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B12 low, depression

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limara_87776
limara_87776

Hi I've had low b12 in the past had injections then my levels were high, so didn't need anymore injections, have been feeling very low recently and having 3 young children by myself am finding it difficult, had bloods done last week, and doc rang to say I've to come bk in one month for testing again as my folate levels were low, has anyone experienced bad depression that is linked to b12 defecincy, any help would be greatly appreciated

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  • clivealive
    clivealive limara_87776

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    Hi there Limara.  

    Depression is one of the symptoms associated with B12  deficiency although I doubt whether the low B12 is the sole cause, rather it's the feeling so unwell that drags you down.

    Are you on antidepressants?

    There is a complex interaction between folic acid, vitamin B12 and iron. A deficiency of one may be "masked" by excess of another so the three must always be in balance. 

    Folic acid is crucial for proper brain functioning and plays an important role in mental and emotional health and works closely with vitamin B12 in making red blood cells and helps iron function properly in the body. 

    It doesn't appear that your doctor is going to do anything about your low folate so are you able to eat plenty of leafy green vegetables, sprouts, brocolli, asparagus. spinach, peas, beans etc?  And how about breakfast cereals? Some of them are now fortified with folic acid - check the side panels fro folic acid or B9.

    As for your B12 - how long ago is it since your last injection?

    Do you have any idea why you became B12 deficient in the past?

    I am not a medically trained person but I've had P.A. (a form of B12 deficiency) for over 45 years and I'm still "clivealive" at 75.

    I wish you well

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