Do I finally have my answer???? Vitamin B12 and D deficiency!

[LeahLou]

So I FINALLY have answers!!!!!!! I could jump up and down and cry!
For those of you who don't know, DH and I have tried/not prevented for over 2 years with multiple losses. We've been to different obgyns and specialists with many ultrasounds and blood tests and all came up with nothing. None of them would even prescribe Clomid because I'm young and "there's nothing wrong with me." It's just bad luck. We all know a 23 year old who hasn't successfully conceived within 2.5 years and multiple losses is not just bad luck.

I had bloodwork done earlier this week to figure out my symptoms that I thought would be another thyroid flare up. They know I have hypothyroid tendencies but not enough to give meds.
My new doctor decided to check my vitamin levels and found I have dangerously low B12 and D levels as well as a raised free T3 level.
I have to start a vitamin therapy regime to raise them, which should also lower the T3. If that doesn't work or I'm too nauseous, I can switch to weekly injections. But both vitamins D and B12 deficiency are linked to infertility and miscarriage.

This could be my answer yall!!

I've scowered the Internet researching and have found studies and personal success stories that after fixing the deficiencies, conceived easily!

I don't want to get too excited because I thought my low thyroid levels were the answer and even after we got them under control through a gluten-free diet, still no luck. But this seems extremely promising to both my doctor and I!

I hope this helps for some of yall as well!

 

[boobear2872]

I have both for yrs. I have to say I doubt my losses and not getting pregnant was due to that. If it was my son wouldnt be here. Thyroid on the other hand was first slightly off. Horrible symtoms as u described , tired as heck. Finally got my thyroid treat. Felt loads better and got pregnant but at time lost it due to low progesterone. Have u had that tested too? The thyroid supports all body functions. Even a bit off can screw with everything. Yrs later I know have graves disease. Not saying thats ur problem. I just cant stand docs who dismiss even a slight change in anything thyriod.

 

[Dazed]

Glad you are finally getting some answers!

 

[boobear2872]

Sorry, hope my post was ok. Just that a lot of doctors dont do anything when the levels are just alittle of. When it can make you sick infertile and feel just horrible. Hope whatever does happen. Your fertility is figured out

 

[Renaendel]

I know this thread is about a month old but that is great news that you finally found something fixable. Low absorbtion of your vitamins can absolutely cause issues and miscarriage.

A lot of us don't always absorb vitamins well through the intestinal track so I think the injections are a fabulous idea as it bypasses that whole mechanism. My own endocrinologist has been really vigilant on testing my levels because they can cause so many pregnancy problems.

Have you ever been tested for any of the conditions that cause malabsorbtion like celiac disease?