Vitamin b-12

[Rodenthideout]

vitamin b-12

Hi there everyone...I have a question and would like to know if anyone else has this issuie...I have ulcerative colotis and I went for a blood test and the results came back with a low b-12 vitamin...My doctor wanted me to take another blood test and the nurse called me back today and said it was lower than last time..now im concerned..she said my doctor is recomending injections of b-12 once a month and maybe for life if needed?? anyone else have this???:shifty:

 

[Slam1978]

I have to get shots every 4-6 weeks. The improvement is AMAZING!!!!

 

[Droopy Drawers]

I'm supposed to start getting them too.
Hopefully, they will get rid of some of this awful fatigue.

 

[Rodenthideout]

hmmm ok is it normal thou to have a low level....im a worry wart

 

[Sbailey]

My levels are low and I now get monthly injections.

 

[Emily]

Many, many people with IBD are B12 deficient, and along those lines, many do the injections. I do them myself twice a month and they are quite easy to do.

 

[Ginger]

I am getting them weekly right now and then will switch to twice monthly for awhile. B12 deficiency is common with malabsorption issues and getting your levels higher will likely make you feel tons better.

 

[Philfun]

Seaweed powder (or other seaweed extracts) are very rich in B12. Try it - lot cheaper and easier and more convenient to take than injections.

 

[Emily]

Vial of B12 and the needles cost me $7 at my pharmacy. Was not expensive at all!

 

[Lisa]

yup...I get shots every other month when I go for Remicade....and I take pills when I think about it....

 

[Rodenthideout]

Hmm ok well Im going to be picking up the stuff tomorrow...will see how it goes...what really sucks is I hate needles...they give the willies.

 

[dietsavedme]

Hmm ok well Im going to be picking up the stuff tomorrow...will see how it goes...what really sucks is I hate needles...they give the willies.

This is the no needle alternative, works as well and you don't need intestines to absorb it, absorbs in your mouth: http://www.amazon.com/Sundown-Vitamin-Complex-Sublingual-Liquid/dp/B000ZIXJMS/

 

[bangarang]

Needles arent necessary but they are the most effective.

Acouple people I know take this and feel the difference.

http://www.amazon.com/Sublingual-B1...QI/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1326556095&sr=8-14

 

[Nerple]

Needles arent necessary but they are the most effective.

Acouple people I know take this and feel the difference.

http://www.amazon.com/Sublingual-B1...QI/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1326556095&sr=8-14

It depends on where the inflamation is. If your crohn's is in the ileum where B12 is absorbed, injections become the only way.

 

[bangarang]

It depends on where the inflamation is. If your crohn's is in the ileum where B12 is absorbed, injections become the only way.

I agree.

 

[Rodenthideout]

Hello its ulcerative colotis that I have and they say im low in b-12 and thats why they want to do injections...what are symtoms of low b-12?? thanx

 

[bangarang]

Hello its ulcerative colotis that I have and they say im low in b-12 and thats why they want to do injections...what are symtoms of low b-12?? thanx

From http://www.b12deficiency.org/

Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency:
Weakness, dragging feeling or light-headedness
Rapid heartbeat and breathing, occasionally leading to tachycardia
Pale skin color
Easy bruising or bleeding, including bleeding gums
Weight loss and regular indigestion problems and chronic constipation
Sore tongue or a itching sensation at the edge of the tongue. Some people also suffer stinging or tingling sensation. There is some other who has painful sensation.
White spots on the skin, this spot is usually found on the forearm. This actually indicates the absence of the melatonin in the area. If it is not well treated in time, the spot will become flaky and raw exposing some raw skin.
Nagging pain underneath the ring finger as well begin in the outside edge of palm in the wrist
Memory loss, it is severe especially when the deficiency aggravates. In this case, a mild deficiency or memory loss isn’t apparent
Eye twitching normally take place below the eye or in the eyelid. This isn’t painful but can be irritating
Tickling sensation, it normally begins in the hips and then moves downwards.
Migraines
Fatigue
Insomnia
Neurological damage
A lot of women complain of an irregular menstruation, at the same time as there is also other women who complain of heavy bleeding. This is normally caused due to the vitamin b12 deficiency. In a few cases of infertility have as well been observed because of the deficiency

 

[dietsavedme]

I agree.

No, the drops don't require any intestine at all - they are absorbed in the soft tissue inside your mouth, under your tongue.

 

[secrets]

I get a shot once a month; but I also take a timed-release B-12 tablet every day now.
I found the once a month shots weren't doing the trick. I have to travel 45 minutes to get the shot and didn't want to go weekly, so trying the vitamin in between the shots.
We will see how that goes. Just started that a few days ago. If I dust the house this week, it's because the vitamin is working!!!! and I'm looking for foods that are B-12 enriched to add to my diet.

 

[MissSparkle37]

Hi Guys, I'm not a lover of needles so accept my medication in tablet form whenever possible. However, I sometimes forget to take my B-12 tablets.... are the B-12 injections painful?

 

[secrets]

actually, they are not painful at all, and in my case, it's free vs expensive vitamins.....
but I live 45 minutes away and it's just a nuisance to think I must do that travelling weekly, vs monthly. so I'm trying the vitamins just to minimize the travel time to get that shot....
if I end up getting that shot weekly, I'll just have to look around that neighbourhood to see what else I can do there, shopping, groceries, library, etc., to make trip useful!!!

 

[ekay03]

My previous GP actually wrote me a prescription for b 12 vials and syringes. and showed me how to do it myself. If any of you are brave enough you can ask your doctor about it. I personally prefer to let my doctor do it, but for those that are not squeamish, this is an option.

MissSparkle37, no they dont hurt, but doing it yourself does if you hesitate.
secrets, this may be an option for you, since you have to travel so far for your shot.

 

[secrets]

ha! I've no intentions of giving myself needles. don't mind them; but not going to do it myself.......if I have to go weekly, then I have to go weekly! I must admit, the shots are FREE where I live --- well, $2.00 every 6 months.

--- but the vitamins are devilishly expensive.

 

[MissSparkle37]

Secrets, I like how you put 'I've no intention of giving myself needles'. That made me smile and reminded me of what I once told my consultant when he asked me to go and have some bloods done (early on when first diagnosed)... I told him 'its like leading a cow to slaughter, but this one knows what's going to happen!! Ouch!!'.. he just winked and grinned at me and said 'see you in 2 weeks' haha...

 

[kathyrussell]

yes I just had blood work taken to see if I am low for B12 IT SURE FEELS LIKE IT GLAD i STUMBLED UPON THIS GROUP

 

[secrets]

This has been a very enlightening conversation. I must ask my DR when next I go in for "shot" if the vitamins are worthwhile (re the absorbtion comment). I did learn that B12 is water soluable; so your body will not store it --- the capsules must be timed release.

Those of you who take B12 supplements along with your B12 shots, can you tell me the dosage. The ones I bought were 1200 mcg. I am now taking one each morning. I do not remember the dosage of the shots I get.

Have a great day folks. Glad I joined. I'm learning so much. You would think that I would have it all down pat after 15 years ---- but I've just been muddling along.