Question 1

if i have a vitamin b12 deficiency does it mean that i also have an iron deficiency? should i take iron supplements that come together with vitb group

Accepted Answer

No : There is no link between vitamin b12 deficiency &amp; iron deficiency anemias. Only take iron therapy if proven iron deficient by laboratory testing.

Question 2

i've had symptoms of vitamin b12 deficiency for years, does it mean that ill have permanent nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Correct diagnosis?: B12 deficiency can cause spinal cord (subacute combined degeneration) or peripheral nerve problems , but usually is treatable with B12 injections.

Question 3

they said that nerves which damaged from vitamin b12 deficiency couldn't be cured, is this means that if anxiety or depression from vb12 is permanent?

Accepted Answer

The nerves that: are being referred to are neurons, physical structures that communicate throughout the body and need vitamin B 12 and other nutrients.  The nerves you may be thinking of is a catch all term for anxiety.  That is not a permanent condition resulting from low  B 12.  A mental health professional can help.  Also see www.relaxationresponse.org  Peace and good health.

Question 4

i'm vitamin b12 deficiency.i am not anemic i ask the doctor.what does that mean.what sort of b12 deficiency do i have then.all blood test back fine?

Accepted Answer

Error or masking: Two possibilities come to mind. One is you're not really B12 deficient. The lab erred or doc erred in interpretation. The other possibility is that you are B12 def., but take folic acid supplement. Folic acid will correct the anemia of B12 deficiency but—AND THIS IS IMPORTANT—not prevent ongoing neurological damage due to B12 deficiency. Discuss with your doc or get 2nd opinion from hematologist.

Question 5

does vitamin b12 deficiency cause the rdw sd value to fall below the required range?

Accepted Answer

: No, it does not.

Question 6

does vitamin b12 deficiency cause brain and nerve problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In the early 19th century, scientists noted weakness and numbness with B12 deficiency.  Recently, B12 has been shown to upregulate neurotrophic factors (chemicals [cytokines] that help nerve cells grow) & downregulate neurotoxic factors (chemicals that break down nerve cells). In other words, B12 helps nerve cells grow and prevents their destruction by naturally occurring brain chemicals.

Question 7

why does vitamin b12 deficiency cause neurological symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Required by nerves: This co-factor is needed by the nerves to stay healthy. Each nerve cell has a self repair system that relies on a variety of nutrients in our diet to provide the needed material to keep the walls intact and the cell working. Lack of B12  eventually causes that repair system to start breaking down and nerve cells malfunction or degenerate, leading to neurologic symptoms.

Question 8

does vitamin b12 deficiency cause more serious complications than iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

: Both deficiencies will cause a reduction in blood cells (anemia) which can manifest with fatigue. B12 deficiency is potentially more serious as it can trigger damage to nerves in the body resulting in numbness, difficulty walking, and weakness if left untreated.

Question 9

does vitamin b12 deficiency have another name. my doctor said my blood test came back with this. is there different names if the condition is worse?

Accepted Answer

Blood level of B12: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, the laboratory measures level of B12 in blood. A level above 250 is considered normal, some consider even a level at 200 to be normal. A name is not relevant, as the lab reports a number. See this site for more info.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003705.htm

Question 10

does vitamin b12 deficiency lead to cold hands and feet? if yes, do vitamin b12 supplements help?

Accepted Answer

Not a symptom of def: Cold feet and hands by itself is not a symptom of vit B12 deficiency.

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They said that nerves which damaged from vitamin b12 deficiency couldn't be cured, is this means that if anxiety or depression from vb12 is permanent?

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I'm vitamin b12 deficiency.i am not anemic i ask the doctor.what does that mean.what sort of b12 deficiency do i have then.all blood test back fine?

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Does vitamin b12 deficiency cause the rdw sd value to fall below the required range?

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Does vitamin b12 deficiency cause brain and nerve problems?

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Why does vitamin b12 deficiency cause neurological symptoms?

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Does vitamin b12 deficiency cause more serious complications than iron deficiency?

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Does vitamin b12 deficiency have another name. my doctor said my blood test came back with this. is there different names if the condition is worse?

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Does vitamin b12 deficiency lead to cold hands and feet? if yes, do vitamin b12 supplements help?

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