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I might find out when I go back In 2 MONTHS. That's an improvement over the previous NEXT YEAR.oh my - so sorry to hear that - any prospect of improvement and do they know what caused the deficiency?
Lot of people much worse than me here mate.I'm sorry to hear of your troubles. This thing just doesn't play fair does it. :sadness
first one today,Anyone who has had metformin or been on a PPI should be tested regularly for B12 status - but unfortunately it's apparently "not on the list" as I was told by my GP in Australia - even though the research literature makes it plain that either medication will cause problems with absorption. Sigh.
Very frustrating for you @this is too difficult - have you started on B12 injections?
Note to anyone taking B12 orally - try and get the methylcobalamin version as it is better absorbed than the cheap and nasty version used in most multivitamins.
I have been seeing doctors for some of these symptoms for two years now.Anyone who has had metformin or been on a PPI should be tested regularly for B12 status - but unfortunately it's apparently "not on the list" as I was told by my GP in Australia - even though the research literature makes it plain that either medication will cause problems with absorption. Sigh.
Very frustrating for you @this is too difficult - have you started on B12 injections?
Note to anyone taking B12 orally - try and get the methylcobalamin version as it is better absorbed than the cheap and nasty version used in most multivitamins.
I know someone who supplemented with vit b1 b6 b12 for 6 months continuous for neuropathy (with weakness on both hands, couldn't lift a cup or a pen) who cured himself of neuropathy. Another friend of mine who had exteme fatigue couldn't get up for. 3 months also had vit b supplements for a year and her neuropathy also went away..not sure about the scientific basis of this (?) but they both swear by it..The effects of the neuropathy and other side effects of very low b12 will probably be permanent. The first thing I noticed in February was just cold hands and feet which I put down to a change of diet at that time.
But that was yesterday. Time to get on with it now.
Have you had a B12 check?
I think I am brokenThere are lots of Youtube videos about B12 deficiency and I agree with @Adelle0607 not to despair just yet. If Type 2's believed everything conventional doctors told us, we'd all be still munching down on starchy carbs with every meal.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=b12 deficiency
Thanks hon.I don't think you're broken, but drinking certainly won't help.
This guy was broken - but now he's not. Amazing - a doctor and he couldn't even work it out for himself!
But at least you have an answer as to what's wrong.....that has to be good right?Oh joy. Phone call from docs. Vitamin D deficient as well. Maximum dose every day for 12 weeks.
Being cured is rubbish. Felt better before
Well the probably wont improve can only hope to stop getting worse bit is a bit disappointing I thought the confusion and bad memory was due to bad sugar and working 12 hour shifts most of my life. seems not though. If it can be halted at this I will just get on with it.But at least you have an answer as to what's wrong.....that has to be good right?