Question:
tingling sensations...

Hi...for about 3 wks I have been having tingling,pins and needels sensations constantly...below my ribs but above my waste area on my left mid side...it doesnt hurt just feels really weird sorta like when your pregnant and you feel the baby kick <NO Im not Preg>...its just constant, very tingly...somethings not right. Also I have noticed I get really bloated lately after I eat like I swell up. I do have a Doc appt but not till the 5th...if anyone has any input or experiece of what might be going on I would REALLY appreciate feedback...Im starting to get alittle bit scared now. I am 3 yrs this March post-op...Thank-you    — KimberlyH (posted on August 26, 2007)

August 26, 2007
I have this also and was told it is scar tissue. Sometimes it is almost itchy inside. Best of Luck!!
   — MCraig3

August 26, 2007
Me again, I forgot tell you, I am 3 1/2 years postop andf was prescribed Gabentin for the itch and pain I was having.
   — MCraig3

August 26, 2007
sounds like IBS...
   — Kimberly F.

August 27, 2007
I haven't had my wls surgery yet but I was cut from side to side when I had a kidney transplant. I had that same sensation. They told me it was adhesions, which pretty much amounts to scar tissue sort of pulling on the inside. I don't know if it will help or not, but I just had surgery on my hand they told me to massage the scar in round but firm motions. It helps to either break up or prevent scar tissue. I don't know about the bloating but I am glad you are seing your doc. You might want to give them a call and tell them about it and see if they can't work you in a bit earlier. Good luck, Lynn W.
   — Lynn W.

August 27, 2007
Your description of tingling and pins and needles makes me think of neuropathic pain. This type of pain is caused by damaged or malfunctioning nerve fibers. Herpes Zoster, the chicken pox virus, can become active again and causes Shingles. The virus uses nerve cells to replicate and this causes the burning/tingling/stabbing sensation that is characteristic of nerve pain. You didn't mention a rash or lesions so I doubt you have Shingles but thought I would mention it just in case. As far as the bloating goes, you might want to start a food and symptom journal. This will give you and the doctor a lot more to work with (as far as figuring out the cause) than if you just go in and say, "I'm feeling bloated." I would suggest including what food you eat each day and whether or not you this increases, decreases, or doesn't affect the bloating. A description of the symptoms, how bad it is, and how long it lasts is very important. If you are doing anything to treat the bloating (heating pad, GasX, etc.), keep track of this and include whether or not you get any relief. The more info you can provide the doctor with the better. Hope you feel better.
   — mrsidknee

August 28, 2007
Just a quick thought.....when was the last time you had your b-12 checked. Those are some of the symtoms of Anemia.
   — Lori-D