Vitamin B12

[NorthernElf]

So, been reading after feeling sorta weird lately - light headedness, fatigue, shortness of breath and some dizziness - all of which *could* be attributed to a deficiency of B12. Also noted that some celiacs get B12 shots to keep levels up.

Anyone familiar with this ? If so, how was it decided to get B12 shots, how was it even decided to measure B12 levels ? Symptoms ?

I'm going to see a naturopath next week - getting desparate with my symptoms. I've been worried that maybe I've been developing other sensitivities or am allergic to the pool environment I work at, or something ! I was reading on webmd.com about this B12 thing - kind of stumbled on it. Any input would be GREATLY appreciated.

[Lisa]

I get my blood work done about once a year to make sure everything is within range. I am great now, but last year I was low in Folic Acid and B-12. During that time, I felt that my equilibrium was out of wack and low energy. I had B-12 shots once a week for a month, then every month for a bout six months.

It made a great difference.

I think it very important to have routine blood work. It can reveal so much.

[Guest keegans_mommy]

I went to a Naturopath to have these levels checked and my calcium, magnesium and b12 were severely low and that was way last march or earlier than that even. Before I knew I couldn't have gluten and it came back with me being severely deficient in b12. I had a hair sample and blood test taken for metals and deficiencies. VERY worth it!

[PRA]

My B-12 deficiency is what finally led to my diagnosis. I was also iron anemic and Vitamin D deficient. I'd always been told I have IBS, but when I was also having all of these deficiencies, and feeling like I am 80 years old (I'm 39), I finally got tested.

Two weeks gluten free, and I am still feeling the fatigue, but the stomach issues have disappeared.