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B12 Injections
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Does anyone have any experience of these? I had a genes test which shows that I don't absorb B12 even though my blood test shows that it's okay. I have had constant neuropathy in my feet (soles) since 2009 and have tried a caudal epidural, physio, several podiatrists, giving up sugar and carbs for 3 months, losing weight, having nerve tests on my legs to check the main nerves work (they do)... the only thing left that I can try is low B12 levels which can cause neuropathy. I also have ulcerative colitis so absorption could be a problem, although it is in remission now. My doc has agreed to let me try the injections but I wondered if anyone else has had them and found any benefit or otherwise?
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No I haven't been in your position.
However if your blood picture is normal, then you are absorbing and utilising B12 satisfactorily.
I cannot see that B12 in any form is likely to help but i agree with your GP........if you must........then try.
I assume that you peripheral neuropathy has been diagnosed by a Neurologist and if so many neuropathies have nothing to do with B12 defy.
However if your blood picture is normal, then you are absorbing and utilising B12 satisfactorily.
I cannot see that B12 in any form is likely to help but i agree with your GP........if you must........then try.
I assume that you peripheral neuropathy has been diagnosed by a Neurologist and if so many neuropathies have nothing to do with B12 defy.
Sqad, (and in fact anyone interested) please do if you have time take a look at this: https:/
Scarlett...that is a link to a Midwife's Diary and doesn't indicate a knowledge of B12.....and i quote.
"Even more interesting - before dual qualified midwife and nurse Samantha Nash was diagnosed, she’d never heard of it either, despite working with vitamin deficiencies in her infant feeding co-ordinator role."
That is unacceptable in a qualified nurse, not to have heard of B12 defy and presumably pernicious Anaemia.
Again I quote:
"Vitamin B12 deficiency is a disease of the nerves – the myelin sheath, which is the fatty covering of the nerve, becomes frayed so messages don’t pass easily."
No it isn't, it is a disease of the blood, red cells in particular and the nerve problem may or may not follow the undiagnosed B12 deficiency.
I do not accept that link as an accurate or useful fact provider on Vit B12 defy.
as for arthritic diseases, they are quite different and often produce negative blood tests, but B12 defy are always apparent on blood tests.
"Even more interesting - before dual qualified midwife and nurse Samantha Nash was diagnosed, she’d never heard of it either, despite working with vitamin deficiencies in her infant feeding co-ordinator role."
That is unacceptable in a qualified nurse, not to have heard of B12 defy and presumably pernicious Anaemia.
Again I quote:
"Vitamin B12 deficiency is a disease of the nerves – the myelin sheath, which is the fatty covering of the nerve, becomes frayed so messages don’t pass easily."
No it isn't, it is a disease of the blood, red cells in particular and the nerve problem may or may not follow the undiagnosed B12 deficiency.
I do not accept that link as an accurate or useful fact provider on Vit B12 defy.
as for arthritic diseases, they are quite different and often produce negative blood tests, but B12 defy are always apparent on blood tests.
Hi, I have them and felt better since I did. I have researched this subject because they have refused my hubby the jabs even tho' his results were low with neurological symptoms where the guidelines are to trial injections everyday until symptoms stop. He has been so bad to the point of collapse at times.
B12 isn't a disease, it is linked to so many problems and doctors are rare to find who actually know anything comprehensive about this matter. You are lucky if they agree to at least trying you on the jabs.
They only treat by blood results which has a huge range so you can be very low but within their range and they not treat, they will tell you all is normal. This problem needs to be treated by symptoms and low range results. You cannot overdose on B12 as it excretes through the urine, so where necessary they should treat just to see if there is a change. Also the usual test done isn't comprehensive enough they should also test for MMA and intrinsic factor if symptoms are severe, often they don't.
Sorry for protracted post for an answer but there are thousands of people suffering from effects of this who aren't being treated and are desperate for help. I would say try the jabs if you can but things don't usually get better quickly so hang in there for a few months and you will know. Good luck...I know how difficult a subject this is.
B12 isn't a disease, it is linked to so many problems and doctors are rare to find who actually know anything comprehensive about this matter. You are lucky if they agree to at least trying you on the jabs.
They only treat by blood results which has a huge range so you can be very low but within their range and they not treat, they will tell you all is normal. This problem needs to be treated by symptoms and low range results. You cannot overdose on B12 as it excretes through the urine, so where necessary they should treat just to see if there is a change. Also the usual test done isn't comprehensive enough they should also test for MMA and intrinsic factor if symptoms are severe, often they don't.
Sorry for protracted post for an answer but there are thousands of people suffering from effects of this who aren't being treated and are desperate for help. I would say try the jabs if you can but things don't usually get better quickly so hang in there for a few months and you will know. Good luck...I know how difficult a subject this is.
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