What Causes Tingling Sensation In Legs After Taking Vitamin B12 And Caltrate Supplements?

Posted on Fri, 21 Oct 2016

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Question : I recently started taking vitamin b12 and a caltrate suppliment. my feet are tingling and my legs are really stiff especially after sitting for any length of time. I stopped the B12 and my feet are doing better but the muscles in my calves are really stiff

Answered by Dr. Ishu Bishnoi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Treatment of stiff calves and tingling

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX, thanks for asking from HCM.

I can understand your concern. Did you developed the symptoms before or after taking supplements?

The tingling which is already controlled, can be further prevented by

: Regular intake of fruits, green vegetables, yoghurt, milk. These food items will supplement all the nutrients in body.

: Eat all types of food, fruits and vegetables. Do not be food faddist.

: If you are a diabetic or family history of diabetes, strictly control blood sugar. Regularly check it to prevent diabetic neuropathy.

: Regular exercise to make your muscles and body active and flexible. This helps in preventing compression neuropathy.

: Avoid same posture for prolonged time and tight clothing. All these lead to compression of nerve.

Regarding calf stiffness:

: You should eat fruits rich in potassium, water like banana, citrus fruits like lemon/orange.

: Adequate hydration - At least drink 3-4 litre water daily.

: Regular stretching exercise - It will make your muscle flexible. You can take help of gym instructor. Ankle dorsiflexion is a good stretching exercise.

Hope it will help you. Thanks. Take care.
If any doubt, do let me know.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj