VITAMIN B12 DEFICIENCY | Hair Loss, Fatigue and Anxiety | My Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Chatting about my vitamin B12 deficiency. Including what vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms I had (there were quite a few!), how I got diagnosed and my treatment.
For more information on vitamin B12 deficiency please go to the NHS website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamin... and talk to your doctor.
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[@luke5152]

I’m going through this right now brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, tinnitus, pins and needles on my head, shortness of breath, palpitations etc. my doctor says my b12 in fine I don’t believe that so I’m having a b12 injection done privately. It takes over your life especially the tiredness and brain fog are the worst. Heart goes out to anyone else going through this 😕💜

[@veereshvastrad3501]

How are you my friend, are you able to exercise?

[@libradrag0n]

@luke5152 Don't trust your B12 blood test results. From the NIH: > Low vitamin B12 levels can be measured as false normal or false high, especially in pernicious anemia, due to excessive amounts of anti-intrinsic factor antibodies present in the serum.

[@78jgvincent57]

Doing any better?

[@xavierbrown6560]

I got the tinnitus thing and I was like maybe I’m missing vitamins and minerals

[@jadep4802]

Here to say that just because intrinsic factor is negative does NOT mean you don't have pernicious anemia.

[@rachelf1124]

I was diagnosed with B12 deficiency 2 years ago after years of fatigue which was always put down to my mental health! I was on injections every 10 weeks until Covid hit & they then stopped my injections & replaced them with oral supplements. By week 12 I was drained & this went on to develop into regular migraines, limb pain & there was a period where my vision went completely blurred & I was taken to eye casualty who said my eyes were healthy & couldn’t pin down what it was. I also had Tinnitus, a mouth full of ulcers & by the end, I couldn’t walk because I had such bad pins & needles in my hands & feet, it felt like I was walking on glass! GP surgery said none of the above could be down to my B12, they retested & said I was fine & in the thousands. It was only when I got my injections back, I started to feel better & now a year later, I’d say I’ve only just gotten back to my baseline. I recently persuaded them to prescribe them every 8 weeks but still to this day, no one will acknowledge it was B12 related.

[@AmyWare]

I am so sorry to hear that you have had such a rough time, I hope that now your are having injections regularly things are improving for you x

[@nickslifevlogs]

It's hard actually to make even the medical practitioners to believe that you were b12 deficient so for me I just took sublingual b12 tablets, along with D3 and folic acid. I've heard that you will suffer from the long term effects of being deficient on b12 however who knows God only knows if you will totally heal one day. Just trust the Lord.

[@michelleb7464]

Me too! My blood levels were high but my symptoms only got better with b12 injections! I can't figure out why

[@lindawarner6261]

I know where u r coming from Rachel!!! I have sent a comlaints email 2 the Scottish dept. that deals with problems re: b12 when I found out some heartless jobsworth had removed the b12 jab when Covid appeared & wanted 2 lighten the load 4 G.P.s (who dont even give patients this jag). I thought I was taken off the jag cos I didnt need it & have suffered for all this time thinking Covid was 2 blame!!! I will take this issue as far as I can...moreso when I realise how this debilitating health issue has been swept under the carpet!!!

[@beatathakur2292]

Thank you so much for sharing. So many people are suffering with B12 deficiency, your video might save someone’s life.

[@davidmatei7598]

Do Not FORGET, if you take B12 vitamin în any form you must take also B9 (folic acid), your body wil not absorb B12 at a celular level if your B9(folic acid) is low THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT

[@NoNo-tl9dc]

B12 deficiency is due to the individual person intrinsic factor being blocked.. unfortunately we can't absorb b12 for energy from food and drinks like other people.. I have to inject b12 once a week for the rest of my life to sustain my life ( b12 is linked to Pernicious Anemia)

[@shamunra3621]

@@NoNo-tl9dc that is not the only reason for b12 deficiency and that is not what that person was talking about.

[@totuyabuisness8597]

That's why I combine my b12 with b complex too

[@mem1701movies]

@@NoNo-tl9dc why not try sublingual? Studies show it to be effective.

[@akon6074]

Does acidex work as folic acid b9 ?

[@FaithHouck]

This video was wonderful! Thankyou for spending the time to explain so deeply your experience. I am having a lot of the same issues and my physician has not understood how much of a problem I have.

[@sahilgupta8147]

It took me almost 7 years to figure out that I was running low on on B12 and Vitamin D. I have had same symptoms for all those years and was being diagnosed with anxiety and depression. It was only 3 weeks back, I somehow across a video like yours and got myself tested for vitamin b12 and D and they were abnormally low. B12 was 69 and vitamin D was 22.5. and I just wanted to beat shit out of my doctors. Now I am on supplements and feeling a little better than before and hope will feel perfect by 6-8 months.

[@AmyWare]

So pleased to hear you’ve finally got a diagnosis and have started treatment. I hope things continue to improve for you and you feel better soon.

[@n81mobile]

Same here

[@n81mobile]

@@AmyWare can you give suggest any suppliment for b12?

[@sahilgupta8147]

@@n81mobile if you live in India then yes. I am taking MECONERV FORTE capsule daily. It's a 90 days course. And for vitamin D take 60k iu sachet or chewable tablet of any good company once a week for 7-8 weeks. You will see difference around 2 months and hopefully recovery. Do take care of your digestive health because it is important for recovery. Eat lots of fruits, raw salad and nuts.

[@n81mobile]

@@sahilgupta8147 thanks I am also taking meconerv forte 1000mcg since 20 days....you already joined a whatsapp group ?

[@annamarbellaofficial]

Thank you for sharing! My symptoms are exactly like yours verbatim! I’ve been experiencing this for six months now my doctor originally wanted to prescribe me migraine and vertigo medication and I really insisted that we find the root of the problem. Finally my blood test came back and show that I am vitamin B12 and D3 deficient not severely, but definitely low. Yesterday was the first day of taking supplements. Fingers crossed this solves my problem! Because who would’ve known a B12 deficiency what affect your life so severely.

[@tinateryy2456]

Hi Amy, I have just had bloods taken to check for b12. I have extreme tiredness to the point where I get exhausted even bathing or washing, I can't even socialise as I'm to tired, It's affecting my work. I feel very down, anxious, lifeless, it's effecting all areas of my life. I have most of the symptoms even brain fog and palpitations. I hope your feeling better and thank you for talking about it, it's really helped me.

[@AmyWare]

Thank you for your message! I am so sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well, I really hope that the doctors get to the bottom of it soon for you. If it is your B12 I hope that you get your injections quickly and that you start feeling better soon - it won't be overnight but little steps will get you there!

[@tinateryy2456]

@@AmyWare thank you Amy, I hope so.

[@areejqayyum9643]

@@tinateryy2456 how's u ???

[@tinateryy2456]

@@areejqayyum9643 I'm good thank you. How are you?

[@areejqayyum9643]

@@tinateryy2456 I'm better... Are you taking supplements ??? Or injections ??

[@stevengraff8687]

Thank you Amy. For me the creeping list of symptoms delayed diagnosis. But when I was overwhelmed with the thought of "what the hell is wrong with me, am I loosing my mind." This led to a discovery of B-12 and iron deficiencies with their lists of seemingly random symptoms which aligned with mine. Thank you so much for talking about time frames for reversal of symptoms. There is very little KZbin conent with people on supplementation that helps set expections and an understanding of which, if any, symptoms can be reversed.

[@pamelarobinson6087]

Hello I’m so glad I came across your video I am experiencing everything that you talked about and I have an appointment on Wednesday so please pray for me thank you♥️🙌🏽

[@rafaelcazares2937]

How did your appointment go Pamela?

[@zyiroz5936]

Sorry you had to go through that, glad you are feeling better now. I had got diagnosed today. I felt like I always needed to sleep, I would take a na for 2 hours every day because my body just felt exhausted, like I could sleep anywhere. I get cold hands, a lot of colds (flu), I felt stomach and bladder pain, stiff muscles and ache joints, eye pressure and blocked sinuses. I felt sluggish all the time, I’ve been put on cyanoocobalmin pills, nervous but I just have to think they will make me feel normal again. Thanks everyone for reading, hope you all have a good day

[@SarahSmith-hd8kd]

Hello. Long time after post now... but couple questions. How are you now? Did you have muscle mass loss and weakness? Did you feel fatigue even after sleep or naping?

[@quintonmcleod599]

The reason why so many of you can't absorb b12 is because the good bacteria in your gut is very low. This can happen when you're on anti biotics. To reverse this, you need to take a probiotic to absorb b12. Probiotics are important - so much so that it's considered an important organ in your body.

[@gigafia5358]

Yes this is right. I have g pylori witch lowers stomach acid ,cant digest b12,iron...this is serious ,and doctors dont take it serious..i had horrible symptoms from low b12,ferritin , like mental confuson,memory loss,brain fog,fatigue,no motivation,hair loss, i did take supplement it did not help because i have this gut infection

[@anujbhardwaj3960]

@@gigafia5358 how can we solve this gut problem

[@goozfrabah579]

Have iliostomy dont have gut bacteria

[@paulineverriere8054]

Thank you…thank you….I’m on it now…respetologist …now wanting to do breathing tests..Etc…I don’t know how you got into work…I find hard getting from bed to chesterfield…you have answered so much..I want to cry

[@AmyWare]

I really hope you start to feel better soon x

[@randomoverpopulatedworldid3286]

you're hair looks great now! glad you got treatment... thinking of getting b12 shots due to hair loss mostly. some fatigue but overall no other symptoms. and I stopped taking prilosec, which hinders b12 absorption. plus i WAS a vegetarian and ate little animal product besides cheeses for most of my life.

[@avnigupta523]

What is your b12 level?

[@mrssarahpen]

Thank you for sharing this, I am trying to get an appointment with my GP, but after doing research I am convinced I have a deficiency

[@AmyWare]

I hope you get some answers soon and that you start feeling better x

[@elnosworld9893]

This was a very very very excellent video on B12 deficiency. I have watched many doctors talk about it and it severely pales in comparison To the content in this video So bravo to you I have a B12 deficiency. And when I would like to touch upon since it wasn’t mentioned in the video and of course many people do not know, is that whether people are aware of it or not your electronics and your cell phone devices can actually be a contributing factor to becoming by 12 deficient. I know that sounds like an awful lot to someone who thinks that that’s impossible however, people tend to not want to believe things because it then requires them to make modifications to their lifestyle which most people are not interested in and particularly if they’re relatively content with how things are Humans are creatures of habit we very much do not want to give up our vices and so phones have become quite device for the human populous If you wish to learn more about the reasoning why I might suggest that B 12 can also be brought on by cell phone and electronic devices that admit electromagnetic frequencies, The story of Madame Curie will be quite interesting and eye-opening for the people who actually have eyes to see and ears to hear He played a significant role in the medical community and our ability to have certain technology today that was not available but it did cost her her life Is it something your jocker is going to talk about with you and as a matter of fact even people in circles that I travel in will not even take this into consideration. But I am a medical intuitive and this is my purpose in life The importance of putting your phone on airplane mode while you are resting or while it is on your body and only removing airplane mode when necessary in other words, when you’re planning to use your phone whether it is to text someone possibly to receive a text or to make a phone call is imperative for your health. You should also find out which one of your Allen devices and appliances are also emitting electromagnetic frequencies and do your best to modify your lifestyle in order to mitigate the potential damage it can cost. There are many wonderful products on the market make sure that you are reading the reviews from peoples experiences with these products before you make a purchase and you also want to make sure that those individuals her crate in these products are well-informed and have put together a product which is going to work for you. If you have not heard of grounding or earth thing I recommend that you also practiced this as it will help with many of the issues that not only you have struggled with Which may be contributing and might not be relative to a deficiency in itself The documentary is called grounded and in parentheses it says the documentary Nearest a piece of art of a woman sitting down I believe holding the earth within her arms one arm at the top and one at the bottom of the earth Technically this is it efficiency because the earth herself has healing properties which are in the form of ions that can only enter the soul of the foot and this helps to balance the left and right hemisphere of the brain. The right will always resonate with the earth in the left will always be jacked up meaning overstimulated by all of these frequencies which we are surrounded by. 20 minutes a day should suffice and it’s preferred that you’re on actual dirt as opposed to grass if you find it difficult to stand you can always pull up a lawn chair and make yourself a little patch of dirt by clearing any plant matter and sitting there for a minimum of 20 minutes a day. You’ll start to find that the pain in your body may dissipate you’ll have better sleep more clarity of mind in an overall general sense of well-being 🤍

[@jrosebud2021]

Thank you. I just found out mine is 115 and got my first shot. Upwards and onwards!

[@BiomedbyAnna]

How are you feeling after the shot?

[@Petal4822]

I have had two B12 injections, the dizzy feeling has gone, still tired and my appetite is back.

[@safaritravels9253]

This is a quite relief for me after watching this video.

[@polkolkj4788]

Vitamin B12 and low folate almost destroyed my mind I thought i will be crazy from intensive thoughts and panic attacks . Mine when I discovered it was 150 . Most of my b12 symptoms are mental for me

[@luisvenegas5308]

How are you now ?

[@CherryBlossom-bc1pv]

Did you get any better after taking the vitamin?

[@yasmin-pv8oe]

How are you now? My symptoms are also mental

[@ffmax9129]

​@@yasmin-pv8oehiiiiiii😢

[@beelaxb5712]

After experiencing brain fog, numbness and tiredness for awhile and then all of a sudden my hair loss i decided to visit my doctor who did blood tests got my results the next day and was told i had vitamin b12 deficiency and folate deficiency anaemia! Waiting to have my b12 injections now but would advise anyone with these symptoms to have their blood tests done. The worse symptom for me was my memory loss hoping these injections are going to help.

[@divyaahuja1327]

How r u feel now

[@girishranjan1220]

Bro I have the same thing the doctor said to test for b12 and D25 after 6 months of anxiety meds 😢

[@luciabrilo5929]

Jesus! I just landed on your channel because of the B12 subject. I had blood test done and I am B12 and iron deficient and my symptoms are like yours, the one I am worried is my memory loss and twitching. Waiting on my Doctors to see where we go from this, looks like it’s going to be long battle before I feel better like myself. Thank you for this video!

[@madouhedi4115]

The same im also

[@thegeekwhisperer]

I saw Dr Andrew Klein at the Cambridge Iron clinic Nuffield hospital privately. He helped me know how to self inject b12

[@luckylu6657]

Did the memory lost /brain fog get better?

[@chetanrs]

You had twitches all over your body, inside and out ?

[@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order]

For several years I've been experiencing low energy, constant muscle twitching all over my body not solved with water/ electrolytes, and occasional pin-prick sensations on face and limbs. I have regular blood tests but I don't even know if they test for low B-12, and I'm hearing that even when they do it is often missed. For months I have been suffering with orthostatic blood pressure. Just lately my hair is falling out. I don't know if low B-12 is the culprit, but it wouldn't surprise me as my diet used to be very poor. Today I had my first B-12 injection at a cosmetic clinic. Fingers crossed it helps me!! Oh I forgot to mention the brain fog!! On the way to my injection today I missed my bus because I sat down at the wrong bus stop. I've lived in this area for 10 years, I should know which bus stop it is by now!!!!

[@mayakabbara7693]

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing. I am suffering severely from tinnitus at the moment. I just got my b12 tested and I am at 569 so I am not deficient. I was actually hoping I was so that I could start my journey to recovery. I have began supplementing either way to see if my tinnitus will improve. Did yours improve after the b12 shots?

[@mtv4701]

Could you be perimenopausal? B12 and other vitamin deficiencies often present themselves at this time. As does thyroid problems, all of which and the perimenopause itself can cause tinnitus, and other symptoms that are similar. All this can begin in your late 30's but more likely in your 40's. Happened to me and so many other woman I know. Dr Louise Newson, has a great website about this.

[@Rose-wx2ct]

Check b6...also when i had tinuitis the only thing that helped is a mouthguard-the one dentist make transparent...it seems my jaw is not great,i grind teeth coz it is not sitting properly,or you may have wrong aligment of teeth....i barely have any tinnuitis now for a year i wear it every evening...hope this may help you

[@Rene_Christensen]

Have you had your genes tested, specifically MTHFR variations? That is the cause of my own issues over many years, and getting B12 injections have given me back energy. I can get the numbers up by eating B12, but it does not get converted correctly, so I have no effect of it, and have to have injections. I do crash very quickly though, as you mention.

[@leahmead5947]

I was so tired for so long I thought it was just how I was. That I didn’t have as much energy as other people but in the last month I noticed tingling and numbness on my left side and I couldn’t do yoga anymore without falling over. I’ve also had back issues for over a year and they just gave me painkillers and they said to let them know if I had bladder problems. I was and told them that but nothing happened, and for the last year haven’t been able to fully empty my bladder. I’m always dizzy but when I passed out in February the blood test came back fine. Recently my legs became weak and I was struggling to walk as I had no balance and it got worse so I spoke to a doctor again, told them my symptoms and they ordered a blood test and the results came back that I was severely deficient in b12 and the next day they booked me in to have injections every other day for two weeks following with b12 tablets and injections again in a few months. I looked it up and then realised it explained so many things I’d taken as normal for me, hearing my heartbeat and being breathless, being too tired to get up for a drink and avoiding drinking too much water because I was too tired to get up for the bathroom. So so many issues. Now I’m worried that my legs won’t go back to normal and I’ll walk like a drunk person forever but am looking into physiotherapy and hoping incorporate yoga to help build balance back up. I don’t have vertigo but often feel like the room is going dark, I hear my blood in my head and almost faint almost daily. I can’t think straight at all, I forget what words I want to use, can’t seem to listen to people. It’s awful, and I’ve got adhd so I already have that problem. Right now I feel like an old person as I can’t hold on to any thought. Thanks for this video x

[@guncontrolisusingbothhands2331]

