Hello, just happened to find this terrific spot. I couldn't resist telling those of you dealing with b12 issues the following: I have been to four specialists and was days away from major surgery when someone finally said, "oh yes, why don't we check your B12 level" ... after numerous mri's, brain scans, xrays.... On a scale of 211 to 989, my B12 reading was 67. (Is that some kind of world record??? 67!!!!! OMG. I then was given ONE shot 1000 cmg and sent on my way with no follow up instructions. Needless to say I am going to the fifth doctor TODAY. wish me luck and blessings to all of you facing your personal challenges. pearl girl

Hi Pearl girl,

Welcome to NT. Wow your B12 was low. And yep docs are not always up on these things. Anyway we have some really great smart folks here that know alot about B12. Please read or post over in our PN forum or our Vitamin forum. Here are the links

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum20.html
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum49.html

IN terms of the B12 keep on top of it. Many of us ere take 1000mcg or more of methyl b12 a day.

[ [QUOTE=Shelley;463432]Hi Pearl girl,

Welcome to NT. Wow your B12 was low. And yep docs are not always up on these things. Anyway we have some really great smart folks here that know alot about B12. Please read or post over in our PN forum or our Vitamin forum. Here are the links


IN terms of the B12 keep on top of it. Many of us ere take 1000mcg or more of methyl b12 a day.


Thanks so much for your message. I hope I'm doing this right.... typing with numb fingers is quite the challenge indeed! again, appreciate your kind words..

Hi Pearl girl and welcome to Neuro Talk. Shelley has given you the links..just click on them and you'll find lots of information re: B12.

My doc put my in B12 and Zinc therapy... but, he never checked my levels actually...

How is the test ?? is it a blood test ??? how is it called ? I want to know my levels !

Thank you guys !!!

And good luck today Pearl !!!!

HELLO! HOPE THIS REACHES YOU. STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT SITE. A SIMPLE BLOOD TEST WILL LET YOU KNOW. I HAVE READ ABOUT A URINE ANALYSIS BUT I DIDN'T HAVE THAT. I START MY 1000 B12'S TODAY! GET THE TEST, PLEASE. YOU DON'T WANT TO FIND YOURSELF DEPLETED AS I WAS; BARELY ABLE TO WALK. SMILES AND BLESSINGS TO YOU. pearl

Hi pearl girl, and welcome to NeuroTalk! There are loads of forums with lots of friendly and helpful people who visit them.

I hope your doctor's appointment went well. Let us know how it went.

Hey Pearl !!

Thanks for that !!!

I will go soon to the lab and ask for the B12 test.... Im curious to know...

How was your appointment ?

Hi Pearl Girl and welcome to NT!

I am also B12 Deficient and have my B12 checked every 3 months. I give myself B12 injections twice a month or monthly depending on the blood tests.

I can't speak to other docs but my PCP and Neurologist are both quite educated on B12 deficiency and looked for it when I was being dx'd with MS. B12 deficiency mimics MS. I can always tell when it's time for my B12 shot as my energy level declines and my toes are more tingly than normal.

There is some good information on this forum about B12. Read up on it.

Welcome!

Pearl Girl,

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. It is great to see you have come to be with our hugh and loving family. There is a great group here to assist in how they can. I am so sorry to hear of you lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene