B12 Deficiency

Greetings Ostomates,

I had the j-pouch surgery back in 2000 and then a continent ileostomy on 2002 (j-pouch failed). I have been diagnosed with B12 deficiency about 4 months ago. Apparantly this is quite common for those who've had similar surgeries.  I started B12 injections in August (1000mcg) and now do them monthly. While many of my symptoms have disappeared - the tingling, numbness, foggy feeling - I still have fatigue, especially in my legs. Have any of you had similar experiences? How long does it take to fully recover? My symptoms began in 2003 so maybe I just need more time. Are monthly injections adequate?

Thanks

Matt

Peggy,

Yes, I definitely drink a lot of water as it helps me with emptying my pouch. I'm not sure of the other levels. I've had a lot of lab work done recently and nothing else has come up. Since I went about 4 years without treatment, maybe I just need to give the B12 shots more time. I'm going to ask my GI and Neurologist about going to bi-weekly injections instead of monthly. Maybe that will help. Do you know if your 1cc injection is the same as my 1000mcg shot? I tried Googling it and I came up with conflicting answers.

Thanks for your reply.

Matt

From what I can tell: 1 cc is equal to 1 ml

However according to my B12 vial:
1000mcg/mL and it contains 10 mL - a multiple does vial.
1000mcg/mL is the concentration per mL.

I think I just confused myself!!! That's is how I am reading it.