Posted by Ceres on April 29, 2009, at 4:27:16
In reply to B-12 Deficiency, posted by Zana on April 23, 2009, at 21:09:18
Zana, did your doctor seek a cause for your B-12 deficiency?
I had the same, but my GP said diet is seldom a factor in most of the "developed" world, even for those who don't eat animal products, as so many foods are fortified w/ B-12. But, I suppose that means bread, cereal & other pre-made items, which you might not eat.
My blood work, including iron & B's, had been fine w/o animal products for years.She suspected either a genetic issue where the gut does not absorb B-12 adequately, or that other meds were interfering w/ absorption.
My GP insisted on the injections, saying it'd up my level much faster than oral vitamins. A nurse gave the first 2 in the arm which were no big deal. I was to give myself the rest in the thigh, but was concerned I'd hit a vein & found the thigh an unsettling target, so procrastinated until the vials expired.
I've been doing the sublinguals, per my MD, who says they're better absorbed than tablets. --Just as well, as the tablets make me nauseous.Mushrooms & algae are veg sources of B-12, but won't fix a deficiency quickly. If you know of others, plz post.
*oh, B-12 tests some years back, might have been inaccurate. I think the old test just detected B-12 in the plasma?, but not what's actually stored --if that makes sense. My B-12 results 10 or so yrs ago were very high, so the more recent low was a surprise.
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