Sorry to hear about your ordeal. You're too sweet and pretty to be going through all that stuff. I'm convinced we have the worst doctors in the world in the US. My brother suffered for years with a misdiagnosis of Schizophrenia and not one doctor ever tested his B12. He eventually collapsed into a coma in a state mental hospital and was sent to a medical hospital where after 2 days of blood tests they determined it was a high ammonia. They gave him a drug to lower ammonia which brought him out of the coma, but couldn't tell me what caused his ammonia to get so high. They never once tested his B12, but when I brought it to their attention they ordered a B12 serum test and when it was on the low side of normal, they ruled out B12 as causing the problem. They didn't even know to test his B12 at the tissue level with a methylmalonic acid test. I finally concluded they were incompetent and started doing my own research and tests through online labs. I had his methylmalonic acid tested and it was sky high. The B12 serum test is no good because it can show normal in the blood while being low at the tissue level for over 5 years. When it gets low at the tissue level, methylmalonic acid gets high and starts dissolving the myelin sheaths from the nerves. When the sheaths are dissolved there is nothing to contain the electrical signals in the nerves and it shocks surrounding tissue causing pain. When the M acid gets high, it also disrupts enzymes in the urea cycle that convert ammonia to urea, and when the ammonia gets high it causes a whole other set of problems. It was causing, hallucinations, depression and other problems in my brother. I also discovered my brother has a MTHFR gene mutation where he can't methylate B12, so he has to have methyl B12. One good thing is, new research is showing the body will heal alot of the nerve damage from a low B12. The myelin sheaths will start reforming once the B12 is restored to normal levels. I also had him tested for free copper and it was elevated 4 times normal. The free copper is caused by an ATP7B copper binding gene defect, which his so called doctor had never heard of. Along with other things, a high free copper can also deplete B12. When the free copper gets high enough it causes balance problems too. The free copper test code at Lab Corp is 279071. 99.9% of doctors have never even heard of free copper since it's a new discovery, so they'll order a normal serum copper test, which is not the same. Have you ever had your free copper tested Leah?

[@akaboo69]

I thought I had hypoglycemia but it turns out I'm anemic. This video is great because I feel understood. I feel like crap on a daily basis

[@smritigupta9227]

Hi Amy! Thanks a lot for the detailed video. I am going through similar symptoms. I am taking B12 injection since past 3 months ( 8 weekly then monthly). Did you get vertigo even after taking b12 injections?

[@raymondfitzgerald-kuhl5976]

I have B12 shots every week, suffered immeasurably for years until I researched every possibility. The docs were useless, especially the surgeon who operated on the wrong vertebrae and ended my career.

[@cathalsmith730]

Raymond could u give me more info please

[@raymondfitzgerald-kuhl5976]

@@cathalsmith730 I was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, being a designer, animator, artist. Then they said it was trapped nerves not CTS. After the op I was bed ridden for four years, frustration become depression become anxiety and a stroke. That’s when I give up on all medication and began to fight back. I was seen by a independent neurologist who said that I still had CTS and they should not have operated in the first place. And now we have learned that they operated on the wrong vertebrae…….

[@billywalker8581]

Cheers Amy we’ll put across

[@billywalker8581]

How long did it take you to get sorted out amy ?

[@manjularoya7051]

With Ovidius 19 we hv. Lost our life. None of us know how to start our new life. Mean time we r ill with B12. I am down with iT. Being old I am on B12 tablet.. I Enjoyed your style of explaining. Thanks / God bless u.

[@msolorzano6990]

I have been in the process now of seeking treatment. Major symptoms as described started four months ago and within the past two weeks found very low B12 deficiency and other B levels were borderline. I’m hoping my doctor will start injections and I will request the test for intrinsic tractor as you mentioned. I am currently taking 9000 mcg tablets for B12 and a B complex supplement while i’m waiting for the doctors intervention. Do you recommend anything else & how can I tell if my body is absorbing the B12, would I notice a difference with high dose tablets?

[@rossliu6359]

I heard that b2 deficiency will affect iron absorption to make red blood cells, i feel better when i take b complex plus b12 rather than just b12.

[@gigafia5358]

I hope you feeling better. I have all the same symptoms,feels like dying,the anxiety was horrible,dementia like symptoms,cant make desitions,memory,brain fog, crying for no reason, night sweats, hair loss, pale skin the list goes on...my doctor never told me about that did u have problems with your hormones??

[@thekidsergio2274]

Hi please can you elaborate on your dementia like symptoms and did you also suffer eye problems like tracking and focusing hope you feeling better thanks.

[@ffmax9129]

Huuiiiii

[@lynna5362]

Thank you so much for your informative vlog on B12. I feel just like you're describing and hoping one day I will feel better. I am a vegan and realize that I will probably have to eat eggs and fish... Which makes me so sad eating animals.Thanks again, Lynn

[@0909cxc]

In Mind Over Medicine by Dr. Lissa Rankin, beef liver (powder) helped her vegan and depressed patients recover.

[@jozefien1702]

you don't because some people have a problem with absorption of b12 so if that is the case eating meat won't solve the problem. You can try tablets but take the active forms of b12 thats the important thing and take it with folicacid because they go hand in hand. if tablets don't work you may need injections

[@kevinmoffatt7146]

This condition sucks. I was diagnosed in November '22 after going to the doctors with heart palpitations. It turned out my B12 level was 88ng/l, so just over half the minimum reference range of 160. What is most frightening is that a week before, I thought I felt okay, but in reality I didn't realise how ill I had become. It was only once I'd started treatment that I looked back over the past few years, pieced together a lot of things that had happened and realised. Like you I had the loading doses - 6 injections over 2 weeks, then I was put on to daily 1000mcg tablets. I had my last injection on December 2nd, and I still have enough tablets to take me to mid-March. The main thing I have noticed is my nervous system coming back to life, especially the vagus nerve which runs from your neck, right through the centre of your body down to your pelvis. It fires randomly in my stomach and chest area, like mini electric shocks. My digestive system is far more active because it feels more connected to my emotions and I can feel emotions, especially nervousness and sadness in my stomach a lot more strongly. I have been really emotional! The nervous feeling is the worst one though. It's like having butterflies in your stomach only for no specific reason and it seems to be worse in the mornings and okay in the evenings. It's really affecting me - I have never felt as vulnerable as I do now. At its worst I just curl up in bed and hope it passes soon. I have also had various muscles in my arms and legs twitch on occasion, and I have noticed being able to feel my pulse in various places in my body really strongly. My left arm and hand, particularly, along with my stomach. I am really hoping this is just nerves waking up or reparing in those areas and that in time it settles down. One of the worst things about this condition is that recovery seems to be so up and down. One step forward, two steps back. Sometimes I feel hopeful, other times I feel like my life is ruined. Yesterday, my nervousness was almost zero, and there were even a few times when I literally felt different in my mind, as if someone had turned the brightness up on the world to 11 and eveything felt clearer and sharper - even my vision. I thought it was a breakthrough moment but then it went away. Today, I am nervous as hell and everything seems dark and dismal. I want to feel hope that the way I felt yesterday in those moments is the way I'm going to feel all the time when I recover but I am scared to in case I jinx it or something. I knew already that recovery would be a slow, gradual process and I am only 10 weeks in and technically haven't even finished my treatment yet, but some days it's hard. Hearing stories like yours does give me encouragement to keep moving forward.

