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Q: Back in 1999 I was dianosed with b12 anemia and had monthly b12 shots. March 2009 it is now normal what up?
The doctor stopped the shots and my b12 is high. Now my bp is high what gives and what would cause b12 anemia no doctor has ever told me

A: B12 is stored in your liver and takes a long time to deplete.
Low B12, known as Pernicious Anemia, usually takes years to develop. Causes include the loss of stomach lining, autoimmune problems, or a long term strict vegetarian diet. The root cause cannot always be identified.
It seems likely your doctor investigated the cause of your anemia. It also sounds like the shots have restored the proper level. If the root cause of your anemia is still present, you will want to keep an eye on it.
There isn’t a lot of evidence regarding excessive B12 toxicity since it is a water soluble vitamin and normally excreted, however, it only makes sense not to overdo it. Perhaps your doctor has recommended a nutritionist to help you out.

Q: Has anyone ever recieved b12 shots for anemia?
I will be getting them once a week and I am looking forward to the benefits. I need to get some energy back and feel better. I also have celiac and I don’t absorb vitamins.

A: They’re not so bad, and they will make you feel WAY better! Any pain they cause (which isn’t too awful) is well-worth it.

Q: Vitamin B12 shots??? pernicious anemia?
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Vitamin B 12 shots ?
I was very very low of B12 and the doctor said that I must take some shots. So one a day for five days of B12 1000mcg a shot. I have just had the third one and I am feeling much better. The first two didn’t make that much difference but the third one I have noticed my blood pressure went up from 80/50 to 90/60. I don’t feel so faint. Man it was bad. I will have 5 shots left in the vial. I would like to next month finish the bottle by having one shot a month just as a maintenance dose so it never gets that low again. I was taking oral vitamins but for various reasons I was not absorbing the vitamin B into my system. Anybody else have experience with vitamin B12 shots. I think it is a good idea and I am going to check with the doctor about it. Reposting this in general health
thanks i am going to take all the shots and try and set a once a month maintenance shot. it was a very bad feeling to have such low blood pressure i was starting to have chest pains

A: you need to take the shots now as prescribed. if you stop now your b-12 level will drop and you will start to feel bad again. it is a common problem for people to stop taking meds when they start to feel better. as a heath care professional i con only recommend taking all of the shots. i also have personal experience with this.

Q: Pernicious Anemia,vitamin B12 deficiency,after starting injections how long does it take to be cured?
i was diagnosed with B12 deficiency anemia and up tp now i have taken 7 shots and some symtoms are a little better,i want to know how long does it take to have all symptoms (weakness ,tingling ,pain) vanished?,does anybody has gone through this course of treatment?if so please tell me.thank you.

A: You will have to take B12 for the rest of your life. If you have neurologic symptoms due to B12 deficiency, the result of treatment depends on how early treatment was started in large part. Too late, and B12 will not reverse the symptoms. It depends too on whether the main cause of your symptoms is the peripheral nerve or the posterior columns of the spinal cord. A nerve heals about 1mm a day. ( rough estimate) so if you have numbness up 1 inch, figure 25 days for that inch. Most people have ‘way more than that when the problem is discovered.
Make sure you have been carefully checked for other causes of numbness, weakness, pain– CIDP, and the usual suspects- Diabetes ( with a glucose tolerance) heavy metals, collagen diseases,etc. Better to be careful and sure, that to use “Post hoc” reasoning and find out a year or two down the road something else was going on.

Q: What do anyone think about the b12 shots or the b12 pills? Also what is the difference between them?
Anything you know would help thanks! I’m trying to find out if it would be good for me. I’m also have anemia for more knowledge!

A: The shots are more effective without the stomach problems associated with pills.

Q: Has anyone had experience with B12 Shots?
I’m 22 and I’ve suffered with depression and panic disorder for years. Today my doctor started giving me B12 shots. Has anybody had person experience with B12 deficiency? I rarely eat meat and dairy, so I’m assuming this is the primary cause of my deficiency rather than anemia.
My doctor didn’t mention a reason why my body was lacking B12. I don’t have any illnesses that I know of, beyond panic disorder. I’m considering seeing a different doctor, because I feel like this one isn’t giving me proper answers.

