The Test For High B12 Levels

[@SureshKumar-gc8rl]

Your valuable information and comments are highly useful. Thanks for your prompt and precise explanation which is often absent in other people. Great efforts

[@swintegrative]

So nice of you

[@Macystay71]

So nice to haver someone actually EXPLAIN what B12 is/does. I just tested >2000 pg/ml (this week). I messaged my doc who said, "Stop taking the supplements'" I HAVE NOT taken any supplements in many, many years. I've been having a dull left side (kidney) pain. Who knows? He's the doctor, maybe I should just hope it "works itself out".

[@Monic734]

Same, all of it. High red blood cell count too. started having digestive issues. Ct scan with contrast in a week

[@swintegrative]

I think this test can be helpful in these cases of ongoing high levels. There are some genetics and that can cause this too.

[@confusedsoul4775]

any updates on how you r doing now?

[@aprilgracepacia6100]

How are you guys now? Do you still have elevated b12? Pls give me some tips to get my b12 down

[@alfredaroberts2359]

Any updates on your level? Mine is greater than 2000 & I take NO B12 supplements

[@Itssetyr]

Hi! I have been having high B12 levels 1400 or so in the past couple of years, my cholesterol is also HI and I urinate more than usual- am I ok? I am only 33

[@JesusWillSaveUs0313]

My B12 is EXTREMELY high. My B12 binding capacity is low. What does this mean? My MMA Serum/Plasma is on the low end of normal. I am desperate to figure out what is going on with my health. I did have osteomyelitis 6 years ago, and am concerned that it has recurred somewhere in my body. My serum B12 has been extremely elevated for over 3 years, even if i stop taking it. My B6 will be high, but if I stop taking IT, it drops off to normal very quickly. Something is wrong, and nobody seems to want to help me find out what

[@rogeriomartins4304]

You need to go to the proper doctor, someone in the hematology area.

[@JesusWillSaveUs0313]

@@rogeriomartins4304I did go to a hematologist. He said “B12 is a water soluble vitamin, you will pee out the excess”. Well, that does not apply to me. After extensive research I have determined my elevated serum B12 can be attributed to gluten intolerance/celiac disease

[@confusedsoul4775]

i have a question...can chronic allergies (mildly raised eosinophils) and immune system abnormalities cause high histamine and liver inflammation with vit B12 elevation? i have mild hepatomegaly, with normal liver tests, high vit b12 levels(no supplements), body itching and brain fog,fatigue. ..and 1 year history of allergies.

[@swintegrative]

Some Of those things yes. Not high liver enzymes

[@confusedsoul4775]

@@swintegrative actually,my SGPT,SGOT,bilirubin,albumin,proteins ,all parameters on liver fn tests are normal..just have mild hepatomegaly and vit b2 at 1177..which is high...also have chronic allergies for past 1 year, that has often targeted my lungs..even now my eosinophils are a bit high..

[@candyland8903]

My folate and B12 were both super high. I wanted my Dr to check my homocysteine level cause it's correlated with the MTHFR gene mutation. He tested all three. I learned there's a major connection with that gene and ppl having long haul COVID. I have been dealing with tons of symptoms since the spring of 2020 and most Drs I went to have no information about long COVID.

[@Vivekdevops]

Hey how are you doing now .... How did you cope up with this

[@hollywho9822]

In sept of 2023 my labs were done and my pcp said my b 12 was high. I do not supplement. I also had a low calcium he said. And my calcium numbers went from 9.8 to 9.6. Ive had muscle twitches since November of 2023 until present. I also have hypothroid. Not sure what this is but it also comes with anxiety as well.

[@patriciahartnett4776]

I am lost. I have moderate b12 in my reg blood test but in my Vitamin B12 Binding Capacity, Unsaturated (Transcobalamin) I am flagged Vitamin B12 Binding 638 pg/mL 650-1340 L Cap so I don't understand what I have and I don't understand what you are saying. No doctor of the 8 that I have seen knows anything about this. Help

[@lam7402]

I have low b12 at 280 , I, having horrific gastritis up to my throat. I’ve tested negative for intrinsic factor but my homocysteine is like 13.8 , MMA is high normal , can the sublingual be effective because in the b12 groups they say I need shots. I’m afraid to take shots because I am pharma injured and don’t want to make akathsia worse. Having balance and memory issues now …it’s really bad

[@candyland8903]

Do u have long COVID?? It happens from the jab and the infection.

