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Vitamin B12 deficiency and small fiber neuropathy
Neuropathy | Last Active: Sep 10, 2023 | Replies (73)Comment receiving replies
I have been experiencing the same symptoms since last November. Mine also came on suddenly. After numerous tests (MRI, nerve test, bloodwork, etc. ), the only thing found was low B-12 (312). The neurologist said that even though that is technically within the normal range, for neurology, they like to see the number over 400. My numbers have gone up since taking supplements, but I still have flare ups of symptoms. I can live with my symptoms without medication (I do take B-12, B-complex, vitamin D, and magnesium glycinate), but they are worrisome. My personal opinion is that hormones are also playing a role (age 52 and in perimenopause) and that 2 boosters and having covid in a 6-month period (April-October 2022) has put my immune system into overdrive. I have seen several doctors (GP, OBGYN, 2 neurologists, and a cardiologist) and they just do not know. Best wishes to you.
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Thank you for responding. I had a B12 test August 24. My B12 is 268. Normal range: 213 - 816 pg/mL. Mine is very low in the normal range. I am almost 63 years old, so I am post menopausal. I have next to none estrogen left in my body. However, I refuse to take estrogen in any shape or form. Actually I had a pelvic exam in July, and the doctor could "Visibly" see the thinning of my "V" walls.
I would like to share this with you as to possibly why I got"Out of nowhere" neuropathy symptoms:
***I was using MICONAZLE NITRATE
at the same time my skin sensations occurred.
DRUG CLASS: Miconazole is in a class of antifungal medications called IMIDAZOLES.
IMIDAZOLE side effects: The most common side affect is nausea/vomiting/loss of appetite/headache/hair loss and "PARESTHESIA".
PARESTHESIA symptoms: Burning/prickling sensation felt in hands, arms, legs,feet but can occur in other parts of body. The sensations, which happen WITHOUT WARNING & is usually painless describes as tingling, numbness,skin crawling, itching. In most cases the paresthesia is transient resolving on it's own in a few days, or weeks.In some cases the "Condition" as being persistent, lasting more than 6 months.A small amount of cases, it is permanent.
* This I know as fact,the symptoms described above are 100% exactly what I experienced to the T. I have never experienced in my life paresthesia until July 26, and it was without warning.
**My neuropathy is getting less. Once in awhile now I will get a brief "Itchs" randomly on my body. Just so you know, I told the ER & my Doctor I was actively using Miconazole Nitrate for my yeast infection. I did the research. On July 28, in detail I told ER my symptoms. I told them I was using Miconazole Nitrate suppositories. I told ER on August 24 the day the "Neuropathy" happened, I was using Miconazole Nitrate. No one put it together. Can I say this was the culprit? I am leaning on yes more than no. What are your thoughts? Oh, I am surprised the Hospital didn't advise me to start B12 since my B12 is very low, they said my B12 was fine. I am a measly 56 digits from actually being "Deficient".