Comments on: Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms

By: Jaimie

Jaimie — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:46:27 +0000

An abnormally high iron level, especially in a nonsmoker, could be a result of hemachromatosis. 1 out of 4 people of European descent are said to carry the gene. It is said to be severely underdiagnosed in this country.

By: Charlotte Farris

Charlotte Farris — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 01:16:35 +0000

As usual all the information that I needed was found on bing

Thanks

By: Carl

Carl — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:02:50 +0000

The white spots on the skin is from a lack of pigment melanin not melatonin which is a chemical in the brain that regulates one’s circadian rythm

By: Trina

Trina — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:32:34 +0000

To: John OD says:
May 10, 2011 at 4:18 pm
Does any have muscle twitching along with the tingling in the arms or legs?

Yes, I have a problem with really low B-12 and I have headaches and the tops of my legs hurt really bad…. That is an understatement. I was taking shots once a day for 7 days and then just once a week. I have another apt. today and I have to be honest with you. The shots now, only last for 3 if I am lucky 4 days and then the sever pain returns…. Sorry that I could not be of more help. Hope you all get better soon.

By: John OD

John OD — Tue, 10 May 2011 16:18:04 +0000

Does any have muscle twitching along with the tingling in the arms or legs?

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Sun, 01 May 2011 11:52:18 +0000

Certain medications such as colchicine (used to treat gout), phenytoin (used to treat seizures), metformin (for treatment of diabetes) may interfere with vitamin B12 absorption, as do acid-reducing drugs that are used to treat ulcers. Excessive alcohol consumption can impair vitamin B12 absorption, and individuals with AIDS also have trouble absorbing this nutrient.

By: Tom Ricks

Tom Ricks — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:22:32 +0000

Please look into Vitamin D deficiency as well. The symptoms seem so similar. I am hypothyroid, but also Vitamin D deficient.

By: Bira Rabushka

Bira Rabushka — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:02:07 +0000

I am taking B12 for Vit. B12 deficiency. I also take Synthroid (50mg)for low thyroid function. I am tired all the time and and depressed and am gaining weight. Can I add iodine ? Doctor says my thyroid is now normal…

Thanks,
Bira

By: Janet

Janet — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:03:37 +0000

I am a 48yr old African american female, I have had the tingling and numbness in my feet, off balance with a few falls,I have psoriasis, but with that my skin has darker spots all over, I have been depressed alot, but I make myself get out and enjoy my kids, and my mood has changed, I am a real mellow easy going person, I 1 day was walking then, my eyes were blurry, my legs gave out, could not feel my feet, and my right arm, went to the hospital after 3 days they said I had a B-12 deficiency, got shots every day for a week, after 2 month i am going once a month, this after 2 yrs.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:31:10 +0000

Does Vitamin B12 def. cause thinning of the hair or of its quality . I have an under active the the last 10 years for which I take medication but in the last 4-5 months I have noticed my previously thick glossy hair has reduced by at least a half and it has become very frizzy. I have an auto immune gastritis and my vit B12 has been checked before butit was normal I do have other symptoms of the defeciency like shortness of breath nerve pain , pain in the palms of my hand foggines the brain dizziness