[@appIejuice]

Do you struggle with memory loss? If so is taking shots helping to improve it?

[@katvarga2200]

Kevin, I’d love to talk to you more about your experience as it is very similar to mine. Especially your mention of the vagus nerve and the associated sensations. I’ve tried to discuss this experience with my PCP and neurologist, but they’re very dismissive. It would just be nice to compare notes with other patients going through this experience because, like you said, the ups and downs are mentally and emotionally draining.

[@anubhavsilas9630]

Hey! Are you fine now?

[@trayon4reel]

Yes! I have all of these symptoms but I am improving! It takes time for the nervous system to recover. 6-12 months depending on how severe. There’s hope guys we got this!

[@jonc67uk]

If you find you're on a rollercoaster energy wise over your injection period, you can supplement with methylcobalamin lozenges absorbed sublingually. A lot of people find the standard 3 monthly nice recommended dose insufficient. The recommended blood levels are insufficient for normal function for me personally. Good luck with it.

[@erlahbee]

How long did it take for your hair loss to stop after starting treatment? I started a week ago, and im wondering how long that will take

[@007nadineL]

My roommate travelled to a Carribean island or Mexico, apparently I caught a tapeworm or a parasite from them, and after that my body couldn't adsorbed Vit. B12 so I get injections. Who knows, maybe it wasn't that and I was born deficient how would I know... Symptoms I had while I was low B12 was: hair loss from all over but extra at the front like a balding man, trouble sleeping at night even if I went to bed exhausted, depression, brain fog, difficulty making decisions, numbness in my left foot, pale skin but I am Caucasian, mild metallic odd taste in my mouth, low energy, terrible red rash / hives after sun exposure on body parts exposed to sun... incl. my face ffs I don't know if they are all related to Vit b12 deficiency. .

[@gigafia5358]

Had all the same symptoms as you i was very sick and confused,feelt like dementia,the worst part is my doctor said nothing

[@girishranjan1220]

Vitamin b12 127 and Vitamin d25 hydroxy 5 Both heavy deficient Brain fog , concentration focus problem , fatigue , excessive sleep , tremors , body crams . When not taken anxiety meds for 4 days other anxiety symptoms stars like heart palpitations, anxious mind,

[@manjularoya7051]

U r good in explaining. This Coronavirus have change our life fast. We all lost appetite. We donot know hp

[@ACzGt]

Hi! What is the dose you get every 10 weeks? Thanks for sharing!

[@perryhunt2909]

Thank you, very informative.

[@BiomedbyAnna]

Fantastic video!

[@hareek3745]

Thanks for sharing valuable information, I'm, a vegetarian, also suffering from the same. Now taking supplements, not much improvement in b12 levels.

[@AmyWare]

I hope that you start to feel better soon!

[@hareek3745]

@@AmyWare Thank you. 😊

[@josiechacon-jauregui3947]

My body does not absorb b12 and other supplements due to leaky gut. I will requestb shot B12 from my doctor. My hair is falling like there's no tomorrow, blurry vision, etc. I had my level tested, it showed 1500. I Google it, I found that some people can't absorb due to various reasons, but if you take supplements and eat beef, etc. The B12 goes into your bloodstream and accumulates there, but is unable to be used by your body. Very strange but it makes sense.

[@hareek3745]

@@josiechacon-jauregui3947 It's informative, thank you. I started to go to sun regularly and it's somewhat ok. I mean, not completely OK. You may need to treat leaky gut, I think. Tc, hope to be well soon.

[@OneAffected]

21 years ago I had the b12 injections every week for 6 months. It was my mind that was the last thing to recover.

[@akon6074]

Hi, Can you elaborate about how your b12 was diagnosed and what all you did to increase ?

[@ishitachaudhary2986]

Hie @one affected what were your main symptoms?

[@chetanrs]

What we're all the symptoms that you had going on? If you don't mind sharing.

[@jennygibbons1258]

Thank you very much. Very helpful.

[@lifewithq9755]

I have this too I have undergo biopsy in July my gi wants a sample of my stomach and I'm terrified

[@surenara]

Me too b12 deficient of 118, last 15 years I suffered with vertigo and balance problem...None of the doctor suggest to take basic vitamin test rather they prescribed for mri brain, inner ear, cervical spine... though all reports were normal but doctors have never suggested for vitamin blood test.. After 15 yeara of struggle i got to know that i am b12 deficient... this one i found by myself in lab test. Even in UK, NHS doctors were saying it is due to anxiety I am getting episodes og vertigo... Tomorrow got an appointment with MD in India to figure out the plan for treatment.. Hope this will help me to get out of horrible vertigo for 15 years... I wish even our enemies should not get vertigo..horrible... Praying God and fingers crossed... Thanks Amy for your detailed explanation about your symptoms and treatment..

