Question:
Has anyone had nerve problems after bypass?

I had gastric bypass 3 years ago and for about 2 1/2 years I have had bad headaches and extreme neck and shoulder pain.I have been on many meds with no help,recently I was told I am low on B-12 and this could be causing nerve damage and started doing injections.Has anyone had nerve problems since bypass and gotten help,how long does it take to get B-12 to normal levels? thanks    — Vel K. (posted on April 26, 2004)

April 26, 2004
Unfortunately, B12 shortage is guaranteed (along with iron & calcium) without proper supplementation from the beginning. Most damage is not reversible, but some might be, depending on where you are, how long you've been down. Have you had your B-1 levels checked? I do B12 weekly (for some other reasons, as well) and hold nice levels. I surely would not hold these levels on monthly! It's different for every person, but surely they will do weekly til they get you up into the 600-800 range and then you can work out the frequency that holds you there?
   — vitalady

April 29, 2004
Please get your B1 lvels checked? B1 is thaimine, and can also cause neuro damage. Then after it's checked, start taking a good B 100 Complex, in addition to your B12 shots or sublinguals. Don't take a chance on further damage . . . your brain is way too valuable to waste! Good luck to you!
   — RWH G.