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Not Stress After All

Truhal
Truhal
A little over a month ago, I had a dizzy spell that sent me to the hospital in the back of an ambulance. Now, thousands of dollars later and countless hours of yoga to get the stress out of my life, I got a diagnosis. It's a vitamin b12 deficiency. Now, why didn't I think of that. I knew that vegetarians were prone to this deficiency. I knew that I'm borderline vegeterian. Just didn't think of it. Instead, I went for the stress angle and worked on that. Which is good since I feel better. I lost some weight too.

Anyhow, I'm now getting monthly B12 shots.
deleted_user
deleted_user
(((hugs)))

Glad they figured it out...but lower stress, yoga and weight-loss isn't bad either :)

love,
Carla
tpoulos
tpoulos
Yeah !!!!! I just took up Yoga and Mat Pilates and i must say it has been great for my mind, body and soul .....
Community Leadercliffskat
cliffskat
The stress would eat up the B vitamins in your system, so I still think it was a good idea to address the stress, too. It really is important to take a multivitamin with minerals everyday to prevent health problems. It always sounds stupid, I know, but really it is important.

I just learned recently that some medications that are for gastric problems and GERD prevent the absorption of B vitamins and calcium in the gut, and you can wind up with a deficiency. So if you're on any of those, be careful too.

I'm so glad you're taking care of yourself and have got to the bottom of it!

Love and Hugs, Martha
deleted_user
deleted_user
OMMMMMM....going to beloved yoga today - can't miss it. I eat very little meat, but when I smell someone cooking a burger - YUMOLA!!! I have to have a little ''grease/fat'' every once in a while Tru - Ying and Yang - ya know???? Glad they figured our the problem.
Joely
Joely
Tru,
So glad they found the problem! Of course, working on the stress factor is always better for you. Losing weight ~ that's great! I'm working on that too.
Hugs, Joely