pins and needles in hands - defiency

[sparklefairy]

Hi everyone,

so i recently found out my b12, folate and ferritin are low so have been supplementing with slow iron, b vitamins, methafolate and iv just started b12 injections (four so far)

I was wondering if i am experiencing nerve damage due to b12 being deficient and was wondering if anyone has found the pins and needs in fingers move to a dull pain in the palms and forearms??

i had continuous pain and pins and needles in my fingers for a week or two before my first injections and am only at the end of week one, could this be a sign that the b12 is starting to take effect? am i possibly reversing the nerve damage?

or has the pain simply moved to new nerves in my body (moving from fingers to arms??)

[Marz]

I would think the healing process is taking place - and yes it will take time. Guidelines say injections should continue until no further improvement.

[sparklefairy in reply to Marz]

thankyou so much for your reply xx