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Topic: in PA-- Vit B12 issues- Genetics and all this lyme stuff....

LisaK
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 41384

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Auto immune diseorders can really mess up your B12 , and my genetic testing revealed that I have very tough situatio nthat doesn't get me B12 and I am experiencing great medicall issues because of this. I see a gene person now who is very good, but isn't helping me enough in this area.

anyone know of anyone in the north eastern states that can help????? (I am in PA near new jersey and new york)

OR know any other info that may help on this? like, how to get your present dr to smarten up and listen?????? US levels for B12 are way too low for normal. I am really having a rough time with this.

this site has tons of info and the most complete I have found:

http://b12awareness.org/about-b12/who-to-test-and-who-is-at-risk-for-b12-deficiency-neurologic-psychiatric-symptoms-dementia-anemia-gastric-bypass/

From that site:
What are the Signs and Symptoms of B12 Deficiency?
Neurologic signs and symptoms:

Numbness—tingling
Weakness of legs, arms, trunk
Impaired vibration—position sense
Abnormal reflexes
Unsteady or abnormal gait
Balance problems
Difficulty ambulating
Dizziness
Tremor
Restless legs
Visual disturbances
Forgetfulness, memory loss
Dementia
Impotence
Urinary or fecal incontinence

Psychiatric symptoms:

Depression
Irritability
Paranoia
Mania
Hallucinations
Psychosis
Violent behavior
Personality changes

Hematologic signs and symptoms:

Anemia
Macrocytosis (enlarged red-blood cells)
Generalized weakness
Fatigue
Shortness of breath
Pallor

Signs & symptoms in infants and children:

Developmental delay or regression
Apathy—Irritability
Hypotonia
Weakness
Tremor
Involuntary movements
Seizures
Ataxia
Anorexia
Failure to thrive
Poor weight gain
Poor head growth
Poor socialization
Poor motor skills
Language delay
Speech problems
Lower IQ—Mental retardation
Anemia
Macrocytosis

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hopingandpraying
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 9256

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I don't have any info about B12 or autoimmune disorders for you, but I did send you a pm with the name of a LL Immunologist in CT.

Maybe he can help you if you are able to travel.

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Mackee
Junior Member
Member # 47386

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I am in PA and my LLMD RX's B-12 shots (Methylcobalamin). Please PM or email me for more info if interested!!!

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