A: Your Dr is giving you B12 shots because your levels were abnormal in your blood test, mainly due to anemia. When you suffer with anemia many disorders follow, panic and anxiety are prime examples. I have had this experience. I took B12 injections to help me with my anemia and anxiety. I changed my diet and now eating more beef and lots of vegetables. I feel so much better. No longer taking the shots.

Q: Can someone tell me by my blood test results if I have iron deficient anemia or B12 anemia?
This week labs: Total Iron 25, TIBC 414, %Transferrin saturation 6, Hemoglobin – 10.3, Hematocrit 34.1, MCV 71, MCH 21.3, MCHC 30.1, Red Cell Dist. Width 32.7, Neutrophils 63, Ferritin 7, Labs 30 Days Ago: Total Iron 12, TIBC 456, Transferrin sat 3, Ferriitin <1 Treatment has consisted of weekly B12 shots and Ferrous SO4 325mg tabs 3X daily, although only tolerated 1 -2 doses day... All other enzymes, panels in normal range. FYI gastric bypass 8yrs ago.
White Blood count 7.7
Red Blood count 4.84
-Anisocytosis 3+
-Microcytosis 1+
Female, Caucasion 37yo
To be clear I am under Dr’s care, well he’s on vacation -saw PA. I have been referred to a specialist, to identify source of anemia….just impatient.

A: It would appear you have an iron deficiency anemia. Normal reference range for MCV is 80-100 (some labs vary slightly from this) and your’s is 71 indicative of an iron def. Total iron range is usually 50 to 170 for women and yours is 25. You have an elevated RDW (red cell distribution volume) which indicates elevated erythrocyte anisocytosis which you confirmed in your additional details. An elevated RDW with your microcytosis (MCV being <80) indicates an iron deficiency anemia along with low ferritin, iron and elevated TIBC. A low reticulocyte count would help to establish this diagnosis as well. Perhaps you should discuss this with your doctor rather than answers.yahoo.com so as to be sure you aren't experiencing any sort of chronic bleeding or other confound issues that may contribute to your anemia.

Q: Where can I get a list or a internet link giving the replacement foods for B12? I have anemia now.?
I am taking B12 shots. I am also vegetarian.
Thanks

A: As you can see…it is all meat, dairy, and seafood. I would just continue the shots.

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, 3 ounces 84.1
Liver, beef, braised, 1 slice 47.9
Calves liver, 4 oz.
Fortified breakfast cereals, (100% fortified), ¾ cup 6.0
Trout, rainbow, wild, cooked, 3 ounces 5.4
Salmon, sockeye, cooked, 3 ounces 4.9
Trout, rainbow, farmed, cooked, 3 ounces 4.2
Snapper, baked, 4 oz.
Venison, 4 oz.
Salmon, Chinook, 4 oz.
Beef, tenderloin 4 oz.
Lamb, roasted 4 oz.
Beef, top sirloin, lean, choice, broiled, 3 ounces 2.4
Scallops
Fast Food, Cheeseburger, regular, double patty & bun 1.9
Shrimp, mixed species, steamed/boiled 4 oz.
Fast Food, Taco, 1 large 1.6
Halibut, baked/broiled
Fortified breakfast cereals (25% fortified), ¾ cup 1.5
Yogurt, plain, skim, with 13 grams protein per cup, 1 cup 1.4
Haddock, cooked, 3 ounces 1.2
Cod, Pacific, fillet, baked/broiled
Clams, breaded & fried, ¾ cup 1.1
Tuna, white, canned in water, drained solids, 3 ounces 1.0
Milk, 1 cup 0.9
Milk, 2%
Pork, cured, ham, lean only, canned, roasted, 3 ounces 0.6
Egg, whole, hard boiled, 1 0.6
American pasteurized cheese food, 1 ounces 0.3
Chicken, breast, meat only, roasted, ½ breast 0.3
Basically, the foods containing vitamin B12 are meat, fish, eggs and
dairy products.
Note: The unit of measurement used in the list is a microgram.

