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Posted 8/12/2011 4:16 AM (GMT 0)
When I had my lab panel done they found I was very deficient in Vitamin B12 -- to the point that I initially went for weekly B12 injections and now I go monthly. That made a HUGE difference in my energy level. Prior to that I was taking a couple naps a day.

I also was deficient in both Vitamin D and magnesium and take over-the-counter supplements for those.

Best wishes to you in getting rid of the fatigue and finding an energy boost that works for you!


(I gave your post a subject so more people would notice it and answer)

Post Edited By Moderator (Chutz) : 8/11/2011 10:21:12 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/12/2011 9:01 AM (GMT 0)
Good show! I had a B12 deficiency, too, and the worst part is that it can cause damage to your nervous system. It's rare that a doctor thinks to check for this deficiency, so you got lucky. :)
Posted 8/12/2011 11:10 AM (GMT 0)
When taking Vit D, make sure you are taking D3 and at least 2000 IU's daily.  I take 5000IU's daily.

I also take B12 daily.  Have you been told what your B12 level is now?

Posted 8/12/2011 11:18 PM (GMT 0)
Hypervee: I didn't realize it was unusual for them to check B12 deficiencies, so I guess I'll count my blessings that they did!

Deb 25: I haven't had the B12 level checked recently, but I am curious to see a comparison (improvement) from where I started at. It costs me $43.50 a month to get the injection, but that has been money well spent! As far as the D3, I am taking 5000iu daily as well and trying to get more sunlight. Everything helps, right? :-)
Posted 8/12/2011 11:22 PM (GMT 0)
I'm so glad you are doing much better!  I take 5,500 IU of D3 a day.  My B12 is fine.  My doctor checks it every six months.  But, the D did help me a lot along with the malic acid/magnesium.  I would never have guessed that when I started this fibro journey!

 

Just keep up the good work, Crush!

 

Sherrine

Posted 8/13/2011 12:21 AM (GMT 0)
I, too, am on Vitamin D3 5,000 daily (liquid capsules to absorb easier as I have celiac disease which prevents absorption), Magnesium 900 mg, Zinc, Vitamin B12 sublingual, B complex, Calcium and Omega 3 fatty acid (from fish). I have read a lot about malic acid and will be introducing it as well. Oh, yes. I also take probiotics (celiac). All my vitamin levels are perfect as of a few days ago so I am on the right track!
Posted 8/13/2011 1:25 AM (GMT 0)
I was also vit b12 deficient. I had to take 2 injections weekly for 6 weeks then monthly. I asked the md if I could try the pill so we are giving that a shot and I will recheck my levels soon. I find that even though its once a month, shots really hurt me now. I don't know if any of you feel a difference in shots since you have fibro, but I do. I also take vitamin D.

I have wondered for those of us that were vit b12 deficient, why wouldn't they think that would cause our symptoms and nerve damage. My doctor said no. But how do I know how long I have been deficient, I have never in my life had it checked until this year. So I could have been going a very longgg time with not enough vit B12, maybe long enough for damage.

KL
Posted 8/13/2011 2:20 AM (GMT 0)
I too was deficient in B-12 and ended up going in for monthly shots and I honestly didn't notice a difference in my pain or energy:( I'm also taking 2000iu's daily of Vitamin D and a prenatal multi-vitamin. This year I'm also hoping to tan during the winter for 10 mins at a time so I can keep up with my vitamin deficiency. I'm hoping it's this fall/winter that doesn't affect me...for once...lol.
Posted 8/13/2011 9:48 AM (GMT 0)
My neuro and I talked about B12 shots and he told me it's an individual decision.  He says you can raise your B12 just as well, maybe better with pills instead of shots..stating that many people prefer the shot simply because they do not remember the pills daily. 

When taking B12, always take methylcobalamin, it's much easier for us to absorb.  I use Jarrow Methyl B12, 5000 mcg...you place it under your tongue and let it dissolve.  I purchase it through IHerb.com...I find you can't find this strength in stores.  I have been taking it for 5 years, starting at 1000 mcg, then 3000 mcg, and have been taking 5000 mcg for at least 3 years.  The "normal levels" of B12 in blood work is usually way too low for anyone with nerve issues.  This amount has kept my neuropathy from progressing, which is wonderful and I am on no other meds because of it.

Posted 8/14/2011 2:01 AM (GMT 0)
I was vita min d defienct too even though I am not on the once a week high doses anymore I still take calcium with d 3 daily
Posted 8/14/2011 4:34 AM (GMT 0)
Some interesting information from the National Institute of Health regarding B12:

Typically, vitamin B12 deficiency is treated with vitamin B12 injections, since this method bypasses potential barriers to absorption. However, high doses of oral vitamin B12 may also be effective. The authors of a review of randomized controlled trials comparing oral with intramuscular vitamin B12 concluded that 2,000 mcg of oral vitamin B12 daily, followed by a decreased daily dose of 1,000 mcg and then 1,000 mcg weekly and finally, monthly might be as effective as intramuscular administration. Overall, an individual patient's ability to absorb vitamin B12 is the most important factor in determining whether vitamin B12 should be administered orally or via injection.
Posted 1/7/2012 9:16 PM (GMT 0)
I was wondering what most of you believe a Vitamin b12 deficiency to be...under what range or number?

I have had many issues and have seen doctors who dismiss me, said I had fibromyalgia or other nervous system disorder or IBS or depression. Finally, after about ten years, someone ordered a b12 test. No one told me the results. I asked for a copy and found my number for b12 is 35. The normal range was said to be around 211-900 pg/ml. I called and there didn't seem to be any concern and they scheduled me for a follow up in one month. All my other blood work looks fine though, except vitamin d is a little low.

Is 35 exceptionally low? Is it a big deal if all my other blood work for red blood count etc are in the normal range? I am hoping this deficiency could be the answer to all of my issues and correcting it would be fairly easy and make me feel so much better!

Thanks all!
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