B12 Levels

[leahcim]

hello there, well for the last 6 years, since i turned 18 iv been getting extreme dizziness, dizzy spells, balance problems, nausea, vertigo, cant sit up or stand up straight for long without feeling like im going to faint, plus loads more and after numerous tests like mri's, ecgs, eeg, balance tests and ear tests etc but all were normal.

i decided to get my b12 tested as i match all the symptoms and its never been discussed.

How is this b12 level? what do you guys think, could it cause any symptoms?

b12 222 pg/ml 197 - 866

folate 4.8 ng/ml 4.6 - 18.7

ferritin 44 ng/ml 30.0 - 400.0 . Why am i always borderline lol?

iv just started my methyl b12 lozenges 1000 mcg as i highly doubt my GP will give me injections, what should i do?

 

[PeterPositive]

B12 at 222 is pretty low, certainly not optimal... I had lots of symptoms at 350.
Some people can find quick relief from some of their symptoms by taking B12 supplements.

Since both B12 and Folate (aka B9) are on the low end of the spectrum it's likely that so are the other B vitamins. Maybe your diet need some fixing?

In any case you could try taking a B complex and maybe add some extra methyl-B12, starting low with 100mcg and slowly building it up, to avoid side effects.

You can talk about it with your doc before starting.

cheers

 

[leahcim]

B12 at 222 is pretty low, certainly not optimal... I had lots of symptoms at 350.
Some people can find quick relief from some of their symptoms by taking B12 supplements.

Since both B12 and Folate (aka B9) are on the low end of the spectrum it's likely that so are the other B vitamins. Maybe your diet need some fixing?

In any case you could try taking a B complex and maybe add some extra methyl-B12, starting low with 100mcg and slowly building it up, to avoid side effects.

You can talk about it with your doc before starting

cheers

your right my diet isnt that great . Thank you for replying btw i started my methyl b12 1000 mcg lozenges 2 days ago so well see how it goes i guess, but also i need folate too right? as they work together and cant work without each other?

 

[PeterPositive]

your right my diet isnt that great . Thank you for replying btw i started my methyl b12 1000 mcg lozenges 2 days ago so well see how it goes i guess, but also i need folate too right? as they work together and cant work without each other?

Yes that would be a good idea, since you are at the low end of the range.
Cheers

 

[ahmo]

If you need any verification of your symptoms, here's a very confronting vid re poss effects of B12 deficiency.

Also, in my signature, Methylation for Dummies.

Diagnosing and Treating Vitamin B12 Deficiency‬

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=QqjyAeOLyKM

http://www.b12deficiency.info/
This site was created as a hub to bring all the key websites on vitamin B12 deficiency together in one place.

 

[TheChosenOne]

B12 at 222 is pretty low, certainly not optimal... I had lots of symptoms at 350.

222 is low? Mine was 227. Dunno what it is now.
How about ferritin levels? Mine was 33 2 years ago.

 

[leahcim]

222 is low? Mine was 227. Dunno what it is now.
How about ferritin levels? Mine was 33 2 years ago.

ferritin 44 ng/ml 30.0 - 400.0 . im male though so i have no clue what this means :S

 

[leahcim]

If you need any verification of your symptoms, here's a very confronting vid re poss effects of B12 deficiency.

Also, in my signature, Methylation for Dummies.

Diagnosing and Treating Vitamin B12 Deficiency‬

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=QqjyAeOLyKM

http://www.b12deficiency.info/
This site was created as a hub to bring all the key websites on vitamin B12 deficiency together in one place.

checking it all out now ty