Question:
Sometimes my finger tips feel numb and tingly in the morning

Sometimes my fingertips feel numb and tingly in the morning. It will happen for a few days in a row and will stop after a few hours. Then I will go days or even weeks without this happening again. Is this some type of vitamin deficiency?    — Christine L. (posted on February 22, 2004)

February 22, 2004
Christine, Are you taking B12? Numbness/Tingling in the hands and feet can be signs of low B12 levels. If you haven't had blood work done recently you should probably have it checked because low levels of B12 can be dangerous and cause permanent nerve damage.
   — Pamela B.

February 22, 2004
Any of the B's can cause tingling, so it's not unreasonable to ask for B1,2,3,6, as well. B1 (thiamin) is a very common shortage among us. And dangerous.
   — vitalady

February 22, 2004
Aside from the possibility of a vitamin deficiency, you may be experiencing an early sign of carpal tunnel. Do you use a computer a lot....keyboarding or any type of repetitive motion in your job or at home? I use a computer a lot at work and since I have been off for 4 wks (hernia surgery and panniculectomy) I have not had any tingling. I was waking up EVERY day with my hands asleep or tingling. Now I haven't had that happen at all. My B-12 levels are great; however.
   — Mylou52

February 22, 2004
For me tingling in the hands or other places, (Starts in the hands FIRST) is a sign I'm in deep do do with low potassium. On the possibility that it is low potassium PLEASE get your blood tested right away. It is my understanding (and I'm pretty sure I'm right on this) that you CAN have a heart attack with low potassium. Potassium is needed by your muscles, and your heart is a big muscle. Perhaps it's a B vitamin problem. Only a doc can tell you. But it sure sounds like what my body does when potassium is low. CHECK IT OUT, ASAP!
   — Danmark