Feeling tingling, numbness, or burning in your hands and feet? Your nerves may be trying to tell you something

That burning feeling in your feet; the numbness in your hands that won't go away. The tingling that wakes you at night or nerve pain in your hands or feet. These are not minor inconveniences; this is your nervous system signalling that something is wrong.

Symptoms like these are commonly recognised as early indicators of peripheral nerve damage/stress, and Vitamin B12 deficiency is among the most common, correctable causes1. Nerves depend on a continuous supply of B vitamins to function, transmit signals, and repair themselves. When that supply falls short, the extremities in the hands and feet are affected first.

Symptoms of Vitamin B deficiency

Along with nerve-related symptoms like pins and needles sensation in hands or feet, many people also experience fatigue, tiredness, low stamina, or muscle heaviness2 that may affect daily life. It is not unusual for people to wonder what one can do for body weakness, especially when tiredness persists despite adequate rest. Many people mistake nerve pain for muscle soreness, delaying the right intervention.

Certain groups may be more susceptible to deficiency, including vegetarians, older adults, and individuals managing metabolic conditions3.

Neurobion Forte’s formulation combines Vitamins B12, B6, B5, B3, B2 and B1, which are clinically proven ingredients to address Vitamin B deficiency at its root, restoring normal nerve function and supporting nerve health before symptoms progress further*.

Supporting nerve health with B Vitamins

Restoring adequate levels of B vitamins is an important step in addressing deficiency-related symptoms. Supplements that contain key B vitamins can help support nerve function when taken under medical guidance.

Supplements such as the Neurobion Forte tablet, which combines essential B vitamins, including Cyanocobalamin5, are often used to help manage the deficiency and support nerve health. The brand shares that because of their B-vitamin formulation, such supplements are considered among the leading nerve health tablets in India for Vitamin B/ B12 deficiency.

How Vitamin B12 supports nerve health

One of the most important benefits of Vitamin B12 for nerves is its role in maintaining the myelin sheath4, the protective covering around nerve fibres that allows signals to travel efficiently throughout the body. When Vitamin B12 levels fall, the protective layer around nerves may weaken over time. This can disrupt normal nerve signalling and lead to symptoms such as tingling, numbness, and burning sensations in the hands and feet, reduced sensitivity, or mild nerve discomfort.

These sensations may start subtly but can become more noticeable if the underlying deficiency is not addressed. Recognising these as Vitamin B/ B12 deficiency symptoms early on can help prevent long-term nerve damage. Vitamin B12 is particularly important for nerve repair, maintenance and normal nerve function.

Managing everyday nerve discomfort
Even while addressing the underlying deficiency, many people look for ways to ease day-to-day nerve-related discomfort like nerve pain, tingling or burning sensations in their hands or feet. Topical solutions may help provide localised comfort. Neurobion Nerve Pain Relief Cream, an over-the-counter nerve pain relief cream, can be applied on either side of the hands/feet, 3-4 times a day, to provide effective symptomatic relief from nerve pain, tingling and burning sensation in the hands or feet; the ointment soothes irritated nerve endings and offers relief from the symptoms.**

(Disclaimer: Do not apply on wounds / damaged skin).



The product contains ingredients like Capsaicin, Menthol, Eucalyptus & Camphor, and as per the brand, it can also be used as a cream for diabetic neuropathy symptoms in hands or feet, particularly when nerve pain occurs after a long commute, fatigue, travel, or prolonged standing or even during nighttime. The cream’s formulation, as per the brand, is one of the best formulations for nerve pain cream relief amongst diabetic and neuropathic conditions for effective symptomatic relief.

Supporting nerve health through proper nutrition, appropriate supplementation, and simple symptom management measures can help ensure that these small warning signs do not evolve into larger neurological concerns over time.

Brand’s Disclaimer: Product is to be applied 3-4 times a day for up to 8 weeks on nerve pain, tingling & burning sensation related issues in hands & feet only. Do not apply on wounds, irritated/damaged skin, avoid bathing within 1 hour of use & avoid touching eyes, mucous membrane after application. The product is not aimed at, or to be used in curing, treating, mitigating, or preventing any disorders of the nervous system, including for nerve pain that may be related to a disease, disorder or condition. In case of continued symptoms of nerve pain for more than 1 month, consult with your doctor immediately.

Disclaimer: The views/suggestions/opinions expressed in the article are the sole responsibility of the brand concerned. This should not be considered as a substitute for medical advice. Please consult a health care practitioner for more details. This article has been produced on behalf of P&G by Times Internet’s Spotlight team.

References:
1. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8858590/ 2. https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/ss/slideshow-signs-lack-vitamin-b12 3. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0963996924003946 4. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional 5. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8294980/ *https://www.neurobion.com/en-ph/products/neurobion-forte ** https://www.neurobion.com/en-in/neurobion-nerve-pain-relief-cream