B12 Level is dangerously low!

laurie62ann
laurie62ann Posts: 433 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I've been feeling like crap for several months. I was so frustrated that I was lifting weights and running, eating well, and still feeling like I'd been run ragged all day...

I finally went to the doctors and after several test to rule out ovarian and bowel cancer my doctor said let's check your B12 level. My B12 level is 117! It explains 99% of my symptoms. Today I started the B12 shots. I'll have to have them for 4 weeks; then go to oral B12 vitamins and a shot once a month.

It pays to listen to your body! Low B12 levels are dangerous and should be taken seriously....

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  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    The Natrol B-12 is raspberry or strawberry flavored and tastes really good. I usually find it at Walgreens, but it's hard to find.

    Some B-12 tastes like crap.

    All my vitamin deficiencies were corrected at the same time, so I'm not sure which (or if all) were responsible for it, but I felt a million times better and my thinking (which had been off, for me) perked back up, too. :)

    Get a yearly check-up. You never know what can be wrong with you. Don't wait until you feel poorly to see a doctor. Be responsible and take charge of your health. (My PSA, lol.)
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    edited November 2014
    B-12 eh? I saw something about this on a recent Brazzers episode.

    What were your symptoms?
  • laurie62ann
    laurie62ann Posts: 433 Member
    dbmata wrote: »
    B-12 eh? I saw something about this on a recent Brazzers episode.

    What were your symptoms?

    Weakness, tiredness, or light-headedness
    Rapid heartbeat and breathing
    Pale skin
    Stomach upset and constipation
    Foggy head - no ability to focus
    tingling in hands and feet

  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    dbmata wrote: »
    B-12 eh? I saw something about this on a recent Brazzers episode.

    What were your symptoms?
    um..what? LOL
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    OdesAngel wrote: »
    dbmata wrote: »
    B-12 eh? I saw something about this on a recent Brazzers episode.

    What were your symptoms?
    um..what? LOL
    You know what I mean. lol.


    Interesting symptoms.
    Thanks OP.
  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    dbmata wrote: »
    OdesAngel wrote: »
    dbmata wrote: »
    B-12 eh? I saw something about this on a recent Brazzers episode.

    What were your symptoms?
    um..what? LOL
    You know what I mean. lol.


    Interesting symptoms.
    Thanks OP.
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  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    apt. lol!
  • RockWarrior84
    RockWarrior84 Posts: 840 Member
    Wife had low B-12, ended up have Crohns.

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