[@businessminds6642]

Hello can you tell me how your feeling now. I really want to know as you said you suffered from Vertigo i agree this is something I wouldn't wish even on my Enemies

[@surenara]

@@businessminds6642 hello, I feel better than before, I had foods which are rich in b12.. But I am still confused..Even now with good amount of b12, i still get dizzy( not spinning but swaying to one side). Few things i noticed and narrowed down the cause.. 1. My sitting posture - whenever i sit with hunch back , i feel dizzy.. I feel good if I sit properly and if i do regular spine muscle stretch exercise.. 2. Sinus allergy - when i take head shower frequently then i feel dizzy.. I feel good if i do mudra for sinus allergy.. 3. Low Vitamin D - When I expose myself to sun on alternative days for 45 mins each day reduce my symptoms.. I am totally confused but my research is still going on...If u have spinning sensation I would suggest you to do shoonya mudra for 15 mins morning,afternoon and night.. I use this for survival but it actually takes time to heal as vertigo never be treated shortly..it will take its own time.. pls search in you tube for shoonya mudra..this helps in all ear related problems.. I m doing this for 7 years and managing vertigo..

[@chetanrs]

What were all the symptoms your were going tru, would you pls mind sharing ?

[@surenara]

@@chetanrs too much fatigue, dizziness..every individual is different..if u have these symptoms pls chk with doctor for blood test..

[@chetanrs]

@@surenara believe it or, my reading is same as yours -- 118. How are you doing nowadays ? Did u meet the MD in India ?

[@brianlove6953]

Does the hair loss reverse? Will the hair come back or no?

[@touch_master721]

Hi. Can you write what kind of tests did you take?

[@neerasharamgopasingh7752]

Hi there thank you so much for sharing. What levels is a low b12 deficiency .

[@michaelmassy8449]

Amy use coconut water and Brahmi powder because treatment in depression and insomnia

[@nickslifevlogs]

I've had this multiple times but last 2020 I think I've had gastritis still yet to consult what causes me to be low in b12.

[@gigafia5358]

Check for h pylori

[@elizabethsbrocco6658]

I was recently diagnosed with a B12 deficiency (very similar set of symptoms as yours) and it turns out I have celiac disease. Did your doctor test you for this?

[@tinyty6570]

Question how did they find out? For me did anyone endoscopy it was negative they took 1 biopsy sample But my blood test was slightly positive . So now it’s inconsistent and my gastro just said forget about it for now we will look at something else

[@BARAKABLESSING]

If you don't mind, what form of vitamin b12 did you use? Methly or cyanocobalamin?

[@BiomedbyAnna]

Injections are usually hydroxycobalamin .. cyanocobalamin are usually tablet form but the absorption rate is extremely low.. so hardly anything is absorbed by tablets. Hope that helps

[@BARAKABLESSING]

@@BiomedbyAnna I think It depends on the location. For example here in the US, you'll be prescribed cyanocobalamin in most hospitals... The only way I got the methly form was when I tried the sublingual one

[@BLACKSTARMOVEMENTS]

Methly is best

[@BLACKSTARMOVEMENTS]

Methly is best for absorption

[@lindaellis9349]

Cyanocobalamin...the clue is in the word...cyanide!! not good for you... don't take that stuff...

[@BiomedbyAnna]

How are you feeling now Amy?

[@banzobeans]

15:37 Blood level numbers would be helpful. It seems quite relevant for newbies to know that what constitutes "low b12" or "b12 deficiency" does not mean the same thing to everyone.

[@v-22]

B12 can be EXTREMELY hard to diagnose, so don't believe one doctor, dig in deeper, do all the tests and there are many, Serum B12 is just one of many tests to find out and they still may not reveal you have a B12 deficiency.

[@localjourneytravel3608]

Hello 🙏, My vitamin b12 test result is 132 out of (120-912) , I have symptoms like laziness, anxiety, forgetfulness, always sleeping mood, dim eyesight, bad digestion, No Appetite even after skipping dinner at night.

[@sagar203]

Hey do you find any solution? I have same symptoms

[@akon6074]

@@sagar203 you did talk to dr ?

[@ffmax9129]

Hiiiiii

[@IgrwOw]

Hi! I'm taking 2mg(2000mcg) Methylcobalamin daily. its a big dose, right? my b12 was 150. do you think it will take a lot of time to increase my levels up to 500 pg/mL ? more than 2 months? I need to decrease B12 dose(2mg) to a lower level, I'm having acne problems..

[@debkassy]

My b12 was 160. I give myself an injection of 1 mL once a week. The clinic taught me how to do injections. This is part of a program I am on. I am taking bio identical hormone replacement therapy which all people...men and women over the age of 40 should be considering. My bloodwork also showed low iron, low dheas, low testosterone, etc.

[@wherethereslifethereshope9858]

Amy, did anyone bother to enquire about what your diet was like?

[@AmyWare]

In theory my diet should provide me with all the B12 I need, unfortunately my body doesn't seem to absorb it

[@theuntouchabletee4470]

I think im having the same issues i have had every test ran on me i can think of dr keep telling me i am healthy but i have these soome of your symptoms i workout a lot i wonder if i have blown through my b vitamins

[@mellewwalsh9876]

What is the best blood test? Is serum test useless? Should I do active b12 test or MMA homocysteine test

[@8mora888]

I have the mthfr mutation so the serum test shows a high amount of vit b12 but my body can’t use it. I used the homocysteine test which indicated when my body was using the methyl B12 ‘sublingual tablets’ correctly. My first homocysteine result was very high (13). As I supplemented with methyl B12, methyl folate and pyridoxal 5-phosphate my homocysteine level came done to more normal levels (6). Donating blood lowered my serum vit 12.

[@Demigodbiss]

how many months did it take for you to recover.

[@harshas5312]

My story exactly! Thanks for sharing. I find sublingual B12 helps faster than B 12 injections.

[@harshas5312]

I find taking VitaminD3 with B12 works more effectively.

[@areejqayyum9643]

1000mcg b12 sublinguals ?? Or kitne time tk Leni ha ... Many apna b13 check Kia tha 211 ha

[@frostbyte8285]

@@harshas5312 how r you now

[@harshas5312]

@@frostbyte8285 Am fine as long as I continue taking 1500mcg B12 daily..bilingual

[@harshas5312]

@@areejqayyum9643 me 1500mcg leti hu..daily

[@russellbarton7565]

I was already B12 B6 deficient and didn’t have any symptoms other than brain fog and fatigue but I drank a spoon full of castor oil to help my digestion but it wound up making things worse.

