Vitamin B12

Bay_Kat

Bay_Kat

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Got some test results back today, they say my vitamin B12 is low. It's 264, normal is 239-931. They are telling me that since it's so close to the low end I need to get B12 shots. Should I get a second opinion? I got other results too that weren't perfect but not horrible and they want me to take all kinds of meds and vitamins. I know the doctor is usually right, but I'm one of those that hates taking meds unless it's absolutely necessary, I do take BP meds now and have been for many years.
 
Roman

Roman

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You are in the low spectrum of the normal numbers. It is up to you. I use to have Vitamin B-12 injections, and WOW...did I ever have some energy!
 
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daylily

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Roman said:
You are in the low spectrum of the normal numbers. It is up to you. I use to have Vitamin B-12 injections, and WOW...did I ever have some energy!
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I could definitely use some energy lately, B12 sounds good to me! :biggrin:
 
vraiblonde

vraiblonde

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"Vitamin shots" are what all those celebrities say they get when they're really getting speed.
 
Roman

Roman

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Right after getting my first injection (About 2 hours), I peed red. They didn't tell me that this might happen, and I thought I had a UTI. I wanted to tell you about that, to save you the scare!
 
Bay_Kat

Bay_Kat

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She kept saying it's up to me if I want them or not, I'll have to think about it. My iron is low also, so I may just start taking One a Days with iron or something. My insurance is about to change over due to my hubby's job change. So, I'll see what happens with that.
 
cricketmd

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Bay_Kat said:
She kept saying it's up to me if I want them or not, I'll have to think about it. My iron is low also, so I may just start taking One a Days with iron or something. My insurance is about to change over due to my hubby's job change. So, I'll see what happens with that.
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Have you tried taking B-12 vitimin over the counter and see if that improves it some first ... maybe? :shrug:
 
desertrat

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Bay_Kat said:
Got some test results back today, they say my vitamin B12 is low. It's 264, normal is 239-931. They are telling me that since it's so close to the low end I need to get B12 shots. Should I get a second opinion? I got other results too that weren't perfect but not horrible and they want me to take all kinds of meds and vitamins. I know the doctor is usually right, but I'm one of those that hates taking meds unless it's absolutely necessary, I do take BP meds now and have been for many years.
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If it's just a bit low and you feel ok, don't sweat it. Maybe take some OTC B-12.
 
Bay_Kat

Bay_Kat

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That's just the thing, with all these things being "low" you'd think I'd be tired all the time, but I'm not, I do P90x every day, walk 3 miles each evening and only sleep for about 5 hours a night. I don't feel bad either. I know the numbers don't lie, but I'm afraid to have any more energy than I already do.
 
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