Tingling and numbness?

[shadowsoldier 5]

Just a little backstory that might help with my question, I had my bypass 10/23 and was unable to eat for 3 months because of a stricture. This was fixed last week and I am able to eat now. I suffered from severe dehydration and i know malnourishment during the last few months. I started my Vitamins again finally as well.

My biggest concern is that I'm now, in the last week or so, experiencing tingling and numbness in mostly my nose and my chest (breasts/stomach area), sometimes occasionally in my arms/legs. I will for sure be contacting my dr because i need to schedule my next visit, but I am just wondering if anyone experienced this at all and what the possible causes could be. I also have had bouts where I almost black out from pushing myself too far with physical activity (no working out for me yet because of the eating issue, so just normal activities like cleaning). I know it will get better as I'm not eating and getting my Vitamins, just wondering if others have had this experience.

[James Marusek 5,244]

Peripheral neuropathy or polyneuropathy is nerve damage that causes burning pain, numbness or tingling in hands, feet and other parts of the body. Vitamins E, B6, B12, and B1 (niacin) are essential to healthy nerve function and deficiencies can cause widespread damage to nerve tissue. The development of peripheral neuropathy after bariatric surgery can occur as the result of its absorption site in the jejunum being bypassed and inadequate nutritional supplements after surgery. About 16 percent of people who underwent bariatric surgery developed peripheral neuropathy, according to one study of more than 400 people conducted by the mayo Clinic.

After surgery the three most important requirement are meeting your Vitamin, Fluid and Protein requirements. So hopefully after resolving your stricture, you can make sure you get on track in these three areas and the problems you are mentioning will disappear.

[shadowsoldier 5]

Thank you so much James! This was one of the things I hadn't really heard about during my Quest for surgery. I should have dug a little deeper, but then again, I also didn't predict having such crazy complications. I will do some research and talk to my doc as well.

[Dar200 285]

I hope everything goes well for you. Sounds like you've been through a horrible ordeal. @jamesmarusek always has great and accurate information. I couldn't add a thing.

[Meggles07 21]

Another possibility is low blood pressure from dehydration -- Google postural hypotension. You may feel dizzy or lightheaded when you move or change positions -- I almost feel like I will black out when I go from sitting to standing. It's annoying but not necessarily dangerous. My doctor has me drinking lots of Fluid (hard in the beginning) and increasing my salt. Sometimes I may feel some tingling in my nose or feet. Your heart has trouble moving blood efficiently so it focuses on the core areas like your major organs

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

This Thread very helpful.

[southernbelle256 101]

I had a strange burning/numbness in my left thigh from months 2-4 post op. Dr. Said it was http://www.m.webmd.com/diabetes/meralgia-paresthetica

I'm not diabetic and had no other comorbidities. It went away on its own as I improved my Vitamin and nutrition intake.

I struggle with vertigo when I don't drink enough.