Question 1

will a vitamin b12 deficiency lead to low hemoglobin?

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Yes: It will lead to a macrocytic (large blood cell) hypochromic (low hemoglobin) type of anemia.

Question 2

is it possible to have a vitamin b12 deficiency if your serum level is 250 p/mol? have every symptom plus high mcv and mch

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As a matter of fact yes: I cannot go into the complex details, but I had two young patient's years ago, both of whom had elevated blood levels of vitamin B12.  But both of them also had evidence of thiamin deficiency that would result in deficiency of energy.  I concluded that vitamin B12 was collecting in the blood and not being used in metabolism.  Try a supplement of thiamin and see whether the vitamin B12 levels come down.

Question 3

have vitamin b12 deficiency, and was told to start taking daily high dose oral supplements (injections not practical). so many options! what's best?

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Try sublingual tabs: Try the sublingual tablets, then get  your levels tested in 3-6 months. Place the tablet beneath your tongue/allow it to dissolve.Can be taken with /without food.Heavy alcohol intake can decrease the effectiveness of this medication. Talk with you doctor if you are drink alcohol on a regular basis.  B12 also available in tablet / nasal forms. B12 found in meat, fish, liver cheeses/milk. Take car.

Question 4

can having vitamin b12 deficiency lead to high blood pressure?

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B12 Deficiency: B12 deficiency is associated with an anemia, neuropathies, and non-specific neurological affects such as fatigue, depression, and psychosis. The deficiency is not associated with high blood pressure per se.

Question 5

who is at risk of vitamin b12 deficiency?

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Many: The classic B12 deficient people are severe alcoholics and vegan type vegetarians.  Obviously, the reason for the deficiency is different in the two groups. Vegans simply don't eat enough B12 containing foods.  Alcoholics are a bit more complicated than that.

Question 6

can vitamin b12 deficiency cause migraines?

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B12: B12 deficiency is associated with neuropathies and non-specific neurological symptoms such as irritability, fatigue, depression, and psychosis. It is not associated with migraine headaches, per se.

Question 7

how common is vitamin b12 deficiency in the elderly ?

Accepted Answer

Not rare: Estimated that 10-15% of people over age 65 have B12 deficiency, with or without symptoms (anemic, neurologic, mental status, hearing, dementia, balance, etc).  Can be checked with blood tests; easily rxd; late neural findings may not be reversible.

Question 8

vitamin b12 deficiency causes itching, what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Decisive treatment: Don't know if it's the cause of your itch, if you are B12 deficient, either from an ill-advised experiment with a vegetarian lifestyle without supplementation, or pernicious anemia or harboring a fish tapeworm, you had better start getting supplemented now and continuing or you are going to end up with brain damage. Forgive my frankness, and i hope your physician made this clear as well.

Question 9

what are signs and symptoms of vitamin b12 deficiency?

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B12 deficiency: Mental confusion, headaches, impulsivity, paranoia, pins & needles in extremeties, balance problems.

Question 10

are  the symptoms of celiac disease and vitamin b12 deficiency alike?

Accepted Answer

Not similar!: These diseases can coexist, but their symptoms are not similar!

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