Question 1

lately i've had a "craving" for chemical smells (gasoline, rubber cement, etc). is this a sign of a vitamin deficiency, or any other health issue?

Accepted Answer

Please see your doc: He/she may refer you to a neurologist to rule out any neurological disorders.  Peace and good health.

Question 2

can any type of vitamin deficiency in the body have direct or indirect effect on platelet counts?

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Yes: Vitamin K is essential in the clotting process as are daily multivits.

Question 3

a week ago had an episode that felt like a heart attack which left me with tingles pronounced on the left side of my body and a weird weakness, but not debilitating in any way. panic attack, vitamin deficiency or smth else? no insurance for now so?

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: It's difficult to give you an accurate advice. You should not worry much at this time; however, if symptoms recur with the same pattern, you should see a neurologist by then.

Question 4

is there a vitamin deficiency that would cause twitching throughout the body? including ear drums, anus, eye lids, mouth, neck. lead poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin d: you mightvesntcto get your doctor to check vitamin d and ca level to make sure. Lead poisoning doesn't do that

Question 5

pain all over body, numb in face & fingers, leg cramps at night, neg blood tests for vitamin deficiency, mono or thyroid, slightly elevated wbc?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Have you checked your serum iron, ferritin, iron biding capacity, and percentage saturation? You may have iron deficiency that may cause restless leg syndrome.

Question 6

what problems can a vitamin deficiency cause. ?

Accepted Answer

Depends on specific: Each vitamin deficiency has its own problems....which vitamin are you concerned about?

Question 7

what is the most common type of vitamin deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D: Although there is quite a debate ranging on what level defines a vitamin d deficiency and therefore it is hard to say precisely how many people actually have one, the lack of sun exposure for many people and poorer conversion among the elderly seems to be making this the number one deficiency.

Question 8

how can you make sure you don't get vitamin deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Eat real foods: Eating a variety of fresh, unprocessed foods can ensure that you are getting vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients that are part of a balanced diet.  Eat fruits and vegetables in all the colors of the rainbow (not artificial colors) - the colors show that the food has phyto (plant-based) nutrients.  To make sure you cover all your bases you can also take a food-based vitamin-mineral supplement.

Question 9

how to find out if i have some sort of vitamin deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Blood test: The only way to know definitively if you have a deficiency is to check your blood. Vitamin d, b12and folate are routine tests available in most labs and covered by insurance. The other vitamins usually require a special labs, are  more expensive, and may not be covered under insurance.

Question 10

what is recommended to help to find out if i i have vitamin deficiency?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Different vitamin deficiencies have different symptoms. If you are concerned see your doctor and they can recommend the appropriate blood test based on your symptoms.

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Lately i've had a "craving" for chemical smells (gasoline, rubber cement, etc). is this a sign of a vitamin deficiency, or any other health issue?

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Can any type of vitamin deficiency in the body have direct or indirect effect on platelet counts?

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A week ago had an episode that felt like a heart attack which left me with tingles pronounced on the left side of my body and a weird weakness, but not debilitating in any way. panic attack, vitamin deficiency or smth else? no insurance for now so?

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Is there a vitamin deficiency that would cause twitching throughout the body? including ear drums, anus, eye lids, mouth, neck. lead poisoning?

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Pain all over body, numb in face & fingers, leg cramps at night, neg blood tests for vitamin deficiency, mono or thyroid, slightly elevated wbc?

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What problems can a vitamin deficiency cause. ?

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What is the most common type of vitamin deficiency?

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How can you make sure you don't get vitamin deficiency?

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How to find out if i have some sort of vitamin deficiency?

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What is recommended to help to find out if i i have vitamin deficiency?

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