[@mem1701movies]

Because of metformin I was on death’s door. No thanks to doctors...I had to figure it out myself.

[@thegeekwhisperer]

Same here. Have you been treating your b12 deficiency caused by Metformin? I'm 3 months into injections feeling better but not a perfect upward line but definitely upward trend

[@shashankshukla4297]

What medications did u take and how long dis it take to get u fine.

[@tanzilabahauddin8026]

Take Beplex fort tablet for 6 month

[@bhavnilchavda2411]

I'm low in b12 and my nurse said to have a jab I don't know what will happen next

[@Butterflylovely5]

Methylcobalamin injections is the best form of B12 specially if you have MTHFR and Instrict Factor, don’t ever take any other form of b12 or folic acid take folate they are two different things.

[@tomdunnnz460]

B12 injections not the best way. Use methylb12 sublingual drops or spray. I use this method and instantly got rid of my deficiency and symptoms 👍

[@shashankshukla4297]

Mam how is ur b 12 now?

[@barkanellichasingdreams4142]

Link to where to buy vitamin B12?

[@margaretcollins5446]

What is the test that we take to tell us that we need to take these vitamins, could you tell me please, I am 73 yrs old.

[@AmyWare]

I went to my doctor with my symptoms and they did a blood test. I would advise talking to your doctor in the first instance as these symptoms can be caused by lots of different things not just B12 deficiency.

[@tinyty6570]

Hey anyone get the strange vision here?? I did see a eye doctor and one eye lost a little vision but not major to make me see waves a lot ( could have to do with energy too) and eyes don’t feel as focused it’s weird

[@Ramos_0507]

Are you better now? Did you find out what it was? I'm getting that feeling but everything comes out clear 😩!

[@tinyty6570]

@@Ramos_0507 nope not better I think it has to do with energy level and brain fog and nerves . My vitmain b12 was extremely low so could be why

[@MO-kz9sr]

@@tinyty6570 how are you now ?

[@xavierbrown6560]

Omg the night sweats yassssss and weirdly my hand would feel itchy like I had a rash

[@amypola5903]

Ok lets do the math. We don't make b12, we can get it from some foods.but our gut bacteria in the lower intestines are the ones that make it. And apparently ww won't absorb it without folate.....eh greens, plants foods. Id like to sew studies with vegans comparing organic to conventionally grown foods with pesticides that kill gut bacteria. Organic just got more desirable. Also which gut bacteria make b12? All or only certain kinds? Apparently that kind eats greens. As our diets change, so does our gut biome. Im not convinced the "story" we're fed about b12 is accurate.

[@user-id1ij8vc8i]

I n what you mean my love. Im on it now thanks for your. Video 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍

[@banzobeans]

Thank you

[@manish6774]

Plz let me know the best check up for vitamin b12? Serum vitamin b12 can be misleading...

[@ishitachaudhary2986]

Mma/ Homosystein/ active b12

[@8mora888]

I did the histamine test. If the result is in a high range then your body is not using the vitamin B12 properly.

[@luckylu6657]

Hi I’ve just found out I’m vitamin b12 defiecient the main symptom I’m struggling with now is memory and thinking I can not remember doing things short term my days a blur how long. Does this take to go in you’re case I’ve started injections it’s driving me mad

[@MO-kz9sr]

How are you now?

[@luckylu6657]

@@MO-kz9sr better than I was but still have times where I’m off but getting there takes a while

[@appIejuice]

How is your memory right now? How much of it has improved?

[@anubhavsilas9630]

How are you now?

[@lazylizarts]

I am veggie ,it's bit depressing that B12 is in non vegetarian diet

[@robh5748]

You appear to be insane. Start eating raw calves liver. The most nutrient dense food on the planet

[@MohitManuja]

Absolutely fine if u get some dairy products into your life . ESP fermented ones. Coming from India I can vouch on that. Don't you force people into eating what they would never. It's a scam . Join my support group if u wish.

[@Rabbit-wn4tk]

Taking b12 supplements should be part of any vegan or vegetarian diet. It’s very cheap and accessible and there’s absolutely no harm to it, but the opposite

[@maguifreitas]

I have a tingling sensation in my hands and feet. But I also end up feeling it in my arms and legs. The sensation is super mild, but I feel it. in addition to this, my heart rate is very fast at rest. I'm waiting to do tests, but everything indicates that it's a vitamin b12 deficit. In the meantime, I have started taking it and feel a slight difference

[@Lehanii]

I had this for 2 years before I established the link. The dissolvable high grade B12 (I think Cabot's) is working wonders. I kept the tingles at bay with magnesium too. This makes a huge difference.

[@maguifreitas]

@@Lehanii I have had blood tests and my iron levels are very low. Maybe that is the reason for my tingling sensations.

[@Skybluewindcool]

@@maguifreitas What is your B12 & Iron level ? symptomps gone ?

[@maguifreitas]

@@Skybluewindcool my iron level was 34 and my b12 was 569. I’m taking iron and the tingling sensation is getting better but slowly

[@Skybluewindcool]

@@maguifreitas Both B12 & Iron are in very normal range dear. Anyway what is your hemoglobin level ? And you have filling tingling or burning sensations on where n when...???

[@user-vk6rq1qd3p]

Same here on b12 supplements since 1year my b12 was 391 when I got tested one month before

[@celestin777]

How are you doing now? When I was first tested my B12 was 315 pmol/L after 6 months it got to 448 after taking tons of it...still feel like there is an underyling issue going on

[@veereshvastrad3501]

@@celestin777 to recover did you eat meat or only supplements and injection or both? How much meat you eat?

[@user-vr9cb1hm2h]

I have b12 deficiency but b12 supplements cause worsen anxiety for me. How can I help myself and go around this?

[@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order]

Maybe you need a different form of b12. there are several different ones.

[@anubhavsilas9630]

How are you doing now?