I also found a site with info for vegetarians:
B12 and vegetarianism

The ability of a strict vegetarian diet to supply adequate amounts of B12 remains controversial, despite increasing evidence in support of vegetarianism and its nutritional adequacy. The controversy is fueled by two somewhat divergent schools of thought. One school emphasizes the fact that most animals, including humans, are capable of storing long-term supplies of B12.

In humans, these stores may last for twenty years or longer. Given this potential for storage, a daily requirement for B12 is regarded as highly unlikely.

A second school of thought, however, points to the unreliability of plants as sources of B12. For strict vegetarians who eat no animal products whatsoever, this unreliability may pose a problem. Since no plant is capable of making B-12, the amount of B12 in plant food depends upon the relationship of the plant to soil and root-level microorganisms (bacteria, yeasts, molds, and fungi) which make the vitamin. Cultured and fermented bean products like tofu, tempeh, miso, tamari and shoyu may or may not contain significant amounts of B12, depending upon the bacteria, molds, and fungi used to produce them. The B12 content of sea vegetables also varies according to the distribution of microorganisms in the surrounding sea environment.

Unfortunately, reliable nutrient analyses are often unavailable for consumers of these products, and labeling for B12 content is not required. In general, tofus, tempehs, and sea vegetables tend to be more consistent sources of B12 than misos, tamaris, and shoyus. Depending upon the medium in which they are grown, brewer’s and nutritional yeast can also be significant sources of B12 in a strict vegetarian diet.

Q: In your experience, How is a B12 deficiency (Anemia) treated?
Please only post links that support your answer, I’m more looking for experience than data, I’ve read most of what’s out there.

What were your reactions to the shots or the vitamins? Which worked for you and how long are you going to be on the treatment?

A: B12 injections

Q: Do you still get B12 injections while pregnant?
I have pernicious anemia and get B12 shots bi-weekly as the vitamins in food and oral vitamins do not absorb in my system. Is it safe for me to get these when pregnant? Just wanted to hear from others as to whether they are getting or did get them while pregnant…I’m,not pregnant yet but plan to start trying in a couple of months! Thanks for your help

A: well if that what u need then yea but once u get preg ur doc would suggest what he thinks is best cause it its low right now when u get preg its going to get much lower baby will take it all and ur going to be drained but ur doc discuss it with u

Q: B12 shot (what size needle)? Help!?
I have to give myself B12 shots (Prenicous Anemia) but I dread the needle that is 1 inch long. My doctor says it must go deep into the muscle. I am having a hard time talking myself in to it. Help! Can’t I use a smaller needle such as for insulin?

A: the needle cant be shorter otherwise it wont reach into the muscle, and try a 22g, 23g, or a 25gauge needle. I personally have found the 22g to make the injection time end sooner since the fluid will travel quicker into the muscle. If you cant work your nerves to do it yourself, get a friend nurse to do it. another thing I found very helpful is to pinch and squeeze the area (about an inch in diameter) for about 45 seconds, where you are going to have the injection, the pinching and squeezing will trigger the pain desensitizers in your body to release, making the injection less painful.

Q: I have pernicious anemia and have not had a B12 shot in months – could this be causing my bloated stomach?
My stomach is bloated and it feels like there are lumps under the skin particularly at the top of my stomach (under breast bone – in the middle) Do these gastric problems relate to the pernicious anemia? I am also hypothyroid (on medication) have had a parathyroid tumor removed and have mild vitiligo

A: First of all you need to get the B12 shots on a regular basis. You need to keep your hemoglobin at a healthy level. This is just as important as taking the thyroid medication. The bloated stomach sounds like you might have an ulcer. If you do and they find out you have the H. Pyloric bacterium, you can be treated with antibotics to get rid of it. Then take prilosec to heal the ulcer.
The lumps could be sebacious cysts, but you really need to see your doctor to find out. Good Luck

Q: Would I need to see a hematologist for my anemia, and what does a hematologist do? ?
I have what’s called “iron-deficiency anemia”, which makes me very tired whenever I lose blood through my menstruation. The dietary supplements I’m taking apparently aren’t doing me any good since they have more Folic acid in them than iron. Would I need another blood transfusion or something? Please…no B12 shots! I heard that’s extremely painful! Any help would be appreciated.

