Muscle weakness and Fatigue

[VaishaliG]

Has anybody experienced muscle weakness or muscle atrophy in the legs ( especially thighs) , no energy at all in the legs, excessive fatigue , body is always warm ( as if feverish but there's no fever on thermometer) , palpitations during sleep, disturbed sleep , pins and needles in hands while getting up from sleep due to b12 deficiency ? Kindly help. I am 33 year old female, battling this deficiency since last one year exact. Have started my loading dose of injections after every 2 days. Also taking Vit D and Folic acid supplements. Plz help.

[Nackapan]

If you have recently increased your frequency of b12 injections wait and see if your symptoms improve.

I often get weakness in my legs. The last time I tried a walk (sitting on every bench available) on a very familiar route. I was shocked at a slight incline to feel such weakness in my legs. I just had to sit . I then did get home but later that day had a horrendous headache as though I was exhausted and overdone it. I was so careful and patient resting on benches . I loved being out on my own. I recently had pins and needles in both hands and for arms on waking. Not usual for me but was due an injection. As you've been deficient for a year look back if you've kept a diary. Hope you feeling better soon and find the right frequency of injections. Take care.

[VaishaliG in reply to Nackapan]

Hello, thanks for replying. Even I get those pins and needles while I wake up from sleep. Will have to wait in patience to see what difference the shots make. May I know how old are you and since how long have you been suffering from this deficiency ?

[Nackapan in reply to VaishaliG]

Not sure how long. First test was October 2018 serum blood test 106 range 200-900. I'm 25 years older than you!! !

One of my children has b12 defiency too 29 years old.

Seems to affect all different age groups in several different ways. Yes patience is needed . Take care

[Ritchie1268]

Yes to everything you mentioned but some have either vanished or are improving since treatment.

[VaishaliG in reply to Ritchie1268]

Thank you for your response. Wish you good health

[Ritchie1268 in reply to VaishaliG]

You're welcome & you too.

I hope you start to see improvements really soon.

[Hanneke12]

Yes, most of it sounds familiar. Keep up the B12, yours was very low and it takes time to heal. I am still in that process myself...

Just wondering: do you know the cause of your deficiency?

[VaishaliG in reply to Hanneke12]

Have been a non vegetarian since childhood. So I guess, b12 not getting absorbed by the body. Have to depend on injections

[Hanneke12 in reply to VaishaliG]

You might want to try finding out if you have Pernicious Anemia or perhaps a thyroid related disease. Because of your palpitations.

You could do so by asking your doctor for antibody tests or for a referral to an internist.

[VaishaliG in reply to Hanneke12]

Sure.