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