas, the fatigue you have been experiencing may be related to a B-12 and/or an Iron deficiency. How have you been doing with getting your Vitamins in? Also how do you think you've been doing with maintaining hydration? Although dehydration wouldn't be a sole reason for your symptoms, it could definitely be a contributing factor.

[Cookeeeeez 269]

The fatigue I don't know about but-

Immediately after my laproscopic gallbladder surgery my right outer thigh was completely numb. Within 6 months this had translated into severe itching in the muscle, deep tissue, and painful stabbing occasionally.

Apart from using them as antidepressants I have found a combination of endep and cymbalta turned the pain back into a faint numbness.

I think starting a low dose of either of these could resolve your issue if it is nerve related.

I have also heard adding magnesium supplements can help with nerve issues, although my doc says what is in a good Multivitamin is enough (and if that doesn't work then you'll need to try other routes).

Best of luck!!!

[Lissa 2,631]

Well, Fool, I think you're doing the right thing to get checked by your doctor very quickly! I hope it's something very simple, like drink more Water and take the right combo of Vitamins. If it is peripheral neuropathy, there are meds for that and, hopefully, losing pounds will reverse the condition quickly. My aunt has PN and it's not pleasant by any means from her description.

Good luck!!

[carolc 94]

I havesuffered from PN for years (made worse by severely low b12) and have felt a marked improvement since surgery. Weird, huh? Please talk to your doctor.

I see a neurologist regularly for my PN

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

I too have PN and I've stopped taking my meds for it because they cause weight gain. It's a horrible feeling but I think the worst part was the testing for it. I will never forget that.. -__-

Please contact your Dr ASAP!

Best of luck to you!