[Nervous]

I understand that B12 must be taken on an empty stomach. However, is it okay to take it with fluids, like coffee or juice?

I am having a little trouble finding enough time in the day to properly space my supplements and food.

Thanks.

[mrsD]

Yes, as long as the juice does not have fiber added to it. (like Metamucil).

It is the bulk/fiber that absorbs the B12. I take mine with my thyroid and tea. No problems for years and good lab results with both.

[Nervous]

^^I start the day with pomegranate juice with some water in it, then coffee.

Thanks.

[Robibbie1]

mrsD, Iam reading the 30+ pages and learning a lot. Many questions are being answered, but I'm also finding many more ?s with no answers thus far. So, I'll be back after I finish reading the rest of the pages......and the luncheons, dinners and other holiday distracttions......in addition to the barking of my puppies(feet). Thanks for everyone's comments and support, and I'm looking forward to learning a whole bunch more!
Robin

[lifesentance]

I am so going to try this for myself and my daughter

[BlueHill]

Hi,
I am new to this forum. Thank you very much for the valuable information you are all sharing through this forum. I am a female, 41 years old, underwent nephrectomy 5 years back. Recently my husband was diagnosed with Vitamin B12 deficiency (<150 pg/ml) after suffering from various health issues for the last 4 years. As I am also having similar symptoms I asked our doctor to get my blood tested and the result is 166 pg/ml.
Our doctor says it is not a big issue No need use to any medication Through this forum I came to know that how ignorant the doctors are in case of Vitamin B12. I have taken my first shot of B12(cyanocobalamin b12). We already ordered Puritan's Pride Methylcobalamin Vitamin B-12 5000 mcg after reading this forum.

We are very cautious on our diet and we are not vegetarians. We take mostly fish or chicken.I don't know why we (both me and my husband) are low on Vitamin B12.

I need information on using Methylcobalamin for people under went nephrectomy or any kidney related issues. My other kidney is working fine. I am having severe back pain, fatigue , most of the time feel severe dizziness.
Thank you once again. Hope to receive some advice on the usage of Methylcobalamin.

[mrsD]

Welcome to NeuroTalk:

if you have normal kidney function tests, your use of methylB12 should be fine. Most of that oral B12 is not even absorbed.

People become low if they have autoimmune issues affecting the parietal cells of the stomach. Acid blocking drugs and metformin are also culprits in reducing absorption of B12 from food. Loss of parietal cells occurs genetically also in people who inherit pernicious anemia.

About 30 % of people over 50 may develop low acid in the stomach with aging, and when this happens, B12 cannot be absorbed from food like before. The name for this is achlorhydria.

Many people with only one functioning kidney can have normal functions. You can ask your doctor about your clearance rates. This would also affect many drugs you may use for various reasons.

I'll be back from vacation in about a week or so. We are still in the Northwoods.

Originally Posted by BlueHill

Hi,
I am new to this forum. Thank you very much for the valuable information you are all sharing through this forum. I am a female, 41 years old, underwent nephrectomy 5 years back. Recently my husband was diagnosed with Vitamin B12 deficiency (<150 pg/ml) after suffering from various health issues for the last 4 years. As I am also having similar symptoms I asked our doctor to get my blood tested and the result is 166 pg/ml.
Our doctor says it is not a big issue No need use to any medication Through this forum I came to know that how ignorant the doctors are in case of Vitamin B12. I have taken my first shot of B12(cyanocobalamin b12). We already ordered Puritan's Pride Methylcobalamin Vitamin B-12 5000 mcg after reading this forum.

We are very cautious on our diet and we are not vegetarians. We take mostly fish or chicken.I don't know why we (both me and my husband) are low on Vitamin B12.

I need information on using Methylcobalamin for people under went nephrectomy or any kidney related issues. My other kidney is working fine. I am having severe back pain, fatigue , most of the time feel severe dizziness.
Thank you once again. Hope to receive some advice on the usage of Methylcobalamin.

[MelodyL]

I think I learn something from you each and every day. And I now have many people taking Methyl B-12. They went to their doctor, had a blood test and found out that they were INDEED B-12 deficient.

You help a lot of people Mrs. D.

Especially this one.

Take care

Melody

[Nervous]

Originally Posted by MelodyL

I think I learn something from you each and every day. And I now have many people taking Methyl B-12. They went to their doctor, had a blood test and found out that they were INDEED B-12 deficient.

You help a lot of people Mrs. D.

Especially this one.

Take care

Melody

Well said. Same here. I am grateful.

[BlueHill]

Originally Posted by mrsD

Welcome to NeuroTalk:

if you have normal kidney function tests, your use of methylB12 should be fine. Most of that oral B12 is not even absorbed.

People become low if they have autoimmune issues affecting the parietal cells of the stomach. Acid blocking drugs and metformin are also culprits in reducing absorption of B12 from food. Loss of parietal cells occurs genetically also in people who inherit pernicious anemia.

About 30 % of people over 50 may develop low acid in the stomach with aging, and when this happens, B12 cannot be absorbed from food like before. The name for this is achlorhydria.

Many people with only one functioning kidney can have normal functions. You can ask your doctor about your clearance rates. This would also affect many drugs you may use for various reasons.

I'll be back from vacation in about a week or so. We are still in the Northwoods.

Thank you very much mrsD for your reply amidst your vacation. This shows your commitment to help people here. We really appreciate it.
My recent (last month) checkup shows my single kidney is functioning normally. I am not sure about 'clearance rates' you mentioned, I think it is about Creatinine level. Sorry we are software professionals no idea about medical terms. Slowly learing through this forum.
Let me post a few results of my blood test here.

Uric Acid 4.5mg/dL (2.5 - 6.2)(Figures in brackets are the ranges)

Kidney Profile
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Sodium 135 mmol/L (136-405)
Potassium 4.3 mmol/L (3.3 - 5.1)
Chloride 98 mmol/L (95-110)
Urea 24 mg/dL (15-49)

Serum Creatinine
-----------------
Creatinine 0.79mg/dL (0.50-1.20)

Urine test results are all negative.

Currently I am using a single tablet of Telma (Telmisartan 40mg) every day. My BP is always around 100/70. Doctor says it is good use that tablet, but I always doubt that.

I understand, people in this forum are not doctors but sharing our opinions and experiences help us a lot. I wish I should have seen this forum 4 years back. My husband went through a lot. He visited our home country several times only for medical checkups. In our contry of residence medication is expensive and mostly the insurance is covered for inpatients only.

The Methylcobalamin tablets are not delivered yet. Waiting for them.