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What Causes Cramps And Tingling Pain In Legs?
Question: I have cramps in both legs and at times tingling pain. Tests have shown my veins are normal. The situation persists notwithstanding B12 injections, which I stated to receive weekly over the last 2 weeks. I also experience nausea, heaviness in the legs all the way up and general imbalance or lightheaded XXXXXXX Is this all due to iron deficiency or might be other causes or things I should look into?
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Detailed Answer:
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It would be very helpful if you are able to obtain copies of your blood tests. If you are able to do this you can upload those for us to review. This might be helpful and might assist us in considering what might be a good approach or good question for you to ask your doctors.
Iron deficiency can cause a multitude of symptoms. Sometimes it is associated with significant anemia. Other times it can cause leg cramps and restless legs at night. Again it is important for us to review what what tests have been done prior to now.
B12 injections are definitely indicated in a setting of B12 deficiency. Otherwise the B12 injections do not provide significant benefit. I would encourage you to discuss this with your doctor.
I can appreciate that you're dealing with a multitude of symptoms that are disabling and anxiety provoking. I hope we can provide you with additional information to help you further optimize your medical care and current state of health. I would also encourage you to try to maintain a healthy diet and regular exercise regimen.
thank you again for sharing your healthcare concern. Please let us know if we can be of any additional assistance.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
thank you for sending your question.
It would be very helpful if you are able to obtain copies of your blood tests. If you are able to do this you can upload those for us to review. This might be helpful and might assist us in considering what might be a good approach or good question for you to ask your doctors.
Iron deficiency can cause a multitude of symptoms. Sometimes it is associated with significant anemia. Other times it can cause leg cramps and restless legs at night. Again it is important for us to review what what tests have been done prior to now.
B12 injections are definitely indicated in a setting of B12 deficiency. Otherwise the B12 injections do not provide significant benefit. I would encourage you to discuss this with your doctor.
I can appreciate that you're dealing with a multitude of symptoms that are disabling and anxiety provoking. I hope we can provide you with additional information to help you further optimize your medical care and current state of health. I would also encourage you to try to maintain a healthy diet and regular exercise regimen.
thank you again for sharing your healthcare concern. Please let us know if we can be of any additional assistance.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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