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debbie13
on 6/13/12 8:08 am - Cossayuna, NY

I have been dealing with a worsening of the tingling in my feet and lower legs and the relatively recent development of it in my hands and face. Its not painful, just something that is very frustrating as it doesn't go away.

1 1/2 hours with the neurologist and no answers - yet. He is thinking that I have some sort of hereditary senso-neuro-motor deficit. My mom says there is nothing like that in her family (tho she insists that diabetic neuropathy is hereditary). We don't know about my biological father. I am grateful that he took that amount of time with me and really validated that there is something going on there. He commented on my nutritionist's thoroughness in lab ordering. His words "damn she left me nothing to look for". Although, ten vials later - he found stuff to look for. Mostly hereditary and autoimmune things. And there will be an MRI soon of my head and neck. He also did the torture tests and those have gotten worse, much worse in two years.

No treatment yet, tho he did suggest Aspercream to see if it helps. He immediately reassured me that even tho it is aspirin derived it will have no effect on my pouch. A knowledgeable about RNY doctor that is not actually in the bariatric surgery business - imagine that! But of course I forgot to buy it when I went to the drug store. I'll get it tomorrow.

He also suggested that I stick to a low carbs diet till I see him in October. He's not sure (and HE is going to research this) if there may be a glucose tolerance component to it. Back to basics for me. I really like this guy. Admits he's not sure about something and is willing to learn.

Life goes on.

"The road to health will have speed bumps, pot holes, stop signs and asshole drivers that cut you off... but with WLS, never doubt that you will get there."

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poet_kelly
on 6/13/12 8:50 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

Your B12 isn't low, is it? It's at least above 400?

Kelly

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debbie13
on 6/13/12 9:12 am - Cossayuna, NY

RNY on 03/30/09

B12 is 1200+
except for my iron all my levels are fantastic

"The road to health will have speed bumps, pot holes, stop signs and asshole drivers that cut you off... but with WLS, never doubt that you will get there."

Resolve never to quit, never to give up, no matter what the situation.--- Jack Nicklaus

Valerie G.
on 6/14/12 2:24 am - Northwest Mountains, GA

DS on 10/31/05

I agree it sounds like some kind of malnutrition effects. If they haven't thought of it yet, do a full blood panel. B vitamins came to my mind too.

Valerie
DS 2005

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