Numbness in extremities, B-12, Crohn's?

[Chap]

Hi,

Over the past 6-12 months I've been noticing partial numbness along outer edges of my feet, near the toes. Gradually this numbness has spread to all toes, and sometimes there's a burning sensation from the outside of the small toe.

I didn't think it could be related to Crohn's until recently, when someone told me that such numbness can result from a B-12 deficiency, which reminded me that I've seen people on this forum mention that they take a B-12 supplement.

Any experiences with numbness in feet?

Thanks!
Chap

 

[Agent X20]

Hi chap... don't know how to make links to another thread, but there is a thread called Peripheral Neuropathy and Crohns... try the search function at the top of the page. That has more or less what I want to say on the subject... but any more questions and get back on here.

Any numbness in your feet and the doc should test you for B12 deficiency and diabetes first... that's what happened to me. If that draws a blank you may have peripheral neuropathy, which is what I've got. To be honest, the onset sounds a bit faster than mine and a little bit different, best to see a doc and get the B12 test... that will help to put your mind at rest

 

[Jennifer]

"Vitamin Deficiencies Can Cause Tingling in the Extremeties."
http://vitamins-minerals.suite101.com/article.cfm/numb_hands_and_feet

Read through that (it's short) and ask your doc to get some blood work done.

"This article will describe why the feet are important in understanding diabetes and various conditions, like numbness, that may affect the feet as a consequence of diabetes."
http://ezinearticles.com/?Diabetes-And-Numbness-In-Feet&id=558889
"And second, the diabetic nerve damage called peripheral neuropathy can cause numbness in your feet."
http://diabetes.webmd.com/tips-foot-care

Perhaps get tested for diabetes as well.

Here's the thread that Agent talked about:
http://www.crohnsforum.com/showthread.php?t=4460&highlight=Peripheral+Neuropathy

 

[Chap]

Gastroenterologist said B-12 deficiency extremely unlikely, as I have not had a re-section. Thanks for the various links - will read and then schedule appointment with my GP.

 

[Agent X20]

Thanks for making that link, Crabby!