anyone with vit b12 deficency?

[mummyof3babas]

i developed it in pregnancy and now on injections for life :/ anyone else?Xx

 

[Whisper]

yes i am, i think there was a small thread about it in another section...? not sure where though.

 

[amjon]

Have you been tested for MTHFR? Some of the mutations cause absorption issues of B12.

 

[mummyof3babas]

whats that? and no just been told i have it and on injections every 3 months

 

[suzib76]

Not me personally but my gran was actually hospitalised for months back in the late 80's and it turned out that's exactly what was wrong, they took their time finding out though, I guess knowledge wasn't what it is now but she has been on 3 monthly injections ever since so over 20 years now, equally she hasn't had any problems since then either

 

[mummyof3babas]

thankyou for the replies i still dont know whats caused it as of yet still waiting on my blood results to come through

 

[Whisper]

Have you had the loading dose yet? Have you noticed much of a difference?
Its nothing to worry about but you should feel loads better after each injection. The thought of injections for life is a bit daunting at first but you get used to it.

I have mine bi-monthly and already i'm starting to flag my next jab is due in 2weeks.

 

[amjon]

MTHFR is a genetic mutation that causes B vitamin absorption issues (hence why you could be deficient even if you get enough in your diet). It can also cause clotting issues. It is a DNA test that the doctor can order or you can get it privately. We found out my husband has a mutation by doing a private DNA test.

 

[mummyof3babas]

i had needles every 2 days for 2 weeks during the end of my pregnancy due to them finding i have it, my iron levels wernt increasing despite me taking iron suppliments 3 times a day it was just getting lower, i went to visit my doc a few days ago due to symptoms returning and he said im meant to be on them for life but didnt tell me whats caused it:S they have taken bloods again to see if im anemic aswell im anemic in every pregnancy and although iv had my boy and my iron had gone up due to having the b12 injections im feeling ill again also i had the injection yesterday and feeling tired and crappy still should i book to see my doc again after i get my reaults to see whats caused me to develop b12 deficency?

 

[amjon]

i had needles every 2 days for 2 weeks during the end of my pregnancy due to them finding i have it, my iron levels wernt increasing despite me taking iron suppliments 3 times a day it was just getting lower, i went to visit my doc a few days ago due to symptoms returning and he said im meant to be on them for life but didnt tell me whats caused it:S they have taken bloods again to see if im anemic aswell im anemic in every pregnancy and although iv had my boy and my iron had gone up due to having the b12 injections im feeling ill again also i had the injection yesterday and feeling tired and crappy still should i book to see my doc again after i get my reaults to see whats caused me to develop b12 deficency?

I would see about MTHFR testing as you could switch to the correct form orally if its that.

 

[Fergie]

i had needles every 2 days for 2 weeks during the end of my pregnancy due to them finding i have it, my iron levels wernt increasing despite me taking iron suppliments 3 times a day it was just getting lower, i went to visit my doc a few days ago due to symptoms returning and he said im meant to be on them for life but didnt tell me whats caused it:S they have taken bloods again to see if im anemic aswell im anemic in every pregnancy and although iv had my boy and my iron had gone up due to having the b12 injections im feeling ill again also i had the injection yesterday and feeling tired and crappy still should i book to see my doc again after i get my reaults to see whats caused me to develop b12 deficency?

I would see about MTHFR testing as you could switch to the correct form orally if its that.

I have pernicious anaemia and clotting issues. I was always told though that it was a vit-k deficiency. I'm definitely going to mention this next time i'm in for my jab

 

[mummyof3babas]

not a nice thing im still feeling very exhausted and unwell

 

[smokey]

I got mine in pregnancy as well but the dr I saw was in the middle of having papers published on the benafits of tablets over injections and was a specialist on it (just happened to be in that hospital that day) and asked if I wanted injection or not so I opted for the tablet instead.

I only ended up taking them for a few months and after having further blood tests it seems to have sorted itself out on its own.

 

[fantastica]

I don't, but it runs in my family, so I had a live blood test done and had some mishapen cells, but opted to take a powder form, and felt a lot better pretty quickly. Hope you start to feel a little better and get some answers soon x