don't have any scientific studies I can quote but from personal experience stress and anxiety do seem to lower my B12 levels.
Really sorry to hear about your mother - my mother was hospitalised for a period last year and the travelling quickly took it out of me and that was just a 40 minute journey.
So sorry to hear about your mom. I know you must be so stressed now. I can tell you that stress and anxiety makes my need for B12 go way up.
Since the unthinkable outcome of the US election where a low life malevolent clown has been elected- not by popular vote- I have had to SI everyday! and I still feel that I could SI 2x a day but cant afford it. Sorry to go off topic and rant but I have been hammered by anxiety and depression which totally increases the need for B12.
Long answer- but from my experience with increased stress, it just zaps B12 from the body. Its amazing how much B12 the body needs when it is in fight or flight mode.
My personal opinion is that yes, try injecting more often to see if that helps and alleviates your back pain! Best of luck to you and your mom. xo
I'm so sorry your mum has had a stroke and that you and your family are going through this - it must be devastating for you....
To answer your question, stress definitely has a terrible effect on the body in general - not the least, cortisol levels.
I ended up in A & E last year after a build up of stress raised BP to v. dangerous levels and strongly believe the effect of supplementing B12 to keep levels high may have saved me from more serious effects - B12 lowers homocysteine and helps prevent stroke, so good advice from others here to keep your own levels high plus any means to keep other problems to a minimum.
I do hope your mum makes a good recovery Catherine. In the meantime, take as much good care of yourself as you can.
So sorry to hear your mum is ill, and also the stress it's causing you. Having read all the great replies from this fab forum I'd just like to add the back pain could be from the tension that builds during your 4 hour drive. I agree with all the B12 advice but mines a bit different - look after yourself, have a soothing bath with aromatherapy oils (Bergamot is good for tension) when you're back home, and perhaps a cushion to support your lower back while your in the car! - Not as technical as some but it works believe me!
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