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Mac_Gyver
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Joined : Aug 2007
Posts : 349
Posted 9/11/2007 8:32 AM (GMT -6)
How common is it to need vitamin B12. I have never been test nor has my GI ever mentioned anything about it but I read alot of peoples signatures and even posts throughout this site. And a lot mention b12.
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MikeB
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Posted 9/11/2007 8:39 AM (GMT -6)
Seems to be fairly common, especially with disease in the terminal ileum, where B12 is absorbed. Apparently we tend to hit low B12 levels over time, which is basically undeectable until anemia and other symptoms appear. A lot of CD patients seem to be on B12 supplements. It's probably a good idea to have your GI test B12 levels from time to time.
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HabsHockeyFan
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Posted 9/11/2007 8:44 AM (GMT -6)
MacG...definitely have it tested. I was getting B12 shots for years and still fell into extremely low levels and very low on iron. Lead to respiratory difficulty, dizziness (although I always am :-) ), tingling extremities and face and general weakness. It is a lot easier to keep things stable if you watch it consistently than if you let it get to a bad level. And yes, the TI does have a major impact...I had mine removed in 1990 so I get little from digestion of foods.
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teddybearweiser
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Posted 9/11/2007 8:47 AM (GMT -6)
Hi I have been giving myself a B-12 injection once a month. Especillaly since I had surgery.
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mama2jmt
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Posted 9/11/2007 9:41 AM (GMT -6)
Hi MacGyver.None of my docs ever mentioned checking my b12 either.I finally got wise after reading posts on here & requested to have my levels checked because I was having some major symptoms of b12 deficiency.My results fell into the low normal range,but because of the symptoms,my doc advised me to start taking 2000 mg of b12 sublingual dots daily.

After 3 months,my b12 levels have nearly tripled & some of my other symptoms have disappeared completely,and my energy level has increased tremendously.I think that you should definitely talk to your doc if you are having any concerns.Take care.
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Skjura
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Posted 9/11/2007 9:41 AM (GMT -6)

Hi,

I just wonder - what kind of level (in numbers) is your B 12 on? Here in Scandinavia the level is measured between 150 - 580 someth. Mine is 214. I red some place that even if the level is near 150 - 200 it could be an idea to get B 12 shots regularly just to get rid of the tiredness, get more iron and feel better.

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nazeha
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Posted 9/11/2007 12:31 PM (GMT -6)
I have a B12 deficiency. My dentist actually informed me. The ends of my mouth gets really dry and chapped. I take a B12 supplement.
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