Vitamin absorption- B12 deficiency- long term damage

[Crete]

Having read some links given to me I have to say this business about vitamins- deficiency- tablets and injections is freaking me out.

I've only known I'm hypo/ hashis for just over a year- I'm beginning to think I've been like it since my teens.... my whole life(I'm 60 now) seems to have been passed in a state of confusion - I'm surprised I'm in as good condition as I am (lol) and that my brain is working at all!! The only good thing is I now understand why I stayed for over 25 years in an abusive destructive relationship - I couldn't think straight obviously!

Since eliminating this stress from my life and fighting 10 years to mend my mental state at last I am starting to feel quite good.

I'm confused about all this B12 in my blood floating around and not doing anything if it's not being converted - is there a way to tell? How does one know if B12 injections are required? From your symptoms I guess - but I'm feeling fine in relationship to 5 or 10 years ago...

Then there's the question of supplementing with vitamins and possibly upsetting the delicate chemical balance in our bodies- does anyone really know when we are doing harm or good with anything we take??

My sister has had MS for 40 years and is now paralyzed completely- it makes me wonder what all the tons of medication she has had has created her condition- As far as I know she has never been advised on diet or been screened for vitamin or mineral deficiencies

Sorry to ramble on - just had to get what I'm wondering off my chest... thank goodness for this forum!

Keep up the good work all of you...

[Marz]

You could have your Homocysteine tested - if raised it could indicate low B12 in the cells. Also raised MMA.

Your sister may need tests for thyroid too as it can run in families. Certainly testing for B12 - VitD - Folate & Ferritin. These are not routine tests and must be requested if she is in the UK.