OntheRoadBack
11-13-2006, 09:36 PM
Hi all:
I'm new to the forum and really pleased to have a place to ask questions. A bit about my history. I had a multitude of symptoms during 2005 including fatigue that actually hurt, dizziness, diffuse pins and needles (facial, legs, hips, legs, etc.), severe anxiety, some mild depression, heart palpitations from time to time and eventual numbness in both feet and hands. My feet were numb at the bottom and my hands became numb when I was falling asleep or using the phone, typing, etc. Eventually, I had pain in the instep when I walked which has been debilitating.
After seeing an internist, my endocrinologist (I have previously diagnosed Graves disease), a neurologist, an infectious disease specialist, a podiatrist, a cardiologist and a rheumatolgist--FINALLY a second neurologist diagnosed severe B12 and B6 deficiencies. I began supplementation in early August 2006 and last blood test results the end of October 2006 show both vitamin levels are in the normal range.
Most of my symptoms are showing improvement. My anxiety has decreased, my energy levels are improved, no more dizziness and my hands no longer wake me up at night but still go numb from time to time. The bottoms of my feet are still numb, however, and they are quite painful in the instep when I walk (primarily the left one). I also still have periods of time when my heart races a bit. Has anyone ever experienced instep pain as a part of peripheral neuropathy or in general? Also, can my heart racing be a part of neuropathy too? Thanks for the opportunity to talk to fellow travelers!
Sincerely...
Sara:)
I'm new to the forum and really pleased to have a place to ask questions. A bit about my history. I had a multitude of symptoms during 2005 including fatigue that actually hurt, dizziness, diffuse pins and needles (facial, legs, hips, legs, etc.), severe anxiety, some mild depression, heart palpitations from time to time and eventual numbness in both feet and hands. My feet were numb at the bottom and my hands became numb when I was falling asleep or using the phone, typing, etc. Eventually, I had pain in the instep when I walked which has been debilitating.
After seeing an internist, my endocrinologist (I have previously diagnosed Graves disease), a neurologist, an infectious disease specialist, a podiatrist, a cardiologist and a rheumatolgist--FINALLY a second neurologist diagnosed severe B12 and B6 deficiencies. I began supplementation in early August 2006 and last blood test results the end of October 2006 show both vitamin levels are in the normal range.
Most of my symptoms are showing improvement. My anxiety has decreased, my energy levels are improved, no more dizziness and my hands no longer wake me up at night but still go numb from time to time. The bottoms of my feet are still numb, however, and they are quite painful in the instep when I walk (primarily the left one). I also still have periods of time when my heart races a bit. Has anyone ever experienced instep pain as a part of peripheral neuropathy or in general? Also, can my heart racing be a part of neuropathy too? Thanks for the opportunity to talk to fellow travelers!
Sincerely...
Sara:)