Records of 38 patients referred to a single center of the university hospital outpatient child neurology clinic due to neurological symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency between February and December were evaluated retrospectively.
Patients aged years with symptoms including syncope, dizziness, convulsion, hypotonia, developmental retardation, tremor, ataxia, tingling sensations and paresthesia, blurring of vision, fatigue and concentration difficulty caused by vitamin B12 deficiency were included in the study. I have seen 3 different Docs now and they all say i seem to be fine. Hey Gavin, being a certified nutritionist i can suggest that you might not be at risk of a major health issue but as the article suggest our body is in need of certain vitamins..
It could be a food allergy. Try an elimination diet and I suggest you begin with wheat. Eliminate all sources from your diet for 7 days and see if sympyoms go away. Good article. I was diagnosed with a severe case of vit B12 deficiency in following gastric bypass surgery in I was extremely fatigued just wanting to sleep all the time. Also experienced this weird metallic taste in my mouth.
Finally went to DR. I was checked for anemia and found out my hemoglobin was down to 5. It was less than 12 extremely low. My Dr said that he had never seen a patient with a level that low.
Anyway, he transfused me with 2 units of blood and put me on B12 injections wkly for a month, then reduced to monthly. No more problems as long as I take my injections monthly and keep my level monitored yearly. Gloria, Hello my name is Corina and I am currently on my last semester of college and I am pursuing a degree in dietetics. The reason I am writing to you or to anyone out there that reads this post. I am conducting a research project having to do with vitamin B12 and Gastric Bypass patients.
My questions to you and anyone who has already had gastric bypass are pertaining to your moods. Before you had gastric bypass did you have any mood disorders like depression, bipolar, or just severe mood swings with mild aggression? If you did not have any of those symptoms from question 1 please go ahead and answer question 2 2. After surgery are you recommended to take B12 Supplements? What kind, shot, drops, or a pill. After Surgery have you experienced any of the symptoms from question 1?
If so can you please describe your moods. I would really appreciate it! My email is cory yahoo. You most definitely have made this blog into something thats eye opening and important. You clearly know so much about the subject, youve covered so many bases. Great stuff from this part of the internet. Again, thank you for this blozSg. Vitamin B12 is important, I know as my husband who is diabetic takes shots every month. I can see that deficiency affects his moods and over all mental state.
I take a Vit12 mcg daily. Does Vit B12 have any role in my hair troubles? It can but iron and thyroid disease can affect hair loss as well. Also, Folate needs to be high-normal for B12 to be fully utilized by the body. B12 tablets do not work for everyone and if your symptoms are not being controlled you may require injections.
Great article. Excellent energy benefits as well! Both contain much more information than contained in this article. The book Could It Be B12? Pacholok is also an excellent source of information. Anyone with neurological symptoms such as memory problems, balance problems, peripheral neuropathy and tinnitus require frequent injections for a long period of time, such as every other day until there is no further improvement.
Nerve damage may take up to a year to 18 months to heal. All good points! Usually treatments are life long depending on the cause. Most people have relief from the symptoms soon after treatment has begun. Your doctor will again check your levels of Vitamin B12, through a blood test, a few months after beginning the treatment. Getting enough B12 from a multivitamin may to be fraught with problems for everyone. Most multivitamins do not have enough B12 to prevent or correct a deficiency.
There is even some evidence that vitamin C in a multivitamin may convert the B12 in the vitamin to a harmful analog. Most multivitamins contain high folic acid compared to the amount of B12 even though these two B vitamins are co-factors. Without enough B12 you cannot metabolize folic acid. Too much folic acid in the presence of not enough B12 seems to increase disease risk across the board— it can mask the anemia and worsen the nerve damage of a B12 deficiency.
It may be best to get B12 from a stand alone supplement, or one containing B6 folate and B12, since they work together to keep homocysteine down. I agree with the previous poster that the book Could It Be B12? Dear Friends, Thank you for the article about B12 I am 51 years old the age of many things to think about and care for as I continue to age.
As most cases of vitamin B12 deficiency or folate deficiency can be easily and effectively treated, complications are rare. But complications can occasionally develop, particularly if you have been deficient in either vitamin for some time. All types of anaemia, regardless of the cause, can lead to heart and lung complications as the heart struggles to pump oxygen to the vital organs. A lack of vitamin B12 can cause neurological problems, which affect your nervous system, such as:.
If you have a vitamin B12 deficiency caused by pernicious anaemia, a condition where your immune system attacks healthy cells in your stomach, your risk of developing stomach cancer is increased.
If you're pregnant, not having enough vitamin B12 can increase the risk of your baby developing a serious birth defect known as a neural tube defect. Find out how you can reduce the risk of your baby developing a neural tube defect.
Research has shown a lack of folate in your body may increase your risk of cardiovascular disease CVD. Controversy also exists in the reporting of studies that evaluate an association between vitamin B12 deficiency and multiple sclerosis. Increased levels of homocysteine in the blood is also a recognized risk factor for stroke and other vascular complications. Thus there is a possible relationship between vitamin B12 deficiency and vascular diseases. Vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies in fetal and early life cause poor brain development and cognitive functions.
Folate and vitamin B12 play very important roles in brain development, especially during the fetal and first 2 years of life. Furthermore, these vitamins are essential till puberty as myelination that starts during fetal life continues untill puberty. As mentioned above, vitamin B12 deficiency results in restricted myelination, and depending on the area of the nervous system affected, the child can present with varied cognitive and intellectual problems.
Pregnant women with folate and B12 deficiency need supplements to prevent the development of these neurological complications. Vitamin B12 thus proves to be a very important micronutrient for brain health in both the children and the elderly.
There are various conditions that may lead to the deficiency of this vitamin. The vitamin is abundant in animal foods and healthy vegan diets are fortified with this vitamin. Black MM Effects of vitamin B12 and folate deficiency on brain development in children. Cobalamin deficiency: clinical picture and radiological findings. Nutrients, 5 11 , PMID: Update on cobalamin, folate, and homocysteine. American Society of Hematology. Critical levels of brain atrophy associated with homocysteine and cognitive decline.
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