What were your symptoms? Did taking a vitamin B supplement cure this? Did the deficiency cause any irreversible damage?
Thanks for your answers.
2006-12-01 16:02:52 · 3 answers · asked by snippy 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It is rare to have a severe b12 deficiency state as the liver has a 4 year supply. People take b12 to give them more energy but that is not the same as a deficiency state. If you think you are deficient,don't take folic acid as it can mask a true b12 deficiency. To know if it will cause any damage,they first have to find the cause. It can make your legs ache,increased irritability,and numbness and tingling of your extremities as it affects nerve functions.Alcoholics frequently have b12 and folic acid deficiencies , Also vegetarians get it. It can also be caused by pernicious aneamia and malabsorption syndromes.
2006-12-01 16:50:25 · answer #1 · answered by wonder woman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have this deficiency. I have received a vitamin B shot a few times, and I absolutely feel great afterward.
Otherwise, I take vitamins, and they help for part of the day, but not like the shot.
2006-12-01 16:08:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend did. She became weak, lost control of her legs and began to have paralysis in her legs, arms and hands. They had her in a nursing home (!) for 3 months before they figured it out. They thought it was some nervous system disorder. She couldn't keep food down and had no energy whatsoever. As soon as they figured it out, they gave her shots and she was home the next week. I don't know if this helps but please take care of yourself.
2006-12-01 16:10:56 · answer #3 · answered by curiositycat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