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Originally Posted by flashytart
why didnt they test you for that in the first place then Margaret?
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She said the blood would be sampled for anaemia, and since we discussed a possible B12 absorption problem I presumed it would be
... seems that a seperate test is needed and she didn't ask them to do it
I take a daily B vitamin pill that has B12 in it.
If I take double dose, I find that I am not as sleepy the day after.
I am convinced that this is my problem.
The only other things I think it could be are-
narcolepsy (been thinking that was it for past yr)-incurable
or, emphysema (incurable)- which doesn't seem to fit because I don't wheeze.
My blood pressure is normal, and my heartbeat/pulse rate is OK
I am impatient to find out what it is.
I have websearched B12 deficiency and it fits my symptoms and history.
I have also found that it is not toxic when overdosed, so I have ordered, online, some B12
patches, which work like nicotine patches, and after I have given another sample tomorrow, I will get them soon after, and will start using them.
Vitamin B12
pills have a limited use because, if I am right, the problem is in poor gut absorption.
OK - you can all call me hypochondriac 