B12 result 100

[Lanvere]

Here's a clearer view

[Jose651]

Ok, I can see it now. How does hubby feel G.

There are a few levels low like Ferritin, B12 and Folate. I'm hoping his GP will offer B12 injections. My level was 120 and I got a loading dose -as it is termed -

3 injections on week one and 3 injections in week 2.

Supplements for Folate/Methylfolate should get levels up fairly soon. Has he pains in his joints or pins/needles or numbness?

Jose651

[Lanvere in reply to Jose651]

He feels dreadful .... Tired beyond belief

[Jose651 in reply to Lanvere]

Thought he would have a lot of symptoms and feel terrible.

He will be grand when he get B12 and other supplements. Read up as much as you can on the PAS forum so you/he knows the correct

Treatment to get from your GP.

Or ask any questions anytime.

Jose651

Ps; as secondchance says, see the GP first.

[shaws Administrator in reply to Jose651]

So many illnesses can be similar to a deficiency of b12. Your doctor should check the intrinsic factor to see if husband has Pernicious Anaemia. On this forum it is recommended that B12 be around 1,000. We supplement on sublingual B12 methylcobalamin but your husband should have the intrinsic factor tested and be given injections. Once our mylelin sheath is damaged (wraps around our nerve fibers ) they cannot be repaired.

Multiple Sclerosis, neurological symptoms, dementia can all be due to low B12.

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[Secondchance]

B12 and folate are both low so this requires treatment. If he has neurological symptoms he needs alternate day B12 injections until no further improvement then min 2 monthly maintenance plus folic acid 5mg. If he has anaemia then 6 loading doses and 3 monthly maintenance. Search BCSH guidelines. He should also have intrinsic factor and gastric parental antibodies tested. I presume he eats a normal diet? Vegans can get B12 deficiency but this can be corrected by oral supplements in the long term.

Try joining pernicious anaemia society forum for more advice.

[Lanvere in reply to Secondchance]

He is not vegan or vegetarian in fact far from it x

[Secondchance in reply to Lanvere]

He needs an appointment with GP asap. If it was me, I would not use any supplements until then as GP may want to repeat own tests and that may give false normal levels and possibly prevent treatment being given. Make sure it is made clear that this is not dietary.

[Jazzw]

I think that's the lowest B12 result I've seen on here in some time.

With such a low ferritin too, there's either a major gut absorption problem - perhaps something like Coeliac Disease - or he has pernicious anaemia. Both need testing as a matter of urgency - I wouldn't start supplementing either yet, not until tests are done.

[judburke in reply to Jazzw]

I agree with jazzw that ferritin is chronically low and will be giving symptoms of tiredness. Low ferritin/iron can be the only silent symptom of coeliac. That's what happened to me. If he does take iron supplements and ferritin doesn't raise then ask doctor to test for gut absorption problem/coeliac

[Marz]

b12deficiency.info/signs-an...

Please read the above link which will tell you about the other tests that are required - as well as everything else you will need to know about B12 Deficiency. Anything below B12 is a neurological condition if left undiagnosed or untreated.....

Take a look at the heading Films on the Menu - on the link above - and watch the second one down. There is a Doc talking who has B12 deficiency and his quote resonates well - What your Doc doesn't know about B12 will harm you.....