[@Charmundo]

🙌 you’re awesome.

[@buraimohlanre]

I have elevated b12 of 1500. An d i am not supplementing it. The doctors have not perform any other testing other than they said is not that too much. What can I do to bring it back to normal range? Do help in treatment?

[@iphyth]

Hello would the hair loss supplement viviscal alter b12 tests? I’ve been getting weird neuropathy and mild aches for about a year and b12 levels tested about 1400. Have a hematologist appointment soon, pretty scared based on what I’m reading. Thinking the worst. Blood cell count normal

[@swintegrative]

If it has b12 in it yes

[@iphyth]

@@swintegrative it doesn’t have b12, it has biotin

[@ryanbaker2134]

Hi, did you ever go to the hematologist?

[@iphyth]

@@ryanbaker2134 hi, I did. Several rounds of blood work, he seems to rule out some of the more serious issues. My b12 was consistently high, last test over 2000, with positive ana screen. Symptoms still there, have a follow up in another month and also seee a rheumatologist soon. The hematologist wasn’t too concerned but had no explanations for the high b12 or symptoms. I was relieved and frustrated at the same time

[@Vivekdevops]

​@@iphythhey ,, how did you cope up with it ...

[@Charmundo]

I have high folic acid in my blood. It is extreme. What does that mean? I have constant pain and fatigue.

[@swintegrative]

Check out video on high folate it is a recent one.

[@TheDbwillia]

I have been testing high b12 levels for 7 years - but no other symptoms or issues. They did scans of my liver and abdominal and nothing shows up. It’s went down a bit - was closer to 2000 and now it’s like 1500 - but I have no other symptoms and all blood tests and scans are clear. One other weird thing is one of our children also tested high- not outrageous like mine but 100 above the normal range. Could my issue just be genetic?

[@swintegrative]

yes it could be

[@cabreraclinic4097]

Does a similar test exist for B6? Could you do a video on causes of persistently high B6 levels in the absence of supplementation? Patient also has COMT, MTRR, and AHCY mutation and persistently low serum magnesium resistant to supplementation. Thanks for your insight

[@enjolladupree8562]

My blood test shows the vitamin B12 was high, it’s 2000. I was taking the vitamin B 12 1000 MCG from Spring Valley from Walmark about 2 years. Do you think that’s what caused it? Do I need to stop taking it for permanently? Sorry I am not good with the English, thank you.

[@swintegrative]

If u were taking when u did the blood test, yes it is likely

[@enjolladupree8562]

@@swintegrative Thank you very much and do I need to stop taking the vitamin B12?

[@DBrownCo]

Thank you!

[@swintegrative]

You're welcome!

[@coyboy1120]

I have had b12 deficiency symptoms most of my life, but the test showed 12 right in the middle of normal. I have mthfr gene mutation, unspecific auto-immune and unspecific auto-inflammatory disorders. I was started on Folbee about a year ago with not much improvement to symptoms. If anything some symptoms are worse. Dr recently pulled some labs and binding capacity is very low, but all levels are normal still. The only other change is steady decline of ferritin and a high vitD (but i do love in HI). Any insight?

[@errorrr1784]

my doc told me few month ago to take b12 shots and now when I did the test my b12 is at 7000, I’m feeling most of the time dizzy constant headaches and water retention in my calves is there a way to get rid of this much of b12 and how can I do it ? Or any way to get rid of it ? I’m already drinking too much water

[@swintegrative]

It will gradually work its way out. There is no way that I know of.

[@Vivekdevops]

Hey ,,, did it come down ?!

[@mikekelp2310]

I eat methyl b12 tablets all the time, it gives me a buzz.

[@rico1357]

You only talk about elevated ALT and AST levels. does this mean that very low levels of this Enzymes is nothing to worry about? Doesn't low levels mean something is not going to happen in our bodies?

[@swintegrative]

I think low levels are more to do with malnutrition but not sure. Usually not as much of a concern

[@AnnaMaria-zm8cv]

Is this test similar to the HoloTC test? I was high on serum B12 and fairly low on active B12 (HoloTC). I was suggested to do MMA test now, but I did those tests abroad because we have such cranky laws concerning bloodtesting and all they think of is serum testing here.

[@swintegrative]

It is similar yes. it is looking at transcobalmin saturation rather than total TC.