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What Causes Tingling Sensation On Limbs After Taking Iron Supplements?
My doctor told me I have anemia, and I ve been on iron supplements for the last couple of months. I ve been getting tingling sensations in my limbs. Most often, my right arm (and there s strange patches of goosebumps to go along with it.) Is this a normal symptom of anemia? May it be getting worse? Kind regards, Emily
Wed, 24 Dec 2014
Hello ,
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
It is possible that you have a megaloblastic anemia which is due to Vitamin B12 and /or folic acid deficiency. The tingling sensation is likely to be due to a neuropathy. When you took iron without the vitamin, the vitamin deficiency manifestation on the nerves become worse and you have tingling sensation.
You should take vitamin B12 and folic acid with the iron supplement.
Take care
Dr Noble Zachariah
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
It is possible that you have a megaloblastic anemia which is due to Vitamin B12 and /or folic acid deficiency. The tingling sensation is likely to be due to a neuropathy. When you took iron without the vitamin, the vitamin deficiency manifestation on the nerves become worse and you have tingling sensation.
You should take vitamin B12 and folic acid with the iron supplement.
Take care
Dr Noble Zachariah
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