Why do I sleep so much ?

[lifegems]

I have been diagnosed with PA for about 5 years but think I’ve had it much longer. I now SI as it’s just easier than the battle with the DR’s I do this about once a fortnight and in the main I’m ok and able to do a fair bit of exercise like mountain biking walking etc but I need so much sleep even now. If I don’t get 10 hours I’m irritable but I feel like I’m wasting my life in bed ! Any suggestions?

[Nackapan]

Sounds to me like you doing really well doing all that exercise.

Just get your bloods done to make sure not lacking in anything?

How often do you inject?

[Nackapan in reply to Nackapan]

Oops once a fortnight.

I've receny stepped up to weekly

[lifegems in reply to Nackapan]

Yes I think I’ll up to once a week too.. thanks

[wedgewood]

I would try injecting weekly, and see if that helps . All that mountain biking and walking will use up your B12 . There’s no danger of overdosing with B12 . And the injections are really cheap . Are you supplementing with 400 mcg folic acid as well ?

[lifegems in reply to wedgewood]

I do take folic acid as folate. .. it’s the same yes ?

[wedgewood in reply to lifegems]

It’s called folic acid when taken in tablet form , and folate when taken in food - plentiful in green leafy vegetables , peas etc . Also known as Vitamin B9 .

[lifegems in reply to wedgewood]

Ah ok but my tablets say folate ?

[Miss-guineapig in reply to lifegems]

That will just be a descriptive word I think, I have just checked my folic acid tablets and both words seem to be used. I have 5mg every second day. There seems a lot of discussion re doseage but after my last blood test I have stuck with what my GP advised for now xx

[lifegems in reply to Miss-guineapig]

Thanks 😊