Feeling very weak and fragile

[wiiliamsa]

Hi ,

Just wondering if a very low folate and vit d level can cause extreme weakness that ends in body shaking if I do the smallest of tasks ?

I had a ferritin level of 2 and have had 1 iron infusion and now discharged from the clinic so I know I not in the optimal range . Unable to tolerate iron supplements as I have digestive issues that are leaving me debilitated .

I have a very weak feeling in the heart area with sharp pains in left breast area which worries me a lot and the weakness feels worse on lying down and I have to lie on my right side propped up . Can this be from the deficiencies too . Any had any similar symptoms and have they now resolved.

Thank you.

[fbirder]

Were your Vit D and folate tested?

[wiiliamsa in reply to fbirder]

Yes vit d was 9 and folate was below range too.

[Sleepybunny]

Hi,

What did your GP say about the discomfort in your heart area?

Have you had your B12 levels tested?

B12 Deficiency Symptoms

pernicious-anaemia-society.... See Checklist PDF on right of page

b12deficiency.info/signs-an...

Folate Deficiency Symptoms

nhs.uk/conditions/vitamin-b...

patient.info/doctor/folate-...

Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms

nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-...

patient.info/health/osteopo...

Iron deficiency Symptoms

nhs.uk/conditions/iron-defi...

patient.info/health/iron-de...

patient.info/health/anaemia...

I hope you find answers.

I am not medically trained.

[wiiliamsa in reply to Sleepybunny]

Dr wont look at me shes referred me to gastro as I have terrible stomach problems so she said its up to them to look at things.

I wont go to gp as im made to feel ridiculous and it causes huge amounts of anxiety which exacerbates symptoms.

Thank you for the links.

[Sleepybunny]

Hi again,

Thought this link may be of interest

HDA patient care trust

hdapatientcaretrust.com/

UK charity that offers free second opinions on medical diagnoses and treatment. Think they use a network of specialists in UK.

"I wont go to gp as im made to feel ridiculous"

Can you see a different GP at your GP surgery or is there another GP practice you could change to?

At least you have been referred to a gastro consultant. I hope the gastro can help you.

If talking to your GP is difficult then another possibility might be

Calling NHS 111 number

nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSs...

(999 should be called in an emergency situation)

Writing letters to GP as this avoids face to face confrontation.

Link about writing letters to GPs about B12 deficiency

b12deficiency.info/b12-writ...

[wiiliamsa in reply to Sleepybunny]

Thank you for all the info thats really helpful.

I have been to gastro today and they had cancelled my appointment without notifying me and have put me on a waiting list in another district where I live which has an 11 month wait .

So now I feel very stuck .