Vitamin B -12

Hi i am new here but i just wanted some advice on vitamins. I am constantly getting sick or can never get over being sick ,fatigued and have been shedding a lot more hair than normal also sometimes my fingertips go numb like they are frozen and my nail beds turn purple. Will taking vitamin B-12 help with this? I normally do not take vitamins because they make me nauseus. Especially womens daily. Thank you !

you should probably seek professional medical advice on that, that sounds like a serious problem

It really sounds like you need an all round vitamin mineral, and a trip to the Dr. As for the being sick part, you could try vitamin D, and fish oil, and pro boitics to help build up you immune system. If you are taking gel cap vitamins then sometimes it is the gel that makes people feel sick so perhaps you could try taking a multi vitamin and mineral in a different form, like liquid (I can't give you a brand as I only know Swedish ones) they are usually pretty gross tasting, but its like a table spoon or 2 and it may not make you feel as sick.

Also make sure you are eating a balanced diet, with special attention to fruits and veg, esp leafy greens (broccoli, spinach, cale, silverbeet, asian greens etc)

To be honest, I'm not sure its just B 12 that you need.

Cor. Bad circulation: you smoke? You undereating? anorexic? Or conversely extremely obese?

Numbness in fingers - often due to neck injury. Nerves get pinched and you get numbness. I get it a lot.

You ever had whiplash? A car crash? A fall off a horse or motorcycle?

Shedding hair: you 35? Most of the people I know lost hair at about 35. That or it all migrated to their chins. Yay.

Nutrients: what are you eating? Do you eat anything? A balanced diet should give you all nutrients but perhaps a decent shake like complan or vitaplan once a day would ensure you got a reasonable dose of goodies.

Vitamin B is very good for you but it isn't a magic cure. Tends to improve energy, mood, lower stress levels. Constantly getting sick is improved by healthy eating, healthy activity and healthy amounts of sleep in a house that doesn't have things like black mold or other pathogens. How dusty is your bedroom?

See, there are too many variables, but above is a place to start. Good luck.

Hi i am new here but i just wanted some advice on vitamins. I am constantly getting sick or can never get over being sick ,fatigued and have been shedding a lot more hair than normal also sometimes my fingertips go numb like they are frozen and my nail beds turn purple. Will taking vitamin B-12 help with this? I normally do not take vitamins because they make me nauseus. Especially womens daily. Thank you !

Definitely something to see the doc about. I am b12 deficient and have to take a shot monthly as well as a sublingual 3 times a week. But this is closely monitored by my doctor.

As someone with Pernicious Anaemia (immune disorder which prevents my gut absorbing b12, leading to b12 anaemia) I can tell you that not all of your symptoms are b12 related, only the fatigue and hairloss. The temporary nerve problems are not a b12 problem (b12 anaemia can cause nerve damage in the extremities if left untreated as mine was, but it doesn't come and go). The purple nail beds are not b12 related. If in doubt, ask your doctor to do a b12 anaemia check but even if you are positive, taking an oral supplement wouldn't help as your body (unless your diet is absolutely horrific) likely cannot process it through the gut.

My advice (as with everyone else's above) - see a doctor to discuss your symptoms.

A b-12 deficiency will mess you up. I had one and I felt like I was drunk 24/7. Dizzy, shaky, my legs wouldn't move properly like they were disconnected from my body.. my doctor asked if I was a vegan because my levels were so low (I'm not).

Sometimes this can be remedied with b-12 shots OR oral b-12 but you might have a problem that prevents you from absorbing it.

I also just read an article written by a vegan who took all her b-12 supplements and her bloodwork showed good b-12 levels, but the hormonal birth control she was taking was preventing her from absorbing any of it. Let me know if you want it and I can find a link to the article for you.

Edited to add: smoking can sometimes mess up your b-12 receptors too, from what I've read anyway.