[@lora7715]

Just wanted ppl to now that B12 (magnesium as well) blood test is NOT sufficient. You can have a perfect b12 in your blood and be deficient! My sons number is 850 (b12), but according to Genova tests is is seriously deficient (all Bs,etc) Their test is 16 pages long and pricey around $300, but worth it.

[@gigafia5358]

That happend to me also...doctors are clueless. My vitamin b12 at lowest was 350,doctor did nothing! I had mental confusion,memory loss,brain fog,paranoia,anxiety,hair loss, extreme fatigue,pins and needels in my body,feelt like i was dying...do your own work people,dont trust doctors who telling you your "fine" when u are sick

[@akon6074]

@@gigafia5358 is your health mental condition better now ?

[@celestin777]

@@gigafia5358 Any update on your Vitamin B12? I suffer from all those symptoms for three years, had to quit college.

[@gigafia5358]

@@celestin777 im sorry to hear that. I was sick for 4,no idea i had low b12, it can affect your mental health so bad. Have you looked at your gut health? I had h pylori witch ment i did not absorb nutrient properly,including b12. Really bad depression and major fatigue.feel dead

[@celestin777]

@@gigafia5358Thank you for your reply, I am glad that you are better now! Actually I made a stool test on H. Pylori not long ago, I ordered it online and the same day it came I did it and it was positive. After that my GP was sceptic and ordered and official lab test for it, again stool test which came out to be negative so it left me confused. First time I checked my B12 in November 2021., the results came 315, my doctor said that I was in the middle because in our lab the referental interval is from 133-675 so he didn't look too much interested in giving me injections or do further testing to see if there was any underlying issue going on. My Vitamin D3 was also really, really low, around 8 ng, I am now on 71 ng which is good. I will look more into it but gut health is what my main focus is now, as to see if there is Celiac or something else going on but I am also baffled by our medical system.

[@user-zq2vv2um6n]

Mam Vertigo ??

[@priyankaagrawal7837]

I have low vit D & vit b 12 levels for 8 years, vit D 10 & vit B 12 130, recently diagnosed with frozen shoulder & unable to loose weight for past 7 years( 5.2 height, current weight 80 kgs, used to be 52 kgs before, 37 years old).taking supplements causes severe stomach upset. Water retention is another major problem, in a lot of pain coz of frozen shoulder & taking painkillers/ steroids.Nothing helping. Feels depressed & anxiety attacks.Dnt know what to do.😞😞

[@mem1701movies]

Try sublingual

[@user-yr4rm2je5v]

Hi, don’t worry. Taking plant based supplements will help with your problem but not causing stomach issues. I have a whole a lot of issues , I consulted with Dr. Ashwani Garg. You can google him up , he will fix all your issues.

[@lastthought180]

For frozen shoulder try a chiropractor . For stomach issues consult a ayurvedic doctor.

[@naomio.7503]

Do a stool test, rule out any parasites or h.pylori that may be causing your deficiencies. Low vitamin D gives horrible anxiety. & b12. Mine is clinically low at 21 so I know you’re feeling horrible at a level 10

[@muktagurung3377]

How about taking multivitamin to cure it?

[@AmyWare]

Unfortunately my body can't absorb B12 from anything it digests, hence why I don't get B12 from my food, so multivitamins don't work for me.

[@elibenjamen8729]

So i think i have a b12 deficiency, but after reading b12 content in energy drinks, im not so sure lol

[@theresageiger584]

I wish I had known

[@ritalawson7020]

Mushrooms are high in vitb12 iron and protein

[@hernanbarthe2457]

Never heard so. Only Veg source seem to be some particular algae. You're probably confusing with vit D. Some mushrooms IF left exposed to sun can make vit D.

[@user-sj8ox6bm6f]

Ассалому алайкум. Мен Узбекистонликман. Ревматоид полиартрит касалига 20 йил олдин чалиндим. Б 12 етарли эмас. Уни кандай дозада олсам булади. Зигир уругларини хар кун бир кошикдан енг дейишди табиблар. Фойдасини билмаяпман.

[@arnabpaul3829]

Will hair grow back after b12

[@8mora888]

Yes it will. Take the rest of the b vitamins too.

[@theresageiger584]

Im dying because I didn't know

[@tinyty6570]

They said I don’t have anemia but I have the symptoms My b12 was only 58 they started me on injections once a week then once a month and I didn’t feel better I fought and fought now I get it once a week (I hope for a while not just a month or 2) I feel lightheaded every day. New symptoms keep coming on so that is scary that means my injections once a month were not enough My vitmain D was 25 I got it in the 60s finally now I’m so pale so weak , I stubbed my toe and it turned blue immediately something is wrong with my body for real . I broke my foot and it didn’t even turn blue this isn’t me I keep getting super foggy feeling My vision is realllly strange but I seen a eye doctor it’s not too bad my eyes apparently but it feels like it is I lost weight im only 108 pounds at age 24 now Numb feet at times , tingly Back spasms I never had before ever . Acne , pale pale face and looking yucky Also I take folic acid 1mg with it Not sure if too much folic acid dose can make your symptoms worse o have no clue

[@gigafia5358]

You have all the classic symptoms,you can have iron deficiency withouth Anemia. You need to figure out why you are low. My case i have h pylori gut infection that lowers my stomach acid so i dont take up b12 and iron feels like dying. Dont give up

[@tinyty6570]

@@gigafia5358 my ferritin was 45 2 months ago not sure if that’s ok or not They said normal but on the shots can deplete it maybe it lowered more? My hemoglobin is high not low so they said no anemia but maybe I need a iron panel again?

[@MO-kz9sr]

How are you now? Di you feel better

[@aglyngdoh4109]

@@tinyty6570 how are you now and have you found the root cause.

[@tinyty6570]

@@aglyngdoh4109 still bad . And I wish all I know is I don’t absorb it and not sure why can only use shots and developed dysautomia as a secondary to this condition

[@TheBeardedSandman]

Sounds like you have MTHFR

[@michellecheatley6134]

Testing for P/A. There is no gold standard for testing, I wonder if you had a false negative. ?

[@michellecrawbuck1198]

What's a healthy b12 level?

[@thomassvensson1523]

Over 1000 I think

[@MrLuca18]

@@thomassvensson1523wow mine is 400