Fatigue and B12 shots?

B-12 shots only work if your B-12 stores are depleted. Ask your GI for a blood test that checks for those levels. I lost all my stores after 2 straight years of bloody diarrhea. If you have been chronically ill for some time your levels could be low.

Sue

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dx proctitis in 1987

dx UC in 1991, was stable until 1998

1998 started prednisone, asacol, pentasa, nortriptylene, ativan, 6MP, rowasa enemas and suppositories, hydrocortisone enemas, tried the SCD diet, being a vegetarian, omega 3s, flax, pranic healing, yoga, acupuncture, probiotics

2000 lost all my B-12 stores and became anemic

2001 opted for j-pouch surgery- now living life med-free

LadyHawk701,

There are many possible causes for fatigue, some of which have already been mentioned (Low B12 levels, low iron levels, etc.). It's also possible that you maybe low on other minerals as well, which is why most of us take multi-vitamins. Another possibility could be diet, there maybe some foods that exacerbate your uc condition; main culprits are often foods containing sugars (cakes, sodas, candy, etc.) and dairy, especially milk. Some of us reduce our carb intake and avoid breads as well.

NBT

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Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis January 2007

Meds: Remicade, Primal Defense Ultra, Multi-vitamins (also iron, B12, Magnesium and Zinc), Flaxseed/Natures Bounty Fish Oil

Swanson Ultra Caprylic Acid (natural anti-fungal) 600mg x2 daily

Carrot & Garlic supplements (natural anti-fungal) x2 daily