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Flat before injection how to get energy up.

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tanya2245
tanya2245

Hi I'm due my jab in 2 weeks time, and this is the worse iv felt, energy nothing 19 hrs sleep and still tired. Aching joints. Had this just over 12 months since diagnosed. Any thoughts

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  • lulabet
    lulabet tanya2245

    Posted

    I am the same and it seems to be starting earlier and lasting longer. 2 weeks before my b12 I am tearful, can't sleep and no energy and in a lot of pain it then takes another week or so until my injection kicks in and I feel normal again! I would love to know if there is a solution?!

    I've been on injections for coming up 2 years!

  • Heather2612
    Heather2612 tanya2245

    Posted

    Have you had your folate and ferritin checked lately? B12 treatment causes larger demand on folate and ferritin. May be worth checking vit d, thyroid function, potassium and magnesium. A daily b complex to balance your other b vitamins too.
    • lulabet
      lulabet Heather2612

      Posted

      I'm already on vitamin D tablets! Thyroid function is fine apparently, will ask about the others though next time I'm at the doctors!
    • Heather2612
      Heather2612 lulabet

      Posted

      Always get a printout of your results. Sometimes we are told normal when we are at very top or bottom of normal range.
    • lulabet
      lulabet Heather2612

      Posted

      Ah thanks for the tip. How will I know what the levels are supposed to be? I've googled levels before and they are vastly different dependent on the websites.
    • Heather2612
      Heather2612 lulabet

      Posted

      Aim for:-

      Ferritin around 80

      Vit d 75-100

      Folate 17-25

      B12 above 1000 once on injections

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