Low BP, Chronic constipation.

[AnneCh1]

I have PA and get my injections every 3 months. After the injection I am quite low and lethargic for a few days. Anyone else suffer this?

On another note I have low BP 90/44 which seems to have more symptoms should I worry? and also chronic constipation and I am taking natural enzyme supplements and I am starting on probiotics do I need to inform my GP

[Chucknz]

Its annoying eh but somehow I think your lucky only feeling low after the injection. I have them About 3 weekly and always feel low.Sorry not any help to you, personally I think the injection is over emphasised.

[Foggyme Administrator in reply to Chucknz]

Chucknz . I have no idea what you mean by 'the injection is over emphasised'.

Untreated B12 deficiency (from any cause) is always - ultimately - fatal. Those who are undiagnosed and untreated suffer (amongst other things) progressive neurological degeneration and irreversible neurological damage - unto death.

[Nackapan in reply to Chucknz]

Do you mean you are disappointed by not getting a better response?

[Baggy8]

I'm sorry to hear you're struggling. When I only had 3 monthly jabs, I found that after each one I felt wiped out, but would then rally. Once I found my correct timing, in my case fortnightly, I could keep more or less on the level. I did initially have a lot of symptoms that neither me nor the GP realised were down to my deficiency, which I won't go into now. One, however, was the extreme constipation. The increase in B12 has improved this, however I take daily probiotics, psillium husk and magnesium citrate, in addition to ensuring I keep up the healthy carbs. Incidentally, on the rare occasions that l need to increase my B12 regime, one of my first signs is the constipation, closely followed by cognitive issues..

Good luck and hope my experience is helpful..

[Nackapan]

Constipation was a symptom I had with b12 deficiency .Do yiu need a higher frequency? Yoh dont mention other symptoms. I eat plenty of good fiber pulses oats veg ect .

So if your diet fine I would look into this

I have low bp. Not as low as that .

Definitely get that checked out.

I'm surprised you not feeling faint at that level. Perhaus you will be given a bp cuff over 24 hours to get a full picture.

I woukd keep your gp informed.

If it's on your notes it may help any future doctors or getting a 'clinical picture'

I currently write in with them as scanned on my notes.

I have had 'reactions like headaches /knocked out after b12 injections. Not do much now .

It depends on how far inti trestnrny.

What your symptoms are.

What healing needs to happen. Ect ect

Its complex.

It's to keep moving in the right direction