Have you had a b12 bllod test?

No I have not,because my endo said it is not necessary.All of my other blood test have come back normal.

I see a naturalpath as one of my doctors also, and I was on the low side of vit B12 so she started me on B12 injections and I have to say, I feel much better when I take it!

Tanya

If you need them, B12 injections can be a life saver.

I have not felt very well the last couple of months.Went to my endo...had thyroid checked..it came back normal.All other blood work came back normal.My mom mention maybe I was low in b12...I just seem to be VERY tried all the time.I hate it,Im normally a VERY active person.

Anyone have any other ideas?

Is it a simple blood test to check for B-12 problems? I am still so horribly fatigued and I am on Hydrocortisone 20 mg (2) times a day and Florinef 0.1 mg once a day. Taking a daily multivitamin really upsets my stomach even with a tummy of food. Looking for more energy... (isn't everyone) LOL

Mine came up in a blood test and I also had a recent bilateral pulimary embolism so I am very tired. The shots help alot, not I have to find out how often I can get them.

Hi Heather,

I take B12 injections, due to pernicious anemia, not solely based upon B12 levels, although a low B12 level can be indicative of anemia. My initial symptom (many yrs. ago & way pre-AD) was extremely unusual & unexplained fatigue. My labs showed low-normal B12 levels, but add'l results were studied, those included in the standard CBC panel. I had abnormal MCV, MPV & MCH levels, all greatly dismissed by most MDs, but very important to recognize, while considering B12 levels. Once I began injections, my bloods normalized, with significant improvement in energy.

There is a difference in B12 deficiency and various anaemia's, excluding low iron anemia. B12 def'y can be treated with oral B12 & folic acid supplements. (B12 is not absorbed w/o folic acid). A diet rich in meats & dairy is also of benefit. Pernicious anemia does not respond to these treatments, hence injections.

Your MD should of course ck your B12 levels(a simple blood test), but this alone is barely indicative of much, most importantly treatment options, i.e., oral vs. injectable supplementation. He/she must consider the above results, as well as MMA & Intrinsic Factor (again, simple blood tests). If you lack Intrinsic Factor, it's likely, oral B12 will not be absorbed. Regardless of being B12 deficient, or having ex: pernicious anemia, it can be an easy condition to treat and it absolutely must be treated. Early intervention is key. Webber is absolutely correct!

Trivia: Dr. T. Addison 'discovered' pernicious anemia, once called Addison's Anemia!

I've never had a blood test to see if I am indeed b12 deficient, however I did start B12/folic acid supplementation shortly after being diagnosed with AD because of extreme skin sensitivity/pain. Since starting b12 I have noticed a huge difference in my energy, my skin pain has gone away, and some of my vitiligo has re-pigmented.

My general dr took a look at my blood test.In his opinion I have no b12 issues.He thinks its Chronic Fatigue Snydrome.Put me on sleeping pills,to see if More sleep at night might help

Thank you to everyone for your input