A: I take B12 shots every month and they really don’t hurt; I’ve had other injections that were really painful and these are nothing. The only time they might hurt is dependent upon perhaps hitting a small blood vessel or whatever, and this is so rare it’s not worth mentioning; I really want you to understand they don’t hurt but I don’t know if they are even in the picture if you have iron deficiency anemia.

A hematologist will do blood work and come up with a good treatment plan for you. If you allow this condition to become severe you could die as red blood cells carry oxygen to all parts of your body – needed for life!

If you can feel better, you’ll enjoy life much better.

Q: Vitamin B12 Defficiency?
If you have a B12 defficiency, or B12 anemia, I hear it is important to take between 1k to 2k mcgs of B12 in pill form. Can this be found OTC? If so, what are the best brands? Do B12 shots work better? How can I ask my doctor for them if so?

Does anyone know about B12 treatment for depression? What can you tell me about that? Any personal experiences w/ B12 therapy & depression?

A: I know of a better cure for depression.

Omega 3 fatty acids increase the amount of serotonin,among other things, in your brain which creates a feeling of pleasure and increases your intelligence.The more serotonin you have in your brain the more emotionally stable and more intelligent you will be.

My advice is that you start the omega 3 diet.I have researched omega 3 acids for 2 years and performed a very successful experiment on myself and few of my volunteer friends.Few months of the omega 3 diet i cured my stress[and/or depression] problems permanently and significantly raised my intelligence,improved memory,sight,reflexes[and many other known and unknown benefits] and without any drugs or supplements in the form of pills.
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Take two table spoons of grinded flaxseed[rich with omega 3]a day[with a glass of water] and in a few months you will start to notice significant improvement in your mental health[you will become more psychologically stable,among other things].Use a coffee grinder.Whole seeds cannot be digested by the hydrochloric acid in our stomach only grinded seeds.A fact and not a assumption.You have nothing to loose only gain by it.There are many articles on the internet about the omega 3.2 years ago before i started the diet i did not feel so stable or happy how i feel today.

Also.Take 100 grams of grinded almonds a day and a kiwi.One kiwi contains 117% of your daily need.The most important nutrient that the almonds contain is riboflavin which is a very important part of your mental and physical balance.100g of almonds contain 33% of your daily riboflavin need.The most important nutrient in the kiwi is C vitamin that is also very important for your mental and physical balance.One thing that i should add about the C vitamin is that it is necessary for the conversion of ALA omega 3 fatty acid that the flaxseeds contain to the more important DHA and EPA omega 3 fatty acids that are a very important part of your psychological stability and much more.Make sure that before you start the diet that you prepare the food sources that contain the following nutrients:C vitamin,B3,B6,zink,magnesium.The more you consume the higher the conversion.

Q: B12 deficiency, anemia, and memory loss?
I have been B12 deficient for a year now and I was getting shots for a few months, but then we lost insurance and the shots and pills were too expensive for my family, so I had to stop treatment. I increased the dairy in my diet and starting taking multivitamins to try and compensate.

Recently, I began having bad memory and concentration issues. I got my blood tested and I have anemia. I do not know the extent of my anemia or anything like that, but I was wondering if there is a connection between the memory and concentration issues and the B12 deficiency/ anemia and if, once I receive treatment, it will go away or at least diminish.

I am going to a hematology/oncology doctor this week, but I don’t exactly know what that means.

I have tried googling these questions, but different websites seem to contradict each other and I’m just nervous about this whole situation.

A: B12 deficiency may cause neurological symptoms such as memory/concentration problems but they could also be due to anemia (which results from B12 deficiency) or a completely separate issue.

A hematologist is a doctor who specializes in blood diseases such as anemia. They will probably be the best person to talk to about this.

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