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B12?

  • 09-11-2008 12:36am
    #1
    doctor evil
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,114 ✭✭✭


    Hello, this thread is for discussion only as I am not silly enough to replace 'real' Dr's with 'internet' Dr's

    I have had Depression for a number of years. I have recently been switched from Lexapro 20mg to Cymbalta 60mg. I am seeing someone for the Depression and will be getting back into Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

    I have heard that B12 is good for the nervous system. I intend to ask my health professionals about it. For a good while now there have been ridges in my nails and the skin under them looks a bit purple which I have heard are signs of a B12 deficiency.

    I am a meat eater I like my dairy and fortified cereals (Special K) I also like eggs. My diet could be a lot better though. Are there any factors that could predispose a person to a B12 deficiency?

    I will be going to my doctor for blood tests to check thyroid etc. Would a blood also detect B12 levels?

    I am aware that structurally B12 is the most complex vitamin so which does anyone think would be best, B12 injections or oral pill/lozengers.

    Is it dangerous to go above the recommended RDA?

    Thank you for getting this far!

    Get yourself some fortified cereal!

    http://www.health-boundaries-bite.com/Fingernail-Lines.html
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_B12_deficiency


Comments

  • #2
    taram
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,226 ✭✭✭taram


    Pernicious anemia, severe gut infections, excess alcohol intake or certain medications and lots of things I've probably never heard of can be a factor in low B12, and a blood test can show your level. My GP reccomends you get injections until the level is high enough (in case of bad diet or medications depleting it), then oral supplements and improved diet. I'd imagine the treatment will depend on the levels you have. Not sure about going over the RDA apart from it causing diarrhea.


  • #3
    metrovelvet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,376 ✭✭✭metrovelvet


    ^ My mother has pernicious anemia and she cant absorb b12 through her stomach so she needs to get injections. When her illness was advanced and undiagnosed serious damage had been done to her nervous system and mobility, among other things.

    A blood test will show you.


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