I am having an ongoing problem that I have to believe is related to my
low carb way of life. I'm experiencing numbness in my hands, feet, and
face. My right eye even feels lazy. My doctor and optometrist have
checked me (as appropriate for their specialties) from head to foot. I
have had TWO complete blood tests. Their opinion? I'm as healthy as any
patient they have. My doctor is actually stunned by my blood tests.

You may recall from my previous posts that he is also a friend who
convinced me to go on LC in the first place. I went on LC January 2003
and lost 30 pounds over the next six months and have not only stalled
but have gained about 4 pounds back. If I try to eat more than 20 grams
of carbs a day, I gain weight. So, I have been on 20 grams a day for
over a year. I am increasingly becoming convinced that my health issues
are related to LC.

Therefore, my question is, has anyone had any success getting input from
the Atkins Center on such matters? If I find out that these problems are
related, I am going to become a major critic of this WOL. While in one
respect I hope they are not related (it's the only "diet" that has ever
worked for me -- I am 12 pounds below the lowest weight I thought I
would EVER see again), these health things are horrible. None of the
suggestions here has lead to any solutions, so apparently no one else
here is having the problem (or else the diabetics are seeing similar
problems with neuropathy and attributing them to the diabetes.) Let me
repeat, my blood tests confirm that I do not have diabetes. I'm 50.

Any input?