b12 defiency and lupus (fractures, painful, thyroid, depression)

[kirbyluvsonj]

is a b12 deficency connected to sle lupus
i have a severe b12 deficency <levels down to 164>
can this be caused by the lupus?

[stephei2000]

Originally Posted by kirbyluvsonj

is a b12 deficency connected to sle lupus
i have a severe b12 deficency <levels down to 164>
can this be caused by the lupus?

I do not know.
You might be on to something. My levels are around only 200 and I have nerve and auto immune like tendencies. I have been formally diagnosed because I got tired of going to doctors.

But however low levels of b-12 cause all kind of nerve and memory problems.

Maybe you should consider some b-12 shots and make sure is it methylcobalamin and not cyanocobalamin as that is not as effective and the cheap kind.

[Miborn]

Originally Posted by kirbyluvsonj

is a b12 deficency connected to sle lupus
i have a severe b12 deficency <levels down to 164>
can this be caused by the lupus?

No B12 deficiency (Pernicious Anemia) is it's own autoimmune disease. I have it and I also am hypothyroid. Autoimmune diseases usually go in pairs.
You will need to get shots or nasal gel to get your B 12 as your stomach does not absorb the b 12 through its lining it is the intrinsic factor.

[stephei2000]

Originally Posted by Miborn

No B12 deficiency (Pernicious Anemia) is it's own autoimmune disease. I have it and I also am hypothyroid. Autoimmune diseases usually go in pairs.
You will need to get shots or nasal gel to get your B 12 as your stomach does not absorb the b 12 through its lining it is the intrinsic factor.

is this painful at all

[Miborn]

Originally Posted by stephei2000

is this painful at all

Well the symptoms can cause ...........

Vitamin B12 deficiency may lead to nerve damage. This can cause tingling and numbness in your hands and feet, muscle weakness, and loss of reflexes.
You also may feel unsteady, lose your balance, and have trouble walking.
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause weakened bones and may lead to hip fractures.

Severe vitamin B12 deficiency can cause neurological problems, such as confusion, dementia, depression, and memory loss.

Other symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency involve the digestive tract.
These symptoms include nausea (feeling sick to your stomach) and vomiting, heartburn, abdominal bloating and gas, constipation or diarrhea, loss of appetite, and weight loss.
An enlarged liver is another symptom.

A smooth, thick, red tongue also is a sign of vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anemia.

What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Pernicious Anemia? - NHLBI, NIH