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Rapid B12 depletion

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ann70131
ann70131

Hi,

I was diagnosed with pernicious anemia in December & have been recieving injections since! My question is... Does anyone have a clue why my B12 levels are dropping so rapidly?

Thank you for any responses.

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  • jazzyanne
    jazzyanne ann70131

    Posted

    was it loading injections ? is your folate and ferritn at a good level, it may be you done absorb b12 have you had any other tests x
    • ann70131
      ann70131 jazzyanne

      Posted

      Hi, jazzyanne smile No I don't absorb it but I'm running out so so quickly the injections aren't lasting a crack!! I think I might start on folic acid tablets & see if that slows it down a bit....
    • hope4cure
      hope4cure ann70131

      Posted

      Yes folic acid was recommended by my dr to help absorb b vit.

       

  • Dena58
    Dena58 ann70131

    Posted

    My doctor explained to me that my B12 drops rapidly.  Each person as an individual has their own numbers your body will hold. I am on a schedule where every Friday morning, I give myself an injection of 3 ml. Cyanacobalmin. I am in the USA and I have it prescribed and I inject it myself at home.  My body dumps B12 easily but I found out that having alcohol also makes the liver dump B12.  If I go out for wine with my friends, I will notice a lower energy level that week. 
    • ann70131
      ann70131 Dena58

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply Dena! I got an injection yesterday & hopefully along with my patches & spray I'll stay topped up enough until my next jab in 4 weeks time.
  • hope4cure
    hope4cure ann70131

    Posted

    it is not uncommon for older people to be mildly deficient. I had all the symptoms and from a standard yearly physical found low levels in vit B.This may be because of  diets, or because of  less stomach acid, which the body needs to absorb B12.

    i was low in B complex , b12 and take daily supplements.i had to change my diet by eating more foods with B. In 6 mo the dr will check it again.

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