HELP MY WEIGHT IS OUT OF CONTROL

[1978gina]

Hello everyone, I started getting B~12 shots in February and I gained over 50 pounds.

Could it be caused by the B~12??

Someone please let me know something.

[clivealive Forum Support]

Hi 1978gina - silly question - but are you eating more than before your B12 injections?

I've been having B12 injections for P.A. for more than 45 years and I'm still a stone lighter than I was at the age of 17 back in 1959.

I'm not medically trained but there are others on here who will be able to give you good advice.

[fbirder in reply to clivealive]

Yes, I've found that low B12 can affect my weight, through changes in eating habits, caused by psychological changes. But in the opposite direction.

Low B12 makes me depressed. That means I can't be bothered to cook properly and I do lots of comfort snacking.

But depression can depress appetite. When B12 levels go up, depression lifts and appetite returns.

Keep a diary of what you eat, and how much. There are some great apps for this, I use My Fitness Pal. But you really do need to be honest.

[Gambit62 Administrator]

weight gain on that scale isn't something I'd associate with B12 - have you also had your thyroid levels checked? it is quite common to have more than one auto-immune condition going on so if your B12 problem was auto-immune you could also have an autoimmune thyroid problem.

Suggest you speak to your GP

[Gambit62 Administrator in reply to Gambit62]

there are also forums on HU for thyroid conditions

healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk

if you need help getting a diagnosis

[Grannyweatherwax]

I do recall someone (I don't know who) linking thyroid issues with B12, when their B12 levels were corrected - their thyroid issues disappeared.

My appetite has significantly increased since being back on the injections - prior to them, some days - Simon had to practically bribe me to eat something - now he gets his fingers bitten off when he tries to stop me (no - that was a joke) - seriously - My appetite has unfortunately returned (I need to lose about 35kg)

[SusanLMckinney]

Never affected my weight

[1978gina]

Thks for all of the replies . I am going to ask my Doc to check for thyroid. also recheck my B-12 .. Thanks Again and be blessed