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Am coming round to the conclusion that perhaps deficiencies in B12 and vitamin D are part of my partner’s problem having followed other people’s experiences on the forum and looking at the symptoms….can see definite similarities ….
One of my main reasons for thinking that B12 may be an issue is his long term use of metformin and now being on the maximum dose of 2000mg per day......."Metformin can cause malabsorption issues and a deficiency in B12 can cause neuropathy symptoms"......neuropathy is one of his problems as is tiredness / fatigue / depression /memory problems......
On this basis I have the following questions…
Any advice would be appreciated, thanks
Have posted similar question on my other thread but thought I would also start a new thread to get some separate advice in a different part of the forum......apologies for duplication if anyone has read the other one....
One of my main reasons for thinking that B12 may be an issue is his long term use of metformin and now being on the maximum dose of 2000mg per day......."Metformin can cause malabsorption issues and a deficiency in B12 can cause neuropathy symptoms"......neuropathy is one of his problems as is tiredness / fatigue / depression /memory problems......
On this basis I have the following questions…
- Am seeing the GP next week so will mention this and ask whether blood tests already done have tested for this….if not, will request a blood test to check for this….
- In the meantime though would it be OK to look at getting some supplements for B12 and vitamin D…would it do any harm to start taking these without knowing what current levels are…
- Is there any reason not to take these supplements such as conflicts with current prescribed medication …would probably check it out with our local pharmacist first….
- Where is the best place to get these supplements and what strength should I be looking for….
Any advice would be appreciated, thanks
Have posted similar question on my other thread but thought I would also start a new thread to get some separate advice in a different part of the forum......apologies for duplication if anyone has read the other one....