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What Causes Numbness And Burning Sensation On Foot Fingers?

Posted on Fri, 18 Jul 2014

Question: I am suffering from numbness and burning sensation on all the foot fingers. My B12 is only 170. my doctor advised methycobal inj. 500mcg.
Please inform if it will be effective or suggest alternate

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Methycobal injections would be effective.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your symptoms and blood test report.

Your diagnosis is vitamin B12-deficiency related peripheral neuropathy.

Methycobal injections are very useful in rectifying the deficiency of vitamin B12.

In addition, pregabalin capsules may be taken to reduce the burning sensation.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 days later)

Thanks for your advise. How long do you think this treatment should continue,and how to confirm that the treatment is effective?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You would get better in 6-8 weeks.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

You would get better in 6-8 weeks, however, treatment may be continued for 3-6 months. Once improvement has started, you may take vitamin B12 tablets instead of injections.

Improvement in your symptoms would suggest that the treatment has been effective.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar