Question 1

i have been giving my wife vitamin b12 shots in her upper arm. last time she said her arm feels numb there. anything to worry about?

Accepted Answer

VITAMIN B12 SHOTS: You may have hit a nerve in the arm. The chances are the numbness will disappear. But if you are concerned, see a doctor.

Question 2

i have been given a vitamin b12 shot now my arm is numb and has been for 3 days and i think there was a lot of air on it can it hurt me ?

Accepted Answer

Nothing serious but: My best guess is the needle hit a nerve ; traumatized it.The nerve should heal over time. Air in the syringe isn't a problem; if one injects a lot of air directly into an artery it can cause an air embolism with immediate serious consequences.A bit of air in veins or muscles causes no harm. 
I've given B12 shots for 25 years ; this hasn't happened so i question the skill of the person who gave it.

Question 3

hello, i have received a vitamin b12 injection in my right arm i am experiencing numbness for a week is this normal? how long will it lsst?

Accepted Answer

Nerve damage: It sounds like a nerve in your upper arm was injured by the needle when you received the injection. This sort of damage usually does go away, but it can sometimes take a long time to heal. A properly given injection should not be done in a way that causes this type of injury.

Question 4

tingling, numbness & weakness in arms. loss of reflexes & balance & feeling unsteady due to vitamin b12 deficiency. does this suggest nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

It suggests a : Problem that warrants a neurology consult, sooner rather than later.

Question 5

2 weeks ago i took 2 vitamins c 500mg and 2 vitamin b12 1000mcg. now i'm getting armpit pain, headaches, numb feet. r these due to that?

Accepted Answer

Highly unlikely: These symptoms are virtually impossible to be related to ingestion of these vitamins. Go and get examined by your doctor and have this evaluated appropriately.  Good luck and best wishes.

Question 6

shoulder pain and right arm numbness took b12 vit. thngs imprved , last time i hit the gym found sudden drop of strength in right arm?

Accepted Answer

Get a check up: I would suggest to contact your physician today to undergo a detailef history of the symptoms and followed by a thorough physical exam. He may order dome x-ray or MRI of spine to get the confimative diagnosis. In mean time, i would advise you to putneck collar to prevent any further injury to spine. Good luck !

Question 7

it has been suggested that i take vitamin b12 because the bottoms of my feet feel numb but they aren't.  i do not have diabetes.  what dosage?

Accepted Answer

B12: You should not take vitamin B12 withut getting evaluated for numbness of your feet.You should have b12, methymelonic acid levels and if you are found to be deficient in vit B12 then you need to be treated either with injectable vitb12 or nasal spray in therapeutic dases followed by maintainance doses, the numbness may due to other causes.

Question 8

i have a itchy rash on my arms and legs - i started taking liquid vitamin b12 because i was told mine was extremely low. how can i get rid of it?  i h

Accepted Answer

Rash: Try benadryl (diphenhydramine) and hydorcortisone cream. If not better, take a picture of the rash and consult a Healthtap doctor.

Question 9

hi does a high mch on a blood test indicate vitamin b12 problems ?? i have loads of symptoms for about 7 months including weakness. numbness. dizziness. feeling faint..?

Accepted Answer

: Although high MCH can be associated with B-12 deficiency, an isolated value must be clinically correlated for significance.  Your symptoms could be correlated with a number of conditions, and you and your physician should be able to uncover the cause of your problems.

Question 10

do i have a vitamin b12 deficiency or ms? im 19, female with tingling, numbness in head/scalp, feet, legs, and hands. muscle spasm? anxiety maybe?

Accepted Answer

Most likely anxiety: Most likely anxiety but a good idea to get checked out by the physician and try to rule out some of those other possibilities

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I have been giving my wife vitamin b12 shots in her upper arm last time she said her arm feels numb there anything to worry about

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I have been giving my wife vitamin b12 shots in her upper arm. last time she said her arm feels numb there. anything to worry about?

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I have been given a vitamin b12 shot now my arm is numb and has been for 3 days and i think there was a lot of air on it can it hurt me ?

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Hello, i have received a vitamin b12 injection in my right arm i am experiencing numbness for a week is this normal? how long will it lsst?

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Tingling, numbness & weakness in arms. loss of reflexes & balance & feeling unsteady due to vitamin b12 deficiency. does this suggest nerve damage?

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2 weeks ago i took 2 vitamins c 500mg and 2 vitamin b12 1000mcg. now i'm getting armpit pain, headaches, numb feet. r these due to that?

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Shoulder pain and right arm numbness took b12 vit. thngs imprved , last time i hit the gym found sudden drop of strength in right arm?

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It has been suggested that i take vitamin b12 because the bottoms of my feet feel numb but they aren't. i do not have diabetes. what dosage?

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I have a itchy rash on my arms and legs - i started taking liquid vitamin b12 because i was told mine was extremely low. how can i get rid of it? i h

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Hi does a high mch on a blood test indicate vitamin b12 problems ?? i have loads of symptoms for about 7 months including weakness. numbness. dizziness. feeling faint..?

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Do i have a vitamin b12 deficiency or ms? im 19, female with tingling, numbness in head/scalp, feet, legs, and hands. muscle spasm? anxiety maybe?

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