Is anyone here low on B12 and Vitamin D? [Archive]

Leslie735

31-10-17, 15:23

Hello! I had some routine lab work done a couple weeks ago for my yearly check up. Its been 2 years since I had any lab work done. Anyway, my results all came back good except my B12 was really low and along with it my vitamin D. My vit D was low on my lab work 2 years ago but not my B12. So my doctor started me on daily supplements for both (already was taking Vit D though) and monthly B12 injections for a few months. She wants to repeat the lab work in February. Of course, I googled what causes low B12 and a few non scary things came up but I also read gastric cancer, breast cancer, and lymphoma are also causes. This got my health anxiety brain rolling and am concerned. I'm not panicking but I just wanted to see if others have had experience with this and did the supplements/injections take care of it?

I had no idea I was so low on B12 (level was 221) but now that I've had one injection and am taking a supplement I'm noticing my energy level is picking up and my anxiety has actually been a little better.

Fishmanpa

31-10-17, 15:33

Yep... was on a prescription supplement for both and now an OTC since the levels came up. I had no symptoms but like you, I noticed I'm feeling better overall since it was addressed.

Positive thoughts

Leslie735

31-10-17, 15:33

Yep... was on a prescription supplement for both and now an OTC since the levels came up. I had no symptoms but like you, I noticed I'm feeling better overall since it was addressed.

Positive thoughts

Thanks!

How long ago was this and how long did you have to take them before you didn't any longer?

beasty340

31-10-17, 15:39

Huh... imagine that... you start taking B12 and your energy goes up and your anxiety goes down :winks:

From what I have seen, your B12 being low could be from a number of issues such as increase in age, if you are on metformin, if you have IBS, not getting enough animal products (vegetarian diet), or if you have been taking heartburn/indigestion medicine. Also, being low in B12 and Vitamin D is a pretty common occurrence. I have a hiatal hernia and have to take a PPI (for the indigestion) and I actually need to get my B12 tested due to the link between heartburn drugs and lower levels.

I am not a medical professional though, so if you are still worried contact your doctor and tell them. They will probably be able to soothe your worries better than I can. :)

paranoid-viking

31-10-17, 15:58

Hello! I had some routine lab work done a couple weeks ago for my yearly check up. Its been 2 years since I had any lab work done. Anyway, my results all came back good except my B12 was really low and along with it my vitamin D. My vit D was low on my lab work 2 years ago but not my B12. So my doctor started me on daily supplements for both (already was taking Vit D though) and monthly B12 injections for a few months. She wants to repeat the lab work in February. Of course, I googled what causes low B12 and a few non scary things came up but I also read gastric cancer, breast cancer, and lymphoma are also causes. This got my health anxiety brain rolling and am concerned. I'm not panicking but I just wanted to see if others have had experience with this and did the supplements/injections take care of it?

I had no idea I was so low on B12 (level was 221) but now that I've had one injection and am taking a supplement I'm noticing my energy level is picking up and my anxiety has actually been a little better.

I know. I have been down that rabbit hole myself. After a blood test last month I had a result with low B12; however a blood test a few days lever showed B12 above normal level again. Stange, Isn`t it? The answers mostly lies in your diet. Googling will do you no good. I am not telling you tto stop google as it would make ME a hypocrite; but both you and I and everyone knows it makes matters worse. Have you discussed your diet with your GP?

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or if you have been taking heartburn/indigestion medicine.

That is the most logical reason for my B12defiency. I have been on that stuff for 11 years now.

Fishmanpa

31-10-17, 16:08

Thanks!

How long ago was this and how long did you have to take them before you didn't any longer?

A little over 6 months ago at my last check up. I was on script supplements for 6 weeks and now just OTC. Levels were great last check up and blood work. Doc wants me on the OTCs for the foreseeable future.

Positive thoughts

Leslie735

31-10-17, 16:20

Thanks everyone!! I appreciate your responses!

paranoid-viking: Glad to hear your levels went back to normal on their own. I don't take anti acid medication except the occasional Tums. So I don't think I can chalk it up to that. I also eat a pretty regular diet. I did JUST go gluten free but that was AFTER I had the blood work done. So can't be related to that really. Yes google is the devil. It has reassured me a few times but is has scared me way more. :blush:

nomorepanic

31-10-17, 16:28

I am on 3-monthly B12 injections.

My sister is as well

My mum is on tablets for low Vit D

All very common

swajj

01-11-17, 08:18

Low vitamin D is extremely common. Get out in the sunshine for 20 minutes a day. That’s what my doctors said. Not always that easy to do though. I take Vitamin D daily.

Lola-Lee

02-11-17, 05:53

I have 3 injections every month of B12 and take vit,D daily.