I should have read this a little closer,... I agree with the B12 check... not sure about anywhere else, but it is not part of a routine blood work and needs to be a "special" request,
low vitamin B12 can also lead to depression. I was on the low side of normal and was able to bring the levels up with just sub-q tabs.

randy

Thanks everyone! I'll be getting myself tested!

In support of what was said above about vitamin B12, I sleep amazingly well since I starting taking Methyl B-12 regularly. Amazing vitamin! Helps me have more energy during the day and sleep better at night.

It is important to understand that doctors will tell you "normal" when you are in the dangerous lower ranges. The labs have not updated their tests. So get the actual numerical result.

Also high readings while taking supplements are not dangerous and will be out of range that way too. Doctors tend to react to anything out of range, but in this case having high B12 actually helps.

More information on my B12 thread. It has a medical link, from 2003 explaining oral supplements and the new cut off of 400. The link there is from the American Association of Family Physicians. It is written for doctors, but is easily understandable for others too.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread85103.html

B12 levels need to be high in the blood so that the B12 can move into the spinal cord and brain. Higher levels push this factor. Some studies have been done on MS and fibro patients, and found both have very low B12 in the cerebrospinal fluid.
However, not many studies have been done in total on this aspect. Methylcobalamin has to be in the brain in order for you to make melatonin.

You can use oral (sublinguals as oral) successfully. Just remember to take them on an empty stomach. iherb.com, Swanson's, and Puritan's pride online all have methylcobalamin at very affordable prices.

I started taking Methylcobalamin about a month ago and it seems to be helping my energy levals. I asked my doctor to include B12 in my next bloodwork but I will not be getting the tested until just before my next visit in 2 months.

I started drinking Chamomile Tea to see if it helps me sleep. Have not seen any differance yet (maybe because I forget to drink it regularly) but I am going to be more dligent. It's been reported that the longer you take it the less effective it is. That is if works at all.

Tony