Comments on: Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms

By: Teri

Teri — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:57:43 +0000

I was also told I have vitamin B12 deficiency, My Dr wasnt any help at all, So I bought the B12 sub-lingual. Hoping they work. Been on them for two weeks, still dont have any energy at all, Does anyone know how long it takes for them to start to work, I am going to changed my diet also to see it that will help. If not I guess I will ask for the shots.

By: Richard Midgette

Richard Midgette — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 06:22:26 +0000

I was diagnosed B12 deficient the beginning of August 2011, thus my journey into B12 research.

What B12 supplements have done for me, is two fold to date. First it replaced my anti-depressant medications. Secondly, it cured me of chronic dark circles. This second one is a shock to the doctors I have told about it. I had the dark circles for over 30 years, day and night, it didn’t matter.

No research has ever pointed out that dark circles were caused by a B12 deficiency, and my guess is that the reason is it really is not.

Dark circles are not caused by heredity, lack of sleep, or broken capillaries, or any other reason you have heard of.

The truth is still unknown. However, taking into account the amount of alcohol and caffeine I consumed on a daily basis and found others that did the same, yet had no dark circles, I ended up with the discovery that heavy metals absorbed into my system are the reason for dark circles.

All of the above however, alcohol, caffeine, heavy metals, and tobacco, all interfere with the absorption of B12.

By: michael

michael — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:31:33 +0000

My understanding is that the sub-lingual tabs are much more effective and absorbable than pills or capsules that you swallow-especially if you are on acid-reduction medications or are elderly (or both). I also read several years ago that this type of supplementation was as effective as B-12 shots, but I don’t remember the citation or dose.

By: pam vershure

pam vershure — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:48:19 +0000

To M Hoot
Saw your post and wanted to ask if you ever experience dizziness or shaking “attacks”?? Last year I started taking the injections after having seen every specialist known to man to find what caused me to start shaking while driving on the interstate out of the clear blue. Told this was like “panic attack”. Have this happen when going up or down escalators and steep flights of stairs. It stops when I get off the interstate, down the stairs or off an escalator. Doc prescribed zoloft, 150 mg daily, did not help so I quit taking it. I have same other symptoms as well. Still happens, still unknown what causes it. Hope you are feeling better!

By: dee

dee — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:19:21 +0000

to m hoot-

please let us know how the b12 shots are doing for you. i have been needing to get them but have heard that the first few you have may have bad body aches. i have the same symptoms as you…expecially the muscle spasms. thank you!!

By: M Hoot

M Hoot — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:33:49 +0000

Hello..
I have recently been diaganosed with severe vitamin B-12 deifciency. My doctor said no matter how many vit. pills you take or how many foods you eat contaning vit. b-12, your body will never absorb enough to help at this stage.. I was prescribed B-12 shots.. every week for the next month..then once a month for the rest of my life.. I have extreme tiredness.. irritability, headaches, joint/muscle pains.. mood swings.. weight loss, eye twitches.. muscla spasms.. .. with no explanation till now.. sure hope the B-12 shots start helping soon.

By: Melinda Shahan

Melinda Shahan — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:34:50 +0000

I was diagnosed with a B12 deficiency in March this year. Before I finally went to the doctor, I was beginning to wander if I had cancer. I had no energy no matter how much sleep I got. I kept a constant headache. After the blood work came back, I was told my stomach would not allow me to absorb B12. Vitamins made me vomit. I have had 3 injections so far (1000 mcg a month), and I am still weak. I bought a bottle of B12 sublingual vitamins to see if it would boost my energy. I can’t tell a difference yet. I have changed my diet to where I eat more meat and dairy products. I exercise more, but I still have headaches. What else can I do to raise my energy? I am so sick of feeling like this. I just want to feel normal again.

Any suggestions?
Melinda Shahan

By: Crista

Crista — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:04:33 +0000

There are many kinds of Anemia. I suffer with Hypogammaglobulinemia. No folic acid. No Intrinsic Factor. Give self B12 shots every week. Gammaglobulin infusions. Have no stomach. Find a good Hematologest! Have LOTS of blood work done. Don’t let anything stop you on your surch. YOU know your body better than any living human. Find a Dr. who subscribes to this belief also. Giving yourself shots is taking controll of your needs. Not even a thing to consurn yourself with.
Good Luck
Crista

By: shanan

shanan — Thu, 12 May 2011 20:23:04 +0000

Dear Consultant,

I have been experiencing headaches in the morning and then
weakness in both upper arms and in my legs. I will sometimes
go back to bed and try to get more rest and I wake up still
weak.
I thought it was some new medicine I was taking and discontinued
the medicine and felt really good for a week. Now it seems I am
getting headaches again in the early morning hours and weakness
throughout the day. Hard to keep up all my chores.
I have not had seizures or fainting. Just weakness and a weird
feeling in my muscles and very tired.

What should I do?

shanan

By: Shannon

Shannon — Wed, 11 May 2011 11:55:27 +0000

I have a question for Sandy Shaffer…I felt like I was reading my own bio. when I read your post. I have an appt. with a few doctors. I need a bone scan and some testing from a gastro. specialist. MMy levels are the same as yours, my weight and I am still loosing ect.
I am just wondering if your having any success with the injecitons?? Did your doctor figure out why your body is not absorbing the b12. My doctor seems to think I have pernisious anemia but possibly something in addition to that. Please keep me updated with condition and I will do the same if you would like