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My daughter's LLMD said her B-12 came back low and wants to supplement. My question is does anyone know what symptoms are caused by low levels of this vitamin? If any at all?
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Debg
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Low B-12 levels can cause lots of problems for people..everything from low energy to mood issues. Here is a brief list that I found online:
"Symptoms of severe vitamin B12 deficiency (regardless of the cause) may include burning of the tongue, fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, intermittent constipation and diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, menstrual symptoms, psychological symptoms, and nervous system problems, such as numbness and tingling in the feet and hands."
My B-12 was low last year when I first began treatment, so I've been supplementing with sublingual methylcobalamin for a long time. My levels are now very good. I get the Source Naturals Brand on Vitacost..it is a 5 mg tablet that dissolves under the tongue. B-12 is very important, I would try to get her level up, for sure.
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Thanks! Ive been looking for you...message me or something...
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How often should people with low B-12 take it and for how long (daily)?
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Mine was at 43. Anything below 40 can cause Neuroloical damage from what I understand. I am on cynocobalamin injections once a week for 4 weeks and then once a month thereafter until I get it to a good level and have gotten some head way with Lyme/cos treatment. I find injecting not to be a problem for me. My insurance covers it and I notice a fantastic difference with this moreso than the Methylcobalamin because I am so depleted. Dr B. highly recommends injectable. If your daughter is okay wih needles and you ae comfortable injecting her its great...I believe that you can also have the doc do it for her if need be. Good luck!
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Lucky...I dont think needles would be an option. Her LLMD is over 2 hours away and Yikes...I don't want to do it although I would if I had too.
I am not sure of her number but I will find out. I have read some LLMDs think the Mythylcobalamin is as good as the needles and some don't. LLMD is shipping out supplement.
Once i find out how badly she is depleted and talk with LLMD we can make a decision.
Thanks so much for the input
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Deb...Totally understandable. The needles are big, though not painful but very threatening looking so thats completely understandable. I was a phlebotomist at one point so no big deal for me but for most Im sure this would be a last resort. Best of Luck!
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