B12 and jaundice on feet

[Dolansan]

Hello! Hope hope everyone is doing and/or feeling better. I’ve recently noticed that the bottom of my feet have a yellow undertone. In particular, the balls of my feet are almost a highlighter yellow. I’ve been injecting with b12 for a few months now and wonder if there’s any correlation between jaundice and b12 treatment or deficiency.

Aside from that, I’ve been experiencing pain all over my feet every time I walk, that intensifies if I’m still on my feet, almost like a severe form of plantar fasciitis.

I would appreciate any thoughts or advice. Thank you!

[deniseinmilden]

Are you OK for folate and other supporting supplements?

I don't think there should be any correlation between B12 and the yellowing of your feet so it's definitely worth looking into further.

I hope all's OK for you.

[Dolansan in reply to deniseinmilden]

Yes, folate is good. I’m still somewhat iron deficient so that may be causing this issue. I’ve also been losing lots of hair so may also be due to the iron. TY

[deniseinmilden in reply to Dolansan]

Sounds very possible / likely!

What a git that is. Good luck with getting your levels up.

[Sleepybunny]

Hi,

I'm not medically trained.

Some articles that may be of interest...

Mentions jaundice as a symptom

casereports.bmj.com/content...

Link below mentions lemon yellow skin as a symptom

patient.info/news-and-featu...

patient.info/doctor/pernici...

Has your GP/doctor checked your liver and kidney function?

[Dolansan in reply to Sleepybunny]

Interesting. Thank you for sharing the articles. Yes, I’ve had liver function tests and a complete metabolic panel. Both results came normal. I now wonder if it’s just normal or due to other deficiencies. Thank you!

[Showgem]

My feet were yellowish at the time of my diagnosis especially the sole. My hair had gone yellowish/white. My feet were awful, painful and I could hardly walk at all.The jaundice went fairly quickly, my hair is a darker grey with white now, this has been gradually, my hairdresser noticed I had a lot of darker hair growing.

The pain, burning, tingling and numbness in my feet got worse before it started to get better. I’ve not fully recovered after 2 years but it’s better than it was.

[Dolansan in reply to Showgem]

I see. Thanks for sharing your experience! It may be the same for me as my skin was yellowish but not so much anymore. The pain while walking is very bothersome. Hope it eventually goes away.

[Showgem]

If it’s still quite early on in your treatment your nerves could well heal completely. The long nerves to the feet can take a long time to heal.

[Bfinch]

I went to my doctor about this before I was diagnosed with B12 deficiency and my doctor told me it is possible to have Raynaud's in your feet as well as in your hands. The affected areas of your feet do look yellow. I have Raynaud's which only previously affected my fingers when they got too cold. The Raynaud's in my hands and feet is kept under control with B12 injections. My feet would also feel cold but burn at the same time.