Anyone have to deal with mild neuropathy?

 I just came back from the doctor and he told me I had mild neuropathy in both legs.  And he said it is probably due to my bariatric surgery I had 5-1/2 years ago.  He said it was a B vitamin deficiency and I should be conscientious about taking my vitamins.... i have always been good about taking my supplements so I'm a little bit confused as to why this is happening now.

Has anyone ever had to deal with this?

Thanks...
Kay

I have it in my legs also. It was the one thing that really sparked me to have surgery. I have mine from diabetes. It scared me since my diabetes was controlled yet I was still developing diabetic complications.

I am the same as Amy.  I had it before surgery and hope it does not come back cause that was not much fun at all.    Kay I hope they can up your B vitamin and that might help?  I would ask them.

Hugs Kristen

hi kristen... yes, i talked to my bariatric surgeon yesterday and he told me to take 2 B-Complex tablets daily whi*****lude all the B vitamins... i know that i didn't have diabetes before surgery so this "minor complication" is actually due to the surgery and being malnourished.  if i had known about upping my B vitamins i would have... ohhhhhh well... it's never too late to start, even after 5-1/2 years.  and besides, he told me i had "mild" neuropathy and i can still "feel" somewhat in my feet. yeah!  thanks for your encouragement and hopefully things will work out... they always do!

Hi Kay, I am sure with having the mild neurapathy that it will be reversed nce you up your vitamins.   Have you always taken a B complex on top of all your other vitamins?    I would definitely double it and have your PCP check you again in a couple months to make sure your numbers are going the right directions so that you don't get and permanent damage. I am new to the game only 91/2 months post op but pregnant so they make me take double of almost everything. I just had blood work come back from two weeks ago and everything looks great.  I intend to even make my PCP check my levels in between when I am not due for blood work even when I am as far as long as you so that this doesn't happen.  I believe they should tell everyone to that.   Best wishes to you and Have a healthy and orosperous New Year.  

Thanks Cira.. i started just yesterday taking 2 Bcomplex tablets so we'll see how that goes... i am the leader of the Tri-County WLS Group in Waldorf so I feel a responsibility to everything  RIGHT!  even though my blood work has always come back normal... this neuropathy came out of no where!  I will emphasize to the group how absolutely imperative it is to be consistent with supplements as well as regular blood work. Hopefully, I can reverse this trend with the B Complex tablets.  Thanks again for your concern... i'll keep everyone informed if things turn around. Thanks again! Kay

Kay  That is good to know and will keep that in mind.  I try to work out everyday and I wonder if that is what is helping mine. Plus I do take B12 shots and that could be it.  I also have not had any insulin since I was released from the hospital.  I like to say I don't have diabetes anymore and that could be the main reason I don't have the pain in my legs.  BUT you know what has been killing me this carpal tunnel in the left hand.  I am right handed.  I guess I better look into that.  Hope all is well. Hugs Kristen