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Originally Posted by Marlene
Everyone responds differently. Depending on how long and how much damage was done can make a difference. What form of B12 are you taking? Cyno or Methyl? You can easily go up to 5000mcg/day. Methyl form would be my choice. You should probably also consider a B Complex. Chances are other nutrients are off too.
Regarding drinking. How much are you talking about? One or two beers, you should be fine. Please know that heavy use of alcohol will deplete the B vitamins. To play it safe, stick with soda water while out with your friends.
Do you know the reason for your B12 deficiency?
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I'm taking Methyl. I don't know why I'm deficient but my guess is celiac as I have had IBS for years and my brother has celiac, although the doctor says unlikely because I tested negative for it on bloods. The problem is my doctors don't see a problem. I was diagnosed vitamin D deficient but I've had 3 doctors (cardiologist, gastroenterologist and GP) now tell me my B12 isn't a problem at 314 and my folate isn't a problem at 2.4. According to them I have IBS, GERD and anxiety - I can't believe so many specialists could be so f'ing stupid. I'm waiting to see a second gastroenterologist. I doubt PA because I'm responding well to the B12.
What are some other causes of B12, folate and vitamin D deficiency, specifically connected to bowel symptoms? My lifestyle before I got ill was appalling for about half a year, living off ready meals, smoking a pack a day, binge drinking and using unprescribed adderall (I had a **** it attitude because I felt tired and shitty most of the time). Could someone get that malnutritioned in such a short period of time?