Vitamin B12 Question

[bstrong]

Hi - I am new to the site diagnosed with Crohn's 12/14. Apologies in advance if I am posting this to the wrong site but I am desperate for answers. Is it possible to be deficient in B12 with a level of 495? I received my results today and am very surprised as I am experiencing tingling in fingers and foot, swollen achy tongue and extreme forgetfulness and loss of words ( I feel as if I am losing my mind at times).

 

[nogutsnoglory]

Yes, that's on the low end and you may have an inaccurate result and can certainly benefit from supplementing. Even high dose b12 is safe, it's water soluble so you pee it out.

 

[Justanothercp]

I was low on b12 and now give myself monthly injections which are better absorbed (especially if you have ilieal involvement). Injections, along with a change in diet, and my numbers are now normal.

 

[bstrong]

Thank you for your responses. You have no idea how happy you have made me feel because My primary doctor told me that I am in the normal range and do not require any further testing. Any suggestions on kind of supplement I should buy OTC? The memory thing is really frightening! My Crohns is in my ileum.and GI appt end of April

 

[nogutsnoglory]

Methylcobalamin is the proper bioactive form of B12. Jarrow makes a good one that I use. I also do weekly shots but will switch to monthly.

 

[bstrong]

Thank you NoGutsNoGlory! Love your user name btw!!

 

[wild_one353]

adenosylcobalamin is also available on the market there are 3 natural forms that exist in food derived b12, although some of our intestinal bacteria create b12 as well. 3 forms are hydroxycobalamin, methylcobalamin, adenosylcobalamin.
i take methyl and adeonsyl, but adenosylcobalamin only have to take 1/2 a pill every 2 weeks. I get methyl from a multivitamin and my b12 levels are fine doing this.

 

[David]

If you're experiencing peripheral neuropathy, please be sure to read our wiki entry on it located here: http://www.crohnsforum.com/wiki/Peripheral-Neuropathy as there are other causes in addition to B12 that you